Up Close
The overcast sky provided excellent testing conditions for my new Nikon D700, a great piece of equipment for close-up photos. For this test, I just wanted to use the light that was there and a tripod for most images. All these photos were made around our Portland home.
Read MoreThese blossoms, attached by green cap and stem, remind me of the structure of really old glass Christmas ornaments with a similar cap and wire loop used for hanging them on the tree's branches. Feels like Christmas in July when I look at these delicate flowers.
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