Lensbaby

It is amazing how the Lensbaby (LBO in this case, with +10 and +4 macros) let's us see the world in a way we've never tried to see it before -- increasing the power of our sense of sight and of colors previously unnoticed.

... some more ...

... the last ones ...

beautiful, rich. these really made me smile. especially because we had snow today. ;-) all are wonderful, but i like #2 and #3 the best... cindi

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Glad to see you are out walking around. I like all of them but no. 8 is my favorite probably because of the vertical composition.

Hi RICHB!

This is what I love shooting the most These are really wonderful Images, with I think No's 1,7 & 8 just having the edge for me. Just wondered what aperture you are using as shooting close up severly limits the DOF There's also some finely recorded detail captured on your Images, So wondered if a Tripod was used.
Anyway, Once again, Really enjoyed these! Keep them Coming!

Regards.

Alan.

Rich,

Nice series. Funny how spring seems to stir everyone's creativity. I think I like #2 the best, however all are nice.

Tom

Hi Rich,

I am partial to #8. They make me feel good, they are all so pretty. I love
spring and all the pretty flowers popping up everywhere.

Shurla

Cindy, Darrell, Alan, Tom, and Shurla -- Thank you for taking time to comment and for being so kind!

Cindy -- Hope that you are OK following the snow. I have heard on the news it was quite a storm!

Tom - These pictures were all taken with f/5.6 typically between 1/60 1/100 second. I did not use a tripod. In fact I was literally lying on the ground for all of these shots, as the flowers were typically not more than 6 inches from the ground. My elbows on the ground served as a sort of tripod to steady the camera.

Have a great day! :)

Rich

>
> Tom - These pictures were all taken with f/5.6
> typically between 1/60 1/100 second. I did not
> use a tripod. In fact I was literally lying on
> the ground for all of these shots, as the flowers
> were typically not more than 6 inches from the
> ground. My elbows on the ground served as a sort
> of tripod to steady the camera.
>

Sounds like this was more of a springtime "crawl" in the park. ;^)

Tom

Hi Rich, beautiful collection of images, I particularly like #8 with the way you have caught the curves.

Matthew

Hi Rich, beautiful collection of images, I particularly like #8 with the way you have caught the curves.

Matthew

Thanks, Matthew; yes the curves in #8 were a pleasant surprise for me too. Thank you for looking at taking the time to comment. It is appreciated!

Rich

very nice Rich. 1 and 8 are my favorites.

Hey Rich,
Awesome stuff. I come from an illustrating background and I am drawn to numbers 1,2,8 because of the stems and leading lines it creates. Thanks for letting us enjoy the images.
David

Thank you, David. Amd a special thanks for sharing the reasoning behind the fact that you are drawn to 1, 2, and 8 via your illustrating background.

Rich

Really like your point of view on hopkins8.jpb. Very nice.--Rene

**Quote**
I've never taken a picture I've intended. They're always better or worse.
~ Diane Arbus

Number 1 is a real keeper. Outstanding.

But I really like them all. thanks so much for sharing these.

Ol' Don

Life is expensive, but includes a free trip
around the sun!

Thank you Don for your very kind remarks. I appreciate them. Have a good day.

Rich