Some Flora, No Fauna and... Bait?

[Angelo]

Some simple snaps taken inside the conservatory at the Oklahoma City Botanical Garden. Hope you enjoy and leave comments.

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http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/83870378-L.jpg

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http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/83870423-L.jpg

3. My "Turbulence" entry
http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/83870603-L.jpg

4. and finally............ like Juan Ponce de Leon in search of the fountain of youth I have come upon the source of the magical elixir, dare I say the lifeblood of one of our most prolific wildlife photographers. And like kryptonite to Superman, exposing this source shall forever impede his ability to
capture the fantastical images of winged fauna with the use of sweet, savory bits of...
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http://angelo.smugmug.com/photos/83870545-L.jpg

(Hi Ben :wave )

[USAIR]

Angelo #1 :clap

Fred

[Angelo]

Angelo #1 :clap

Fred

Thanks Fred!

[Harryb]

Outstanding set Angelo. That first one is a real eye-catcher. :clap

[jwear]

#1 is #1 #2 is #2 :D are you still shooting the camera:scratch hows things :thumb

[saurora]

Number 1 is terrific!!! Great example of the powers of DOF! :clap

[Seefutlung]

#3 is very nice (my fav) ... #1 is exceptional too (clipped the top petal though). Nicely done. Since you're an LA boy ... have you ever hit the Huntington Library? Super place for plants.

[Angelo]

Outstanding set Angelo. That first one is a real eye-catcher. :clap

Thanks a bunch Harry. I'll line up some Corona's to snap in your honor... uh, did I say snap? I meant drink.

[bfjr]

Hey Angelo
I see by the this set that not only have you discoved a hidden cache but you yourself have been partaking of the magic elixer :wow

A most excellent series, shows true leaps in improvement but be warned my friend indulging in the food of the Gods,
can cause unkown rapid evolutionary changes in mere mortals as us and has no OFF Switch!!! :rofl :wow :rofl :lol :lol

Go with caution and Nikon, Angelo :rofl :lol :thumb

[Angelo]

#1 is #1 #2 is #2 :D are you still shooting the camera:scratch hows things :thumb

Hey Jeff -

I've been so busy at the office I don't have time to visit the restroom...

If not for a brief business trip to OKC that afforded me a few hours of "down" time I almost forgot how to turn on the old D70.

Anyway, hope all's well. Look forward to shooting together soon.

[Angelo]

Number 1 is terrific!!! Great example of the powers of DOF! :clap

BOKEH BABY, BOKEH!!!!! :lol3

Thanks for looking. :D

[Ric Grupe]

Can't pick just one. :D

[ChrisJ]

#1 for me! Great comp, DOF, and yes, Bokeh!

Have you tried to "pop" it a bit more color-wise?

[John Mueller]

Beautiful Angelo:thumb

[dallas]

To me flowers are a difficult subject, but they don't seem to be a problem for you. Nice pictures Angelo :clap :clap :clap

[Angelo]

#3 is very nice (my fav) ... #1 is exceptional too (clipped the top petal though). Nicely done. Since you're an LA boy ... have you ever hit the Huntington Library? Super place for plants.

Thanks Gary.

I have tried to get the ShutterThugs out to the HL as well as other places but they seem to have bird brains.... um, I mean they have on birds on thir minds. We'll get to them eventually.

I hit Descanso Gardens back around Easter but it was blah.

We'll also hit Santa Anita Racetrack and the neighboring Arboreteum.

Tell us more about LA Shooters.

[Angelo]

Hey Angelo
I see by the this set that not only have you discoved a hidden cache but you yourself have been partaking of the magic elixer :wow

A most excellent series, shows true leaps in improvement but be warned my friend indulging in the food of the Gods,
can cause unkown rapid evolutionary changes in mere mortals as us and has no OFF Switch!!! :rofl :wow :rofl :lol :lol

Go with caution and Nikon, Angelo :rofl :lol :thumb

I'm on a strick regimen of Pineapple Pizza and Corona's. :lol3

[Angelo]

Can't pick just one. :D

Like a cashmere sweater sale at Nordstrom's, huh? :lol3

Thanks for looking Ric.

Have we previously acknowledged sharing a birthday?

[Ric Grupe]

Like a cashmere sweater sale at Nordstrom's, huh? :lol3

Thanks for looking Ric.

Have we previously acknowledged sharing a birthday?

You, me, and Cy Young! :thumb

[Seefutlung]

Angelo, LAShooters is a loose association of photogs who shoot a variety of subjects. We shoot every weekend and often during the week. We email daily to discuss our photos and upcoming photo opportunities. We shoot events, places of interests, nature/landscape, sports, architecture, studio, photo journalism, et al. Sometimes we pick a photo opportunity just for a taste of something different.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LAShooters/

check out my site at www.garyayala.smugmug.com (http://www.garyayala.smugmug.com) for a sampling of past LAShooters photo opps.

[Angelo]

#1 for me! Great comp, DOF, and yes, Bokeh!

Have you tried to "pop" it a bit more color-wise?

Hey Chris, thanks for looking.

Yes I popped it up and even pooped it down and settled on this as my fave. I appreciate the comments.

[ChrisJ]

Hey Chris, thanks for looking.

Yes I popped it up and even pooped it down and settled on this as my fave. I appreciate the comments.

No complaints... I like the smooth tone it has.

[Angelo]

Beautiful Angelo:thumb

Thank you John :D

[Angelo]

To me flowers are a difficult subject, but they don't seem to be a problem for you. Nice pictures Angelo :clap :clap :clap

Thanks W! :D

[Angelo]

You, me, and Cy Young! :thumb

not bad company!!! :thumb

[Angelo]

Angelo, LAShooters is a loose association of photogs who shoot a variety of subjects. We shoot every weekend and often during the week. We email daily to discuss our photos and upcoming photo opportunities. We shoot events, places of interests, nature/landscape, sports, architecture, studio, photo journalism, et al. Sometimes we pick a photo opportunity just for a taste of something different.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LAShooters/

check out my site at www.garyayala.smugmug.com (http://www.garyayala.smugmug.com) for a sampling of past LAShooters photo opps.

You sold me! I'm on board!
Thanks.