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Posts Tagged ‘macro’
Valentine
Utah Macro Photography
February 14, 2010
Macro Tones
Utah Macro Photography
January 29, 2010
“Sometimes we strive so hard for perfection
that we forget that imperfection is happiness.”
- Karen Nave
I was very delighted yesterday to find hydrangeas at my local florist (if you’re local you have to check them out, Pamela of Creative Edge Design & Decor, has a super cute store). Not only it is Winter, but hydrangeas do not grow in Utah. Of course, I am very partial to hydrangeas since they grow abundantly in my home country of Portugal.
I picked a stem with beautiful tones of blues and yellows that remind me of tiny butterflies clustered together. Even though some of the flowers have creases, these little imperfections only make it more real and interesting.
Enjoy your weekend!
Perfect Detail
Utah Newborn Photography
January 18, 2010
“God is in the details.”
- Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Wednesday’s Macro
Utah Macro Photography
January 13, 2010
“Flowers are a proud assertion that a ray of beauty outvalues all the utilities of the world.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
It’s Winter in UT which is synonyme with gray skyes and dreary weather. I have been ‘itching’ to go out and shoot some flowers but, of course, there are none yet.
So I decided to go and visit a local florist. I didn’t know ahead of time what I wanted, but this beautiful miniature calla lily stood out to me.
Despite the lack of sun and proper light this morning, I took my little flower out of its vase and had some fun with it by my front window.
I think I might do this again until Spring brings me some new ‘models’.
Monday’s Macro
Utah Macro Photography
January 4, 2010
Happy New Year! Here’s to new beginnings!
Nativity
Utah Macro Photography
December 25, 2009
This is my personal collection of Nativity sets. I found some time to photograph these with my macro lens and it proved to be a fun project!
This is my oldest set, sent to me by my mother right after I got married. This is the set my family had when I was growing up and I believe it may be older than me. In fact, the baby Jesus figure doesn’t even match the Mary and Joseph figures, but I still love it, it’s my favorite. The making is traditional Portuguese folk lore painted clay.
This one was also sent by my mother. It’s newer and I believe of Italian making, painted fine clay or rough porcelain, whichever you prefer 
.
This is a Willow Tree, I love the texture on it and the closeness of the figures.
This is my newest set. It’s probably made of painted polymer and might even come from China, noting fancy for sure- I just like the details and the expressions.
Here’s the close up of baby Jesus from the above set.
Merry Christmas!
Morning Mist
Utah Macro Photographer
December 21, 2009
“A misty morning does not signify a cloudy day.”
- Proverb
I was very happy when I saw the weather this morning. I waited a few hours until there was more light, and then I went out to try and capture some of this frozen fog. I was able to be outside for only 10 minutes, I despise the cold! But it was worth it:
Red landscape rocks make the background for this one.
Even a chain link fence looks different.
A softly backlit peach tree branch.
Favorite Details
Utah Macro Photographer
December 17, 2009
As the end of the year approaches, I have been looking back at my past work. Some of my favorite images are the macro ones of flowers and insects- it’s very relaxing to take some time to enjoy nature and pay attention to little details that would otherwise go unnoticed.
There is always something unexpected.
Don’t miss a surprise coming soon…
Close Up
Utah Newborn Macro Photography
November 9, 2009
“Every child begins the world again.”
Henry David Thoreau
Monday’s Macro
Utah Macro Photography
October 26, 2009
“Be not afraid of going slowly;
be only afraid of standing still.”
- Chinese Proverb
