Tag Archives: Flowers

Spring Has Sprung

The weather has certainly gotten better.  A month ago we had several feet of snow on the ground.  Now we’re driving around the D.C. metro area with our windows down and enjoying the breeze in our hair.  Kids are heard … Continue reading

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Roses

A few weeks ago I stopped by the store and got my wife some flowers (got them at Costco — they have a great florist section!) and they looked really nice so I got my Sigma 150mm Macroout and took … Continue reading

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Meadowlark Gardens Trip

On Friday, my friend Geff and I headed over to Meadowlark Gardens after work to do some macro.  Got a few nice macro shots, but my Sigma 150 also became a portrait/wildlife lens, as I stalked a great blue heron … Continue reading

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More Macro Shots

In my last entry, I posted a few shots I had taken with my new Sigma 150 Macro.  Below are 2 more … well 1.5 really!  The first one is on the last entry as well, but with a filter … Continue reading

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New Macro Lens

Picked up a new macro lens (finally!) from Adorama using the Bing.com cashback bonus.  Here are a few test shots from it — lens is a Sigma 150 f/2.8 Macro.  I still need to practice with it some, I really … Continue reading

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Spring Flowers

Today and tomorrow will be the hottest days of the year so far, so I thought I’d share one of my favorite photos from spring.  Shot this tulip with a Nikon 35mm f/1.8G, holding my D80 to the ground and … Continue reading

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Yellow Flowers

Because I don’t have a green thumb, I’m not sure what these are (though I’m sure Patty does!) –  I found them on my way to work in Vienna.  Shot taken with Nikon D80 and 35/1.8 AF-S lens, 1/1000 @ … Continue reading

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