Sometimes I see things

LA Flower Thingy

While on a photo walk here in LA, I took a photo of this flower thingy, but have no idea what kind it is. Any one have any insight into this tropical beauty, please leave a comment and let me know.

Red as far as the eye can see

Red as far as the eye can see

Another shot from my photo walk in downtown Plymouth Michigan. This little city has so many photo opportunities to offer.

Field of Flowers

Field Of Flowers

I liked how the flowers looked through the fence. I took a few shots from different angles, and this one I was most happy with. The flowers seem to pop out at you and the green adds a great depth. The fence could have been more in focus, however I like the look seen here.

Total Hibiscus

Total Hibiscus

"What kind of flower is this?" That's the question that I ask, and I'm told that this is a hibiscus. I just think it's beautiful.

Daized and Beautiful

Daized and Beautiful

Yesterday I took the dog for a walk and as always I had the camera with me. The dog was patient while I got this shot.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture: f/2.2
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 200

Mother's Day Tulip

Mother's Day Tulip

Another set up tulips from the tulip festival in Holland Michigan. This shot is dedicated to my Mom. I feel that much of my artistic side comes from her. Thanks Mom!

Obove the rest

Above the rest

I thought I was done taking flower pictures this spring, but this one turned out so unexpectedly awesome that I had to post it here. Tulips are big here in Michigan, and these things are so easy to take pictures of because they don't move around too much. It was a overcast day when this shot was taken, and I love the way this flower stood out of the rest of the shot. Let me know what you think.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/1.8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100

Dual Tulips

Dual Tulips

A couple days per year

Couple Days Per Year

These trees bloom once per year and it only lasts a couple of days, but the smell and the beauty make it worth the wait.

By the way, my camera is back and I am so very happy. It's been 5 weeks without and I feel like it's been a way longer than that. I missed the way the camera felt in my hands and the way I see things through the view finder. I missed the sound of the shutter and the looks on people as I take their picture. I missed the clarity of the shots, having full control of the image, and the softness of the depth of field.

Ritz camera really took care of my camera for me. I had a dead pixel and they replaced the sensor. Thanks to the Ritz camera repair center for taking care of my D80.

Lens: 50mm

Gimmie Sun

Gimmie Sun

This red flower opens during the day collecting the sun's goodness. I just don't know what kind of flower this is. Anyone out there have a green thumb?
Taken with Canon SD750 in macro mode.

Yellow Drops

Yellow Drops

Raid drops on a flower seem to make a flower much more interesting.

On another note, I miss my Nikon D80, and feel like a part of me is missing.

April Flower

April Flower

Rain droplets on a flower seem to add a bit of texture.

Camera: Nikon D80
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/8
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 100