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Tag Archives: macro
Macro Monday: January Blooms
In this neck of the woods, winter is still holding its grip on everything outdoors. It will be March before anything is flowering out there. Even so, there’s still a nice variety of flowers to photograph inside. This Pink Star … Continue reading
Macro Monday: ET Phone Home
On a recent getaway to Florida with my wife (where we found record cold temperatures awaiting us instead of the warmth we were seeking), I sought out interesting subjects for macro photography. I was looking for objects that might not … Continue reading
Macro Monday: What's Red, Green & Blue?
Today I decided to have a little fun and focus on three colors to photograph: red, green and blue. This theme comes courtesy of David Perry’s recent assignment to pick one of the three colors and make a picture that … Continue reading
Macro Monday: Three Cats Closeup
All three of our cats decided they wanted to be photographed this week. Puddin and Sidd are always ready to ham it up, but Shel is often elusive. I got her on my lap then sat the camera on the … Continue reading
Macro Monday: Amaryllis Opening
I know a lot of people regard poinsettias as the quintessential Christmas plant, but for me it’s the amaryllis. I remember growing them years ago, when there were only a few varieties to choose from. They were often just sold … Continue reading
Macro Monday: Be-Jeweled
I took these photos of Orange Jewelweed on a fall trip to Brown County (Indiana) State Park. My wife and I went on a guided wildflower walk there, led by a park naturalist. It was a wonderful and very informative … Continue reading
Macro Monday: From Seed To Salad
These photos capture the journey from seeds to salad. To see more close ups and macro photography, visit Macro Monday. Or submit your own photos and join in the fun at Lisa’s Chaos.



