More shots from the archives

[Lord Vetinari]

One of the things I do at this time of year when it's cold and pouring with rain outside is to start sorting through the previous years shots ready to archive them. I hate doing this but it becomes bearable when I make a few finds- shots that for some reason I didn't do anything with.

Here's some from yesterday's sorting.

Brian V.

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[Dalantech]

Nice series Brian! I especially liked the walking stick! :thumb

[Lord Vetinari]

Nice series Brian! I especially liked the walking stick! :thumb
Thanks Dalantech :)
That's a water measurer (Hydrometra I think) about 10 mm body length. It's about the only pond bug that survives in/on my pond- the fish eat the rest.
Brian V.

[Dalantech]

Thanks Dalantech :)
That's a water measurer (Hydrometra I think) about 10 mm body length. It's about the only pond bug that survives in/on my pond- the fish eat the rest.
Brian V.

:D -I was shooting at Lago de'Averno last year and noticed a steep decline in the mosquitoes when the dragons and damsels were active. Anything that gets into the air at that lake is instantly on the buffet table...

[Lord Vetinari]

:D -I was shooting at Lago de'Averno last year and noticed a steep decline in the mosquitoes when the dragons and damsels were active. Anything that gets into the air at that lake is instantly on the buffet table...
Even damsels and dragons don't survive in my ponds- the fish eat the larvae- the ones I get in my garden come from neighbours ponds.
Brian V.

[Dee]

the photo of the iris! (but all your macros are really neat!)

[Awais Yaqub]

Beautiful work as always Brian :lust

[Skippy]

One of the things I do at this time of year when it's cold and pouring with rain outside is to start sorting through the previous years shots ready to archive them. I hate doing this but it becomes bearable when I make a few finds- shots that for some reason I didn't do anything with.

Here's some from yesterday's sorting.

Brian V.

Click on Pics for larger size

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/359389925_126161ab6a.jpg (http://farm1.static.flickr.com/158/359389925_126161ab6a_o.jpg)




Ahhhhhh I was wondering when you'd give us another fix of your amazing Macros :D .

I love this flower shot it's so unusual what sort of plant is that Brian??
It's looks like a pink tongue .... Skippy
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[tlee]

The first image is really cool! But, I am just in love with the iris. Awesome lighting and color!:lust

[Lord Vetinari]

Beautiful work as always Brian :lust
Thanks Awais :)
Brian V.

[Lord Vetinari]

Ahhhhhh I was wondering when you'd give us another fix of your amazing Macros :D .

I love this flower shot it's so unusual what sort of plant is that Brian??
It's looks like a pink tongue .... Skippy
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Thanks Skippy :)
The flower is actually a weed in my front lawn- the buds start off red but the flowers open yellow ! It's only about 2" tall (the whole plant). Pretty certain it's a member of the lupin family. I rather like it so leave it alone :)
Brian V.

[Lord Vetinari]

The first image is really cool! But, I am just in love with the iris. Awesome lighting and color!:lust

Thanks :)
The iris is in natural light but I darkened the whole picture and then burnt/removed distracting background from it. The flower survived all this without any alterations :)
Brian V.

[ultravox]

Brian, always a pleasure to look to your photos. :lust
Best regards.

[Dalantech]

Even damsels and dragons don't survive in my ponds- the fish eat the larvae- the ones I get in my garden come from neighbours ponds.
Brian V.

Then it's time to go fishing... with dynamite... :beatwax

:D

[Lord Vetinari]

Brian, always a pleasure to look to your photos. :lust
Best regards.

Thanks Cristian for looking and commenting.
Brian V.

[Lord Vetinari]

Then it's time to go fishing... with dynamite... :beatwax

:D

Dynamite ! :huh - but I like my fish- some are over 20 years old now.
Brian v.

[Dalantech]

Dynamite ! :huh - but I like my fish- some are over 20 years old now.
Brian v.

Bummer -too old to be tender... :D

[wxwax]

This one's truly beautiful.

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[LilleG]

That iris is simply gorgeous!

[Serrator]

Brian...sensational macros! They are so rich and have such clarity, really great eye candy.

[Lord Vetinari]

Thanks LillieG, serrator and Ultravox for looking and commenting :) Much appreciated.
Brian V.