Parrot and orchid hunting
(10 photos) – I’m trying to go to bed earlier, which is impacting my late night 2am editing and blogging … Continue reading Parrot and orchid hunting
Category: Close-up
Macro and close-up images.
60 million years ago …
Telopea truncata, commonly known as the Tasmanian waratah, is a plant in the family Proteaceae. It is endemic to Tasmania where it is found on moist acidic soils … Continue reading 60 million years ago …
Budget super macro + flower test shots
I ordered two sets of Pixco extension tubes, they are around $35AU per set which consists of 10mm and 16mm … Continue reading Budget super macro + flower test shots
Rainy day sunshine
(8 photos, click to enlarge) – After a mild start, winter has finally hit Hobart the last few weeks, with … Continue reading Rainy day sunshine
Get Lost!
21 photos, no words. (Click to enlarge). Feel free to leave some words … Continue reading Get Lost!
It’s dark in the valley
(10 images, click to enlarge) – After a busy day, as the golden orb of heat and light slipped behind … Continue reading It’s dark in the valley
Fabulous fungi
(2 images, click to zoom) – Out of all the photos I take, capturing fungi has become one of my … Continue reading Fabulous fungi
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Macro morcels [8 photos]
Some tasty treats, up close and personal. Firstly, some tantalizing chocolates from Norman and Dann. [click images to enlarge]. And … Continue reading Macro morcels [8 photos]
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Messing with macro [6 photos]
A few random mystery objects at home, just for fun and learning … Olympus 60mm f/2.4 macro @ f/4, 15 … Continue reading Messing with macro [6 photos]
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Faerie parasols finally found! [14 photos]
I’ve “walked” over 60km in four days, often negotiating thick, tangled scrub in cold, deep and muddy valley creek-beds, mainly … Continue reading Faerie parasols finally found! [14 photos]
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Fungi Fossicking [19 photos]
A few hours spent pottering around the Hobart Rivulet above Strickland falls on a brisk winter’s day. A behind the … Continue reading Fungi Fossicking [19 photos]
Moth Macro
I almost accidentally stepped on this moth, it was sitting on the ground outside my front door this morning, presenting … Continue reading Moth Macro
Frosty morning macro’s
Olympus EM1 II with 60mm Macro @ 1:1, F6.3, 15 shot focus stack, differential 5. Continue reading Frosty morning macro’s
Focus stacking fix – set shutter delay
After some user manual deciphering and a few experiments on a cold, rainy day, I finally solved an issue I’ve … Continue reading Focus stacking fix – set shutter delay
Harmful if swallowed …
Some fungi are hallucinogenic and people are often seen foraging for them up our way, however, fungi can be tricky … Continue reading Harmful if swallowed …
Stacking focus on fungi
I was taking the dog for a walk … honest! Then I got slightly off track and found all these … Continue reading Stacking focus on fungi
More ‘shrooms
Things have finally settled down somewhat, so I headed off for some more fungi therapy deep down in the local … Continue reading More ‘shrooms
Finding fungi in my paddock
Much closer to home – in fact just meters from my front door, a few interesting finds after some more … Continue reading Finding fungi in my paddock
Rainbow ‘shroom
Unfortunately I didn’t spot this colourful 5mm mushroom until it was too late. After cutting down a Silver Wattle that … Continue reading Rainbow ‘shroom
Jiminy Crickets!
Don’t sweat the small stuff! I found this cricket in my wheelbarrow after carting a load of firewood . Taken … Continue reading Jiminy Crickets!
