I wasn’t drawn to succulent plant photography until I got the 60 mm macro lens, a used Leica lens.
They help me capture the beauty of these plants, more subtle and subdued than colorful flowers. I am determined to improve my photography this coming spring; the macro lens will help me do that. I’m also taking two Leica lessons at the Leika Academy, which is based in Boston.
This feeling and detail are steps forward for my photography. I can’t wait for May, and I don’t have to. The winter pasture is quite beautiful. And I plan to keep the color and light flowing. Thanks for all of the good words about Faith and Subway. It was a high point for me.
My battered old 60 mm lens lets me get closer.
Sunlight matters to me; it lights up the flowers in a particular way.
Our windowsills are filled with succulents. I’m just figuring out how to photograph them.
Lovely. The softness of the picture gives it an entirely new look. I enjoy your endeavors as you seek to learn. I love all your photos of animals, plants and people. When you take pictures of Maria with your lens of love, I see her as a person-a person of many talents with an endless fountain of love and care for others. She is opening your heart to love and to receiving love from her and others. She is encouraging the good in you to emerge more spontaneously. She is a special gift for you. And you are a special gift to her. How wonderful!!
These are great! So much fine detail. I love succulents but have trouble keeping them alive.
Macro lenses are so much fun! The perspective and patterns you will uncover are fascinating. I have a 90mm fujifilm that I really enjoy.
I just love working in macro, so am glad to see that you’re keeping your lens. I have an old Canon 100mm macro, the first fixed lens I purchased a couple decades ago. I’ve thought of upgrading it many times, but it still does a great job.