Macro & Close-up

I think of my macro lens as my “discovery” lens, since I have learned so much about the world around me by pointing it at little things. I didn’t know before that the African Violet that sits at the window next to my kitchen sink has tiny hairs outlining each petal of the flower blossoms or that the flower buds were so hairy. Who knew that an ordinary spoon or fork reflected its surroundings in such glorious detail? How could I live for over 60 years without realizing that those fuzzy things covering the bare branches of maple trees in the spring were blossoms that held hundreds of seeds or that a butterfly could look so ferocious?

Apple Blossom with BudsApple Blossoms SprauCrabapple BlossomsLittle DaffodilsMaple Tree BloomAfrican Violets at My WindowBumble BeeBlueberriesCenterpieceCrabapple Blossoms in CloseCrabapple Blossoms in the Key of LowDandy LionFirst Spring CrocusFlorist DaisyFungus on Fallen TreeCytheria PeonyGerber DaisyRed Admiral on Cherry BlossomsSpoon ReflectionsSunflower from a Different Perspective

5 Comments

  1. Posted May 16, 2012 at 2:22 pm by Jeff Bucklew | Permalink

    Terry,

    I love your work, the macro and flower still lifes are amazing. With summer approaching I hope to see lots more. And I really like your new web site too.

    Jeff

  2. Posted May 19, 2012 at 3:35 pm by Judith | Permalink

    Terry, you’ve taught me a few things too with your excellent photography skills. I love your still life and your macros of your flowers. I do love your website too and will be looking very forward to more. It is filled with treasures.
    Judith

  3. Posted June 29, 2012 at 6:09 pm by Barbara Clark | Permalink

    Beautiful compositions, particularly the chrysanthemum photo.

    • Posted June 30, 2012 at 10:46 am by Terry | Permalink

      Thanks, Barb. I appreciate the nice words.

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