Poison Oak Leaves
Jul 3, 2023 12:57:28 #
Since we just had a post on Ivy Leaves, I decided to start one on Poison Oak Leaves. When I grew up in Pennsylvania, we had to contend with Poison Ivy and Poison Sumac. But here in California, Poison Oak rules.
Used one of my all time favorite lenses for this shot - the legendary Vivitar (made by Komine) 55mm f2.8 macro. Manual focus and goes to 1:1.
And to think that goats and sheep can eat these leaves all day long with no adverse effects. But as for us, I wouldn't recommend using these in your salad.
Feel free to add any additional leaves or other plant closeups you find interesting.
Used one of my all time favorite lenses for this shot - the legendary Vivitar (made by Komine) 55mm f2.8 macro. Manual focus and goes to 1:1.
And to think that goats and sheep can eat these leaves all day long with no adverse effects. But as for us, I wouldn't recommend using these in your salad.
Feel free to add any additional leaves or other plant closeups you find interesting.
Jul 3, 2023 13:04:56 #
Adding shot of hanging lichens that sometimes are found hanging on California Live Oaks.
Different than Spanish Moss that you see in the south. These lichens are not harmful to the tree.
Different than Spanish Moss that you see in the south. These lichens are not harmful to the tree.
Jul 3, 2023 13:10:08 #
This time, not a leaf, but the bark of the red manzanita tree. Actually it is a shrub and would be hard pressed to actually call it a tree. But it likes to curl up its bark into tiny scrolls.
Jul 3, 2023 13:15:16 #
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Jul 3, 2023 17:13:23 #
Beautiful set. I know all about Poison Oak from too many encounters over the years.
Jul 3, 2023 20:20:51 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful set. I know all about Poison Oak from too many encounters over the years.
I did my encounters with Poison Ivy when I was a lot younger. I have learned my lesson and avoid Poison Oak completely.
Also learned early that burning poison ivy was also not a good idea!
Jul 4, 2023 08:52:47 #
Your next-to-last shot is of wild oats, and the last one is called teasel.
Jul 4, 2023 09:37:39 #
Jul 4, 2023 09:43:43 #
jaymatt wrote:
Your next-to-last shot is of wild oats, and the last one is called teasel.
Thank you for your information on their names. There is so much to see when you go out looking for it.
Jul 4, 2023 11:00:57 #
Water lilies at Chicago Botanic Gardens, shot with a Nikon D7100 and legacy manual focus Nikkor lens from my film days. Decolorized, the lily pads look to be made of aluminum. Look carefully and note that the points of light are actually 14 point sun stars created by that particular lens. I have a 12" x 18" copy of this image printed on metallic stock.
Jul 4, 2023 11:44:58 #
b top gun wrote:
Water lilies at Chicago Botanic Gardens, shot with a Nikon D7100 and legacy manual focus Nikkor lens from my film days. Decolorized, the lily pads look to be made of aluminum. Look carefully and note that the points of light are actually 14 point sun stars created by that particular lens. I have a 12" x 18" copy of this image printed on metallic stock.
Nice! Thank you for sharing.
Jul 4, 2023 15:24:21 #
JimH123 wrote:
Since we just had a post on Ivy Leaves, I decided ... (show quote)
I really like the three dimensional look you achieved.
Jul 4, 2023 15:43:46 #
jackm1943 wrote:
I really like the three dimensional look you achieved.
Thank you. This old Vivitar (made by Komine) 55mm f2.8 macro lens does a good job on this 3-D look. No Autofocus, and it doesn't record the aperture setting, so often I can't remember what aperture I used. But many of these older lenses had such an incredible focus mechanism that using them is actually quite fun.
Camera is also modified for IR and the 590nm filter causes the leaves to appear lighter allowing the image to appear in appealing shades of gray.
Jul 5, 2023 13:03:59 #
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