Flowering Pear
With Spring in full-effect now, I threw on the Nikon BR-2A reverse lens adapter and got a few macro shots of our flowering pear and cherry blossom (sakura) trees. A few more to come!
Happy Spring!
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 D lens with the BR-2A adapter
Aperture: f/2.8
No Flash
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さくら (Cherry Blossom)
Another favorite in the back yard is the Cherry Blossom tree. It reminds us of “flower watching” or hanami in Japan, and the celebration of the start of Spring.
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 D lens with the BR-2A adapter
Aperture: f/2.8
Flash fired
Spring Bee
Spring has sprung in Utah with cherry blossoms blooming and bees collecting nectar and pollen. This particular specimen looks a lot like the Italian breed I keep in my beehives, and she was doing a great job!
Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Easter. He has risen!
EXIF:
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: Reverse macro with the 50mm f/1.4 lens and BR-2A adapter
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flowering Cactus
I was surprised to find a flowering cactus in the middle of the Utah desert. There were yellow and pink versions, and a bunch had bees finding nectar!
EXIF:
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 50mm
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV