THE SKOOG FARM JOURNAL: SUNDAY STILLS CHALLENGE-LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

Sunday, November 4, 2012

SUNDAY STILLS CHALLENGE-LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

I have had the most success taking macro shots of flowers. The light made all the difference.

To view more macro shots click on Sunday Stills in my sidebar.

I do not have macro lens.

16 comments:

MTWaggin said...: My best macros are of flowers as well. You did a fabulous job!; November 4, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Nancy J said...: Lori, they are all sutnning but my favourite is the last one with rain drops. Do you have a special macro lens? Greetings from Jean; November 4, 2012 at 12:05 PM
Martine said...: Very pretty, the last one is my favourite, because of the water droplets I suppose; November 4, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Anonymous said...: WOW!! These shots are all gorgeous, Beautifully done Lori. :); November 4, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Val Ewing said...: I think you've nailed it! Part of macro photography is not just a macro lens, you can take great macros with a long lens also.

Lighting is always the deal breaker!

Great job!; November 4, 2012 at 2:14 PM
Ed said...: WOW! Superb macros..:-); November 4, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Michaele said...: You managed to bring so much depth to these shots! Awesome!; November 4, 2012 at 2:55 PM
Anonymous said...: Amazing macros! Lovely! The 4th one!!; November 4, 2012 at 3:15 PM
Strawberry Lane said...: Great photos! Especially like the fourth flower. I enjoy all your photos!; November 4, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Two French Bulldogs said...: Gorgeous!!
Benny & Lily; November 4, 2012 at 7:45 PM
Far Side of Fifty said...: Excellent! I enjoyed them all:); November 5, 2012 at 1:01 AM
aurora said...: Beautiful flowers & shots!; November 5, 2012 at 8:39 AM
thecrazysheeplady said...: Very nice! Sorry you are still under the weather :-/.; November 5, 2012 at 8:56 AM
Sharon Creech said...: Stunning! Wow!; November 5, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Anonymous said...: beautiful macro with droplets, i loved the last pic; November 6, 2012 at 6:53 AM
Photos by Stan said...: Simply gorgeous shots!!! You've taken your art to a higher level -- kudos!!! I love the new header, too!; November 6, 2012 at 5:22 PM

FROM GREY HORSE MATTERS...

Where to Bury a Horse

If you bury him in this spot,
the secret of which you must already have,
he will come to you when you call;
come to you over the far, dim pastures of death.

And though you ride other living horses through life,
they shall not shy at him, nor resent his coming,
For he is yours, and he belongs there.

People may scoff at you, who see no lightest blade of grass
bent by his footfall,
who hear no nicker pitched too fine for insensitive ears.
People who may never really love a horse.

Smile at them then, for you shall know something
that is hidden from them
and which is well worth the knowing
The one place to bury a horse is in the heart of his master.

Thank you, Grey Horse Matters.

Poem for Masterpiece

Masterpiece of '79

He was a dark bay Masterpiece.

Deep chocolate brown

With small coal tipped ears

And three snowy white socks.

An eraser smudge of white

Above his eye

And a star connected to a blaze

Starting narrow and funneling wide

To wrap his lips

in a kiss.

He lived with dignity and joy;

A Masterpiece blend

of longevity

And temperament.

Appaloosa for soundness,

Thoroughbred for heart, and

Quarter Horse for sensible intelligence.

Although he is gone

His Masterpiece remains

In the memory of Jen

Who found and rode him;

And of Lori

Who soaked his beet pulp

And his sore feet,

Who loved him and,

When it was time,

Let him go.

Poem by Annette from Aspen Meadows.
Thank you.....

Followers

Sunday, November 4, 2012

SUNDAY STILLS CHALLENGE-LET'S TAKE A CLOSER LOOK

16 comments: