Abstract Around the garden: The previously un photographed.

Around the garden: The previously un photographed. · **1 Like**

It's hot an muggy, so I walk around, looking for things I haven't photographed this year. I did get a few images, some of the ones I don't have, I still don't have after 3 tries. And the deer flies are out.

Finally a decent image of this one.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 07-05-2016, 06:01 AM

Wonderful images Norm, that Peony is just gorgeous.

normhead · 07-05-2016, 07:03 AM

Thanks for commenting Heinrich.... us old guys have to do something to fill our time...

bertwert · 07-05-2016, 07:05 AM

Great photos Norm!

What's the fourth one called?
We have a ton of it round here and I can't remember the name,

gatorguy · 07-05-2016, 07:06 AM

I don't recall seeing images from the Sigma 70 before. Great results with striking detail, especially evident in the clover. Thanks for those!

normhead · 07-05-2016, 07:21 AM

The Sigma 70 is a great lens. Being a Sigma it's oversized and over corrected, but, great bokeh, very smooth yet rich in detail. If you could get the same results from a pancake 70, I'd be overjoyed. Unfortunately most of the time I have a choice between taking the 70 macro, or Sigma 8-16, so anywhere there's landscape it gets left home. There just isn't room in my camera bag for both, and I hate having to carry a bigger bag.

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What's the fourth one called?

Asking me flower names is a pointless endeavour. I know that first one is a Peony, because Heinrich said so. I know the 5th one is a clover because I'm always looking for 4 leaves. The rest I don't know what they are.

I've added one more that after three tries I didn't get a picture of yesterday,. It's a very delicate flower and there was too much wind.

**volley** · 07-05-2016, 07:38 AM

That is a great collection, Norm. Excellent work!

normhead · 07-05-2016, 07:42 AM

Originally posted by volley

That is a great collection, Norm. Excellent work!

Thanks volley, and thanks for not asking me what any of them are.

Just because I take pictures of stuff, doesn't mean I know anything about that stuff.

**volley** · 07-05-2016, 07:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

Thanks volley, and thanks for not asking me what any of them are.

Just because I take pictures of stuff, doesn't mean I know anything about that stuff.

I know that feeling ... occasionally I try to photograph young women

normhead · 07-05-2016, 08:00 AM

Originally posted by volley

I know that feeling ... occasionally I try to photograph young women

Having been a high school teacher teaching 14-18 yer olds, I can tell you without fear of contradiction, the less you know, the happier you are. Keep your fantasies alive.

**Tonytee** · 07-05-2016, 03:59 PM

Absolutely gorgeous, really beautiful series. Very well done.

Antonio

**eaglem** · 07-05-2016, 04:18 PM

Nice and crisp with good colour and lighting, what's not to like?

normhead · 07-05-2016, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Absolutely gorgeous, really beautiful series. Very well done.

Antonio

Originally posted by eaglem

Nice and crisp with good colour and lighting, what's not to like?

Thanks for the kind words gentlemen.

SJM · 07-07-2016, 07:16 AM

Nice series Norm.. the dear flies do seem to be extremely bad this year, here in Ohio also.. must be the humidity..

normhead · 07-07-2016, 09:35 AM

We have a whole natural history of horse flyer behaviour. They will actually fly off and leave you alone if you leave their territory, and seem to be particularly bad in disturbed areas. Often the bush has one or two, but the road has dozens. There are no good years of them, just some years are worse than others.

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Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Wonderful images Norm, that Peony is just gorgeous.

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Thanks for commenting Heinrich.... us old guys have to do something to fill our time...

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bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,173	Great photos Norm! What's the fourth one called? We have a ton of it round here and I can't remember the name,

07-05-2016, 07:06 AM	#5
gatorguy Moderator Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,092	I don't recall seeing images from the Sigma 70 before. Great results with striking detail, especially evident in the clover. Thanks for those!

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	The Sigma 70 is a great lens. Being a Sigma it's oversized and over corrected, but, great bokeh, very smooth yet rich in detail. If you could get the same results from a pancake 70, I'd be overjoyed. Unfortunately most of the time I have a choice between taking the 70 macro, or Sigma 8-16, so anywhere there's landscape it gets left home. There just isn't room in my camera bag for both, and I hate having to carry a bigger bag. Quote: What's the fourth one called? Asking me flower names is a pointless endeavour. I know that first one is a Peony, because Heinrich said so. I know the 5th one is a clover because I'm always looking for 4 leaves. The rest I don't know what they are. I've added one more that after three tries I didn't get a picture of yesterday,. It's a very delicate flower and there was too much wind.

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	That is a great collection, Norm. Excellent work!

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by volley That is a great collection, Norm. Excellent work! Thanks volley, and thanks for not asking me what any of them are. Just because I take pictures of stuff, doesn't mean I know anything about that stuff.

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volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Originally posted by normhead Thanks volley, and thanks for not asking me what any of them are. Just because I take pictures of stuff, doesn't mean I know anything about that stuff. I know that feeling ... occasionally I try to photograph young women

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by volley I know that feeling ... occasionally I try to photograph young women Having been a high school teacher teaching 14-18 yer olds, I can tell you without fear of contradiction, the less you know, the happier you are. Keep your fantasies alive.

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Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,451	Absolutely gorgeous, really beautiful series. Very well done. Antonio

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,141	Nice and crisp with good colour and lighting, what's not to like?

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normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Absolutely gorgeous, really beautiful series. Very well done. Antonio Originally posted by eaglem Nice and crisp with good colour and lighting, what's not to like? Thanks for the kind words gentlemen.

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SJM Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Ohio Photos: Albums Posts: 1,358	Nice series Norm.. the dear flies do seem to be extremely bad this year, here in Ohio also.. must be the humidity..

07-07-2016, 09:35 AM	#15
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451 Original Poster	We have a whole natural history of horse flyer behaviour. They will actually fly off and leave you alone if you leave their territory, and seem to be particularly bad in disturbed areas. Often the bush has one or two, but the road has dozens. There are no good years of them, just some years are worse than others.