Macro Workshop

Just came back from a fabulous Macro Workshop taught by David from the South Shore Camera Club.  David showed us all the different choices of equipment a photographer can use for close-up and macro shots.  Macro lenses are the best for shooting close up, but if you are like me and you don't own a macro lens, there are close-up filters, extension tubes, and reversing rings to mount a lens backwards.  After the "classroom" portion was finished, we drove a short distance to the Bradley Estate in Canton, MA.  Gorgeous grounds and trails to walk, and to capture images.  I used close-up rings to shoot these two images. The bee was a challenge because bees just don't sit and pose for you! 

Egret Reflection

I have to admit that I stalked this egret for a week until it was within a close enough range to get a decent image.  The egrets are fascinating to watch.  They are the most patient birds when hunting for food.  They will wait and wait and wait until a small fish swims by, then with lightning speed, they dunk their heads and return with their meal.  I watched one egret that was laying its head on a branch, and thought it had taken a nap, but no, it was just waiting for the opportunity to grab lunch!