Aggie Gardens offerings

[Kenj8246]

Went by the Aggie holistic gardens before work this AM and shot a little while. Also 'stole' a nice tomato for lunch...but don't tell anyone. I figure I'm advertising their garden, so fair is fair.

Shooting specs: Nikon D300(f/11, 1/250, ISO 100-200), Nikkor 105 w/52.5mm tube, diffused R1C1 twin flash, all handheld.

#1 Acanthocephalus nymph

#2 Damselfly having breakfast

#3 Zelus longpipes

#4 Fly

#5 Damselfly in the tomato bush

Thanks for looking.

Kenny

[DigitalScape]

Looks like the garden is being good for you - both for shooting subjects and for lunch!

[Jusselin]

so i am just curious...when taking pics like this do you need to get extremely close up or does the high rez of the camera just allow you to zoom in once the pics have been uploaded

[Kenj8246]

Originally Posted by DigitalScape

Looks like the garden is being good for you - both for shooting subjects and for lunch!

Thanks, John. That tomato was delicious and I'm gonna have to sample the figs pretty soon too.

Originally Posted by Disciple Inc.

so i am just curious...when taking pics like this do you need to get extremely close up or does the high rez of the camera just allow you to zoom in once the pics have been uploaded

With a 52.5mm tube attached, if I'm shooting at lifesize (1:1 on the lens scale), I am within 4-6 inches of the subject. Quite close.

Kenny

[Jusselin]

how do you get that close with out the bugs flying off

[tomhooper]

Really like the "Longpipes" and the "fly". Great detail. Although its redundant, great shots.

[ttusa]

The fly is fantastic Kenny! Hope the tomato was good :)

[Kenj8246]

Originally Posted by Disciple Inc.

how do you get that close with out the bugs flying off

Practice, practice and more practice.

Originally Posted by tomhooper

Really like the "Longpipes" and the "fly". Great detail. Although its redundant, great shots.

Thanks, Tom. Much appreciated.

Originally Posted by ttusa

The fly is fantastic Kenny! Hope the tomato was good :)

It was yummy, Therese. You should be leaving for Alaska pretty soon, huh?

Kenny

[ttusa]

Originally Posted by Kenj8246

You should be leaving for Alaska pretty soon, huh?

Kenny

Yes, Kenny, I leave in two days-getting nervous but very excited!

[jfoureyes]

You have a great assortment of damselflies up there! Love the last one!

[Kenj8246]

Originally Posted by ttusa

Yes, Kenny, I leave in two days-getting nervous but very excited!

Just don't get et by a bear. I won't be able to buy you that cup of coffee or whatever.

Originally Posted by jfoureyes

You have a great assortment of damselflies up there! Love the last one!

Thanks, Jim. Yeah, Carter Creek is a neat spot for damsels.

[mmuhlenkamp]

The fly is my fave, but I've never seen a red/orange damsel fly before! The only color I can ever seem to find is blue.

[ttusa]

[QUOTE=Kenj8246;938329]Just don't get et by a bear. I won't be able to buy you that cup of coffee or whatever.

QUOTE]

LOL, I'll obey the guides and don't ask why. I have not forgotten that coffee treat.