Bumblebee
Testing out my fathers inexpensive Tamron 70-300mm lens. If you ignore the fact that the lens is noisy, slow and hunts for focus, it’s not half-bad.
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One of the first images I took to test out my new macro lens, the Sigma 105mm.
View ArticleItsy Bitsy Spider
Not everyone takes home the spiders they find. If they can make a good subject, I do.
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I never tire of capturing butterflies with my camera. I believe this is the Old World Swallowtail – Papilio machaon.
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One of the first images I took with my Nikon D80. I’m sure a lot could be done with this image to improve it, but this is one of those images that I just want to be simple.
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It’s been a while since I did macro shots. I haven’t done abstracts in a while either. This is a combination of both. This is the second image in a series of 52. The subject this week: «patterns»....
View ArticlePink Rose
Valentine’s Day is not far away. It’s time to buy your camera girlfriend/wife/other some roses.
View ArticleUnder Cover of Darkness
This photo project for this week was harder than ever. Not because the subject was so hard, but because the week has been. The subject was «Catch a Melody» – meaning the goal was to take a picture...
View ArticleBaby Rattle
This weeks «task» for the X/52 project is «Sensory input» or «impressions by senses», I’m not too sure about the translation on this one. I have also seen seen Sensations being used. I have used the...
View ArticleSea Shell
This weeks theme for the X/52 project was «Abandoned places». After visiting most of the places I could think of nearby I started to worry. Sure, I got some shots I’m satisfied with, but nothing more....
View ArticleA Safe Place For Books
This weeks theme of our photo project is «Escape» (or «flight» depending on the translation of the Norwegian word «Flukt»). There are many ways one can illustrate an escape, but I chose a book. For...
View ArticleCafe Mocha
For week 12 in the X/52 project the theme was Joy. I had many opportunities for this theme, but still struggled to find the picture that I was happy with. I took pictures of my kids, nothing bring me...
View ArticleThe Old Typewriter
This is a typewriter belonging to my parents, an antique L.C. Smith & Bros. Typewriter, No. 8. Produced circa 1920′s. It is in almost pristine condition, so I’m wondering what it can be worth. I...
View ArticleFire And Ice
A closeup of some ice, with the reflection from a candle. I didn’t get the results I was hoping for, but still want to have a picture for this weeks theme. The images are the same, with the right...
View ArticleEastern Pasque Flower
The Eastern Pasque Flower (Pulsatilla Patens) has not blossomed yet and reminds me of the ugly duckling in its current state. In a short time a beautiful flower will unveil itself, and it will be ugly...
View ArticleClosed
Globe-flower (Trollius europaeus) Not quite ready to come out yet, but getting there soon. This weeks theme for the X52 project was «Close». So I got close, only to find this little flower closed. Got...
View ArticleElegance
Like some may have noticed, I enjoy photographing flowers. I know I’m not alone in this. The orchid is a favourite, because of the elegance it presents, with many variations in colour and form. While...
View ArticleMy New Friend
A little bunny was standing in the rain when I was taking out the trash. She was quite wet, so I took her in. Together, we are going to explore the world. Always taking my trusty camera with me. This...
View ArticleA Single Seed Of Life
A single seed of life. Waiting for the wind to take it to a better place. For more nature inspired pictures, be sure to check out this weeks theme on X/52. Nikon D80 with Sigma 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro...
View ArticleBlomsterfluen
Jeg lå lenge i gresset og ventet på denne fyren. Hadde jeg planlagt å ta bilder av insekter i det hele tatt hadde jeg kanskje tatt med stativ og (jeg var egentlig ute med ungene). Men bilder ble det...
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