Macro Mondays - Redux 2019

I chose to redo the theme for January 21, Pick Two (Iridescent & Abstract). My wife and I went to a Christmas eve church service this past week. Instead of candles during the service, we had glow sticks. Our glow sticks happened to be in the Flickr colors, so I knew I should use them for the Macro Mondays theme somehow. I was tired after the service and almost didn't take the time to get some pictures of the glow sticks, but my wife encouraged me. I then spent the next nearly an hour bent over, shooting long exposure shots of the glow sticks, while moving them around. I think this is my first light painting experience. I will likely post some of the other shots in the future. HMM

Tags:   Sequim Washington 100 mm L Macro Macro Mondays Redux 2019 Pick Two Abstract Iridescent Light Painting Long Exposure HMM

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Macro Mondays - Cloth

I chose to use one of my wife's colorful sweaters as my subject and I decided to get really close. I got the extension tubes and a bright LED flashlight out, so I could really see the texture of the fibers. HMM

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#Flickr Friday - December Rain

There was no shortage of rain in Washington yesterday. I chose to make this mostly gray photo blue to enhance the mood. Although it is technically not winter yet, the dark and damp weather this time of year gives me the "winter blues." HSS!

Tags:   Kingston Washington Raindrops Rain Fall Autumn 100 mm L Macro Blue Bokeh DOF Depth of Field #Flickr Friday December Rain Sliders Sunday HSS

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A Gold Rim Swallowtail Butterfly with a somewhat Christmas colored background. Things are going to be busy for me for the next several days, so I may not be able to post or comment for a while. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Macro Mondays - Relaxation

Lavender, gardening, and photography can all promote relaxation. Here is a photo of a ladybug relaxing on the lavender in my garden. If I didn't have to pick berries and then head back to the fireworks tent, I might even be relaxed enough to take a nap. HMM

Tags:   Sequim Washington 100 mm L Macro Lavender Bokeh DOF Depth of Field Macro Mondays Relaxation HMM

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