Spring is here...

[A.M.D.A.]

Went out for a walk this morning. Decided to direct my attention more toward nature instead of wildlife (birds). Also a dog sensed me and put up a racket, not many birds around, other than the usual common species.

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#1.
Attachment 65772
Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO lens
Other equipment: Supplied lens hood, MACRO tripod
Shutter-speed: 1/400 second
Aperture: F6.3
ISO: 400
Focal length (lens): 300mm
Focal length (35mm equivalent): 450mm
Focus mode: Manual

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#2. (No cropping)
Attachment 65754
Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO lens
Other equipment: Supplied lens hood, MACRO tripod
Shutter-speed: 1/640 second
Aperture: F6.3
ISO: 800
Focal length (lens): 210mm
Focal length (35mm equivalent): 315mm
Focus mode: Manual

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#3. Sprouting from the ground.
Attachment 65755
Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO lens
Other equipment: Supplied lens hood, MACRO tripod
Shutter-speed: 1/640 second
Aperture: F4.5
ISO: 400
Focal length (lens): 190mm
Focal length (35mm equivalent): 285mm
Focus mode: Manual

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#4. Backlit buds. (No cropping)
Attachment 65756
Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SIGMA 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG MACRO lens
Other equipment: Supplied lens hood, MACRO tripod
Shutter-speed: 1/500 second
Aperture: F4.5
ISO: 400
Focal length (lens): 150mm
Focal length (35mm equivalent): 225mm
Focus mode: Manual

Thanks for looking.

[Knight]

Alex your spring must be at least 4 to 6 weeks ahead of mine lol , but now that i have seen these im happy . Cant wait to see buds on the trees here . Good series

[Frog]

Very sharp. Nice stuff.

[scott-devon]

Nice shots Alex, it's snowing here..... sigh.

[A.M.D.A.]

Thanks for the comments.

[Pink Dragonfly]

Great macro's Lovely colours, especially the green Seems that we've waiting forever to see that colour!!!

Mette

[A.M.D.A.]

Thanks, Mette.