Spiderwebs and other backlit stuff

[Loupey]

The other day we had a perfectly cloudless day - all day. So as the evening came, I grabbed the chance to get some backlit stuff.

All of these are with the lens pointed nearly directly at the setting sun. Even with the lens hood fully deployed (which btw the 300mm has a terrific built-in hood), the slightest movement would cause flare to show up.

BTW, these are the last images I will post for a while. I'm leaving tomorrow for a few days of salmon fishing with the guys in upper Michigan. No camera, no computer. So you'll know why I haven't responded after tomorrow. But you're in good hands with PaulNJ - he's been The Man for a lot longer and better than I