Wednesday, January 26, 2011

A Macro Kind of Afternoon

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Note: Finally discovered that the link was missing. Better late than never?

On Sunday, I was in the mood for something different. The macro lens sounded promising. Since it hadn't been used in some time, it had actually been put away properly in the storage cabinet. But once I dug it out and it was on the old 40D, I remembered why I enjoyed it so much.

We were blessed with a glorious, sunny day and I decided to spend part of it wandering around our place, looking more closely at some of the odds and ends on our property. What with all the equipment The Husband has for horse-keeping and his penchant for doing his own repairs and much of the building, our place is littered with a mish-mash of vehicles, trailers, tools, gears, bolts, and hinges. Then there is the odd collection of memorabilia we have acquired along the way. I have to confess that I am mostly responsible for the odds and ends on the patio as well as the two pieces of old rusty farm equipment out front. 

The sun was springtime warm that day; there was only the slightest breeze; and I happily puttered about feasting on details. Later, after I had processed the handful of images that I wanted to keep, I was still smiling contentedly. All in all, it had been a thoroughly satisfying way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Perhaps on another sunny afternoon, I will check out some of the things in the pasture. And then when the tack room is further along....

12 comments:

  1. This is a pretty neat image Anita - something I would have never thought to photograph. It turned out well.

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  2. Mark - Thank you for your comment. I am so pleased that you like it. It's rather odd for me, as well. I'm not sure what got into me. I just got in a mood.

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  3. I agree, nice image, Anita. I got a big smile when I read where you "happily puttered about feasting on detail." That is a great exercise in many ways: physically, mentally, photographically. Maybe a way to treat ourselves more often.

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  4. Monte - Thanks for the thumbs up.

    I'm trying to work within my limitations, rather than strain against them. "Puttering about" seems to fit the bill. You are right that it is a great kind of exercise. I have enjoyed it immensely.

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  5. Puttering around with a camera in your hand is an excellent way to spend the afternoon discovering and enjoying. I totally agree with your methods. :)

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  6. Paul - Thanks for the comment. I am basically just following the good example set by the smart people I try to stay in touch with. :)

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  7. This is a really nice, strong image, Anita. Productive puttering. way to go!

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  8. Ken - Thank you for the comment. I'm delighted that you like the photo. Puttering is good in of itself, but we all especially like "productive puttering". Thanks for the phrase.

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  9. That sounds like a wonderful way to putter around--very relaxing. I love this image. It almost seems as though it is hot and glowing--very nicely done, Anita!

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  10. Mary Ann - I appreciate your kind words. Of course I thought of you and the photo of your husband's workbench. Indeed, I have enjoyed my puttering.

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  11. Anita,the lighting really imparts the vice with a sense of energy/power. Outstanding!

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  12. Steve - Thanks a million for sharing your thoughts about the photo. Of all the times I have looked at tools on that workbench and hadn't thought to photograph them. Drat! Means I am missing tons of stuff all around me.

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