Blowing in the Wind macro

I was practicing my macros with this shot. The weeds were really blowing so I think I caught it perfectly.

Another Macro Try . . .

This time the subjects are dried cherries and new growth on a tree over at the Fort's garden in Vancouver.

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My blessing this week is the joy of simple things because I own a digital camera even if it isn't as powerful as the old one that couldn't get parts for it . . . I like how this macro shot came out. Before I owned my first digital camera, I would not have thought to snap a photo of such things. NOW, I look for them. IF you click on the photo, it will enlarge and you will enjoy this shot as much as I do.

Postscript: EG Tour Guide identified this plant as catkins. The Elder trees produce yellow catkins in early spring, with the wind catching and spreading the pollen and the male catkins developing woody cones - the only deciduous tree to do so.

Odd Shots MONDAY

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I was trying to take a Macro of some tree buds and this is what I ended up with -- looks like an alien flying through the sky! Do you see IT? Look at those big hands. . .

Turtle Blur?

I was practicing using the macro mode on my camera with this seed pod. It looks like a little turtle to me. How about you? It is a little blurry. I have got to figure a way to hold the slim camera when taking photos. I don't have a tripod and I am used to a bigger camera. Thus, I don't realize I am shaking and make a blur. I should remember to "go back" and look at the photo I just took. I do know how to do that. Ü

Why I haven't been around to visit blogs yet today. . .

See that beautiful blue sky backdrop? YES! It belongs to us here in Vancouver and surrounding vicinity. After days and days of fog, we have BLUE SKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I took a long walk along the river today. walking part way to Wintler Park and then to Marine Park and a bit more to catch the bus home. I have lots of wonderful photos to share in the coming days.

I even saw Mt. Hood in Oregon because we had clear skies! It's been a long time since we had a clear sky day to see Mt. Hood. So, while the people back east are "freezing to death," we are experiencing temperatures in the lower 50's this week. . . I had a wonderful day out walking.

I will be around to visit my regular bunch tonight. . .
My friend at "Bears in Exile -- Return Home" reminded me they are Sweet Gum Burrs that I photographed the blue sky background through. Thanks! I could not remember the name.