Spring Colors

Spring has arrived and soon the colors will follow. I look forward to the budding of the tree's, the blossoming of the flowers, the greening of the grass. Mother nature offer's us a plethora of beauty, we just need to train our eyes to see it all. It doesn't take world, or cross country travel to find the beauty; it can be found right in our backyards.

I have taken photos of many flowers over the years and have been asked by an abundance of viewers where I had taken the photos. I answer with, “In my back yard”. Some people are shocked, and for whatever reason do not take my reply serious. I politely assure them that, yes, we have a garden in our yard and I like to take photographs of the flowers as they begin to blossom and eventually mature.

My advice to everyone interested in nature photography is to always observe the scene around you. Try not to consume yourself with just the big picture. Get down low and take a look at the tiny things among the vegetation. You will be amazed at the photo opportunities that await you in your own yard. A simple set of extension tubes, a tripod, and a release cable are wonderful supplements to your camera and cameras lens.

My gear has been inspected, tested and ready for the Spring. I pack 3 lenses in my bag, a 24mm, 50/55mm, and a 100/105mm.The lens I tend to use most would be the 100/105mm mounted on a short tube for macro work. I enjoy crawling around in the dirt and grass looking for that perfect image