Yesterday was HOT!! and my garden popped Inspired by Marc (MSL) I took my $35.00 zoom with the 1.7x teleconverter for a walk.

I have come to understand that each of my lens' has its own personality. Some are fun and playful, others quite serious. Even with all things being equal, two lenses will produce very different results at the same focal length. And it is always inspiring to discover something new about an old friend. That was the case yesterday and i can't wait to head out with the combination this morning.

Some results....

I found old rusted partitions of some kind in the woods










Back at home... my garden!















Tripper on the walk... this is zoomed out to 210 with the teleconverter

[daacon]

Wow flowers very nice shots Tess - great shot of Tripper looks like a good combo.

[MSL]

Looks like you had fun Tess, which if you aren't getting paid is the point of the exercise
Nice shots - the lens brought out the real colours of the rust and flowers.

[tessfully]

Wow flowers very nice shots Tess - great shot of Tripper looks like a good combo.

thanks Dave!

Looks like you had fun Tess, which if you aren't getting paid is the point of the exercise
Nice shots - the lens brought out the real colours of the rust and flowers.

It was fun... I too thought the colours were amazing and something about them quite different from my Tamron....I think it is a tonal thing.

I do find with the teleconverter I have to select a small aperture/larger number. My usual f/8 and f/11 for my water shots was too shallow. Going to try again this morning.

[gjtoth]

Wonderful series, Tess. What $35 zoom is it that you are using? Looks to work great.

[charliezap]

This is a great time of the year Tess.Nature is unfolding at a fast pace.--charliezap

[bluestringer]

Another great set of images Tess. Those flowers are beautiful.

[Bob Harris]

lovely colors, I just hope spring sticks around for you this time.

[Kerrowdown]

Yesterday was HOT!! and my garden popped

Well it isn't bloody well here, 1 degree C and sleet.

Great shots, when your finished with the "HOT" send it over, we'll take it even second-hand.

[fotogaffer]

Great shots with super colours and clarity. Looks like spring is making it through the long winter and recent floods after all! Thanks for sharing!

[GeoJerry]

These are great, especially the red flower, but I'll miss those ice shots!

[tessfully]

Wonderful series, Tess. What $35 zoom is it that you are using? Looks to work great.

Thanks gj! I have a Pentax F 70 - 210. Just an excellent lens except it is rather loud when it focuses.

This is a great time of the year Tess.Nature is unfolding at a fast pace.--charliezap

Thanks Charlie! Yep, trees grew leaves in just one day!

Another great set of images Tess. Those flowers are beautiful.

thanks bluestringer

lovely colors, I just hope spring sticks around for you this time.

It is here Bob! And two week forecast of nothing but sunshine

Well it isn't bloody well here, 1 degree C and sleet.

Great shots, when your finished with the "HOT" send it over, we'll take it even second-hand.

Thanks kerrowdown! Hope you have some nice weather soon.

Great shots with super colours and clarity. Looks like spring is making it through the long winter and recent floods after all! Thanks for sharing!

Thank you fotoggaffer! We are down your way at the end of the month. I guess we'll miss the blossoms?

These are great, especially the red flower, but I'll miss those ice shots!

Really?! I so enjoy shooting ice, but some green is nice for a change.


Thanks everyone for having a look! Off on a two week canoe trip. See ya when we get back

[Rense]

Great series Tess! Enjoy Spring!!!

[jnguyen]

The first photo, very eye catching. I like the contrast between decay and renew growth. Consider taking a tighter shot of the budding leaves and the rusted metal.

[SJM]

I too like the first one. the contrast between the old and and new..