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John
Here's the answer to yesterday's question/photo. It is the blossom from the common northern Minnesota Sugar Maple. Who would have thought? The largest blossom visible in the first photo is approximately 3/16 inch, or less, in diameter; a tiny testament to the beauty that surrounds us--wherever we may choose to look in the wondrous natural world that our God has created for our joy and enlightenment. The 1st photo has not been enhanced except for cropping, and a bit of curves in Fastone, and is cropped from the uppermost cluster of flowers in the second photo. The second photo is only slightly enlarged, about 2X, and shot from about 10 feet with a 5d3 and 100-400L mk2. Each year I watch this tree develop it's leaves and then change to brilliant red in the fall, and had never bothered to examine the blossoms in detail during the spring flowering. Thanks to those who responded. John
I took this picture [greatly cropped] in my yard today, can you guess what plant it grows on? I'll post the full-sized picture Sunday p.m. John
The cloud pic--is that color the result of PP or natural, as in ice crystals within. I like it. John
Handy trick to know, Jerry, thanks.
Mmmm--lovely set. I envy you living so close to the source. John
mrjcall wrote:
After having issues with cleaning my own camera's sensor, this site seemed to provide some of the best advice. I did end up using the Lenspen "FilterKlear" (the flat one)on my sensor and was the only way I could completely eliminate the swab marks. Extreme caution should be taken with ANY method!
http://www.cleaningdigitalcameras.com
Thanks, very good and useful information
Mary Kate is on the right track when she suggests the power of prayer. For my part I'd suggest that you find yourself a kind, compassionate, Bible-based church and join the fold. Embracing Jesus, and sincere prayer cost nothing, but the benefits are immeasurable. May God Bless you Brother. John
This is one of my favorites. Rapids in the Black Hills , SD. Blue sky and yellow cottonwoods reflections. Canon 70d. John
cameranut wrote:
I like everything about this shot. I once got some shots of a leucistic wren, which probably didn't live a long life because of the coloring.
I also like the tree in background.
Thank you cameranut. Goodwife appreciates your complements. It would be interesting to know if the deer survived the year and still lives in the area. The ranger said they were watching it, and at that time it was on their website.
Laszlo wrote:
Hello everyone,
I'm looking to buy the Canon 100-400 IS II lens. It sells for roughly $1,999.
I live in NYS and am trying to find an out of state dealer to save myself the $160 tax.
I don't want to buy the gray market version however.
Thanks for your input.
Hi Laszlo, I live in hi-tax MN and regularly buy from Roberts Camera in Indianapolis, IN No tax to me and have always had only the best experiences. Here is a link to l them and the lens in question at $1999,99-- http://robertscamera.com/ef-100-400mm-f-4-5-5-6l-is-ii-usm
Good luck. John
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Excellent image! Thanks!
Thanks Swamp-Cork. Good wife is a very good student, sometimes surpasses the teacher!!
Thanks for the thumbs-up jaymatt.