What do you get when you cross a new macro lens, a bright sunny day, and a backyard in bloom.
A: This post! Check out some recent forays into the world of the small and close up with a few lens ball photos thrown in as a bonus.
Lensball shot of the backyard pool
Lensball shot of the backyard pool
Nora took this picture - you can see her reflection in my eye.
Lensball shot of the backyard pool
Lensball shot of the backyard pool
A bougainvillea and jasmine bush are engaged in a slow motion duel for prime sunlight in the corner by the back gate. Jasmine seems to have an edge in shear force of foliage but the bougainvillea tends to send bold shoots to steal sunlight. If only they realized their real enemy is not each other but the gardener who will periodically hack them both back.
Desert rose bloom in back yard
Desert rose bloom in back yard
For vibrant color it is hard to beat a healthy ougainvillea
When bougainvillea and jasmine clash
More backyard flowers
Underside of a frangipani leaf on a sunny day
Im not sure what kind of flower this is but I like it.
Flower with ant
Purple Jasmine bloom. At least we think it is Jasmine. We are at least sure it is purple.