Full Bloom Orchid

The orchid stalk fully bloomed. 40mm stm lens, used a bounced flash to keep iso low.

Online Photography Class

I have taken an online class in nature photography over the last month with Kathleen Clemons at ppsop.net. I learned a new processing technique and have been using my Canon 40mm 2.8 stm lens in the reverse macro position quite a lot, as this allows me to focus very close to a small subject. Changing my point of view this way helps me see differently and create images not just snap photos. There is a lot of trial and error involved, but I do enjoy the process!

Oak Bark Down

Bark texture from a fallen oak in an empty lot in Lake California. I enjoy using my dslr to capture in and out of focus areas so it's not an ordinary eye view. Canon 70D with Canon 40mm f2.8 stm lens, my fav walk around combo of late.