Some close-ups taken in the garden. Presented as a slideshow. All taken with a 24-70mm standard lens with a 21mm extension tube attached. I used the maximum focal length available for this lens, f22 to maximize the depth-of-field. Most were taken with a focal length of 70mm and in the case of the very small…
Flowers and Bees
We continue to enjoy the explosion of colour that is springtime in the desert. Our backyard is part of it and I’ve been able to capture some good shots as the different bushes and cacti blossom. Our Echinopsis cactus has just about run its course, producing a dozen blooms in a few short days. I…
Cave Creek Rodeo
Yesterday, I went to the Cave Creek Rodeo with two members of our local photography club, Rick Policar and Bill McAdam. Our main purpose was to photograph the rodeo events. We met our expectations and more. It’s a small rodeo and a small venue, so we were able to position ourselves well to get some…
Up, Up and Away
Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon? Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon? We could flow among the stars, together you and I For we can fly, up, up and away (For we can fly) In my beautiful, my beautiful balloon Lyrics from “Up, Up and Away”, a 1967 song written by Jimmy Webb…
Flower Season
It’s springtime in the desert and the unmistakable signs are appearing. Gardens in the neighbourhood, wildflowers in the desert and all manner of cacti are blooming. I begin with my favourite, the flower of the Echinopsis Cactus which bloomed in great splendour just under 48 hours ago. Alas, the lifetime of these beautiful flowers is…