Macro Scenes from a casual walk

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:17 am

Just a few shots of natures many forms.

A small flowered Rhododendron bud. For your information, the forsythia just bloomed this week. Way behind on spring we are here

A trio of small cones (1" X .75"). I think it is a Hemlock.

And the same cone face up on some cool looking ground cover.

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:32 pm

I like the four cones Doug - a very pleasing composition against the bark of the tree. Is this natural or did you compose the study yourself?

Bruce

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:45 pm

Thanks Bruce...yes I did help out the composition a little. I took a branch close to the bark and bent it a little to bring the cones closer to the bark. I guess I cannot count either, I said trio of cones

Mike B in OKlahoma · Post by **Mike B in OKlahoma** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:46 pm

I especially like the four-cone composition. The first two shots look a little bit soft to me. If it's not just me, and others see this, you might look at your shutter speed if you were hand-holding.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sat Apr 28, 2007 4:09 am

Thanks Mike. I was shooting handheld. I have to remember to bring my tripod with me because I am getting old and if I have to hold the camera standing up, I can feel myself swaying. I should try a monopod also. Tell you the truth, I mainly shoot in the P & Av mode, I will have to try the Tv or manual....Time to get a little more advanced