Digital Camera Closeups

Sharp-pink-flowerToday was my day to practice close up settings on my digital camera. I started out by taking this close up of a pink hibiscus flower.

Old-white-roseNext I photographed this rose that is well past its youth, yet still beautiful. I then began to wonder if I could use the close up setting in combination with my zoom lens, while photographing the wild birds that visit to our backyard fountains daily. Below you’ll see some of the results.

Blue-bird-1There is a flock of blue birds that visit us often, and I’ve photographed them before, but never in such detail.

Blue-bird-2This pair was certainly enjoying the cool water.

Birds-bathingHere they are thoroughly enjoying their bath. I could have watched these happy birds all day, but they only stay for a few minutes before heading on their way.

feet-in-waterThis last photo amazed me. I wish I’d been able to see more of his tail feathers in this shot, but still wanted to post it because I love seeing the details of his feathers and his bright eyes.

This was my third day of learning more about my digital camera, and each day has been more exciting than the last. I really can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.

Finding My Niche

orange-apricot-blend-Disneyland-floribunda-roseToday my niche is gardening and photography. This is a photo of my Disneyland florabunda rose bush.

I’ve been publishing my blog for a little over a year and I’ve yet to find my niche. I’m always reading one article or another on blogging, and one of the things they say you must do, is find your niche. If you browse my previous posts, you’ll see that I have many interests, including gardening, knitting, watercolor painting, cooking, ceramics, walking and cycling. Not to mention riding my can-am spyder, traveling in our 5th wheel trailer, and writing about it all, at one time or another. One thing I always try to include in my blog is lively colors, and photos that make you feel better having seen them.

Small-White-Pup-SleepingHere is one of my very special interests. Our little ShihTzu Fox Terrier mix, Annika. I took this photo soon after returning home from our four days of camping in Chula Vista. Lots of fresh air and exercise tired her out. She was happy to be home and snuggled in her favorite chair catching up on her sleep. Perhaps digital photography is my niche. Well, at least for today, but who knows what tomorrow will bring.