An Orange Orange

When the wind chill is a -30 you don't feel like going outside to take photos. Following the advice of an author who wrote about making it simple I found some black fabric, placed the object on it and use a flashlight for lighting.   Well, it is not something to hang on a wall, but the next time I want to  photograph something small and make it stand out, I may try this again

Proud Paul

Even in the snow he stands proud to represent the strong and sturdy even in the midst of winter.  He also brings bright color in the midst of a white and gray environment. 

The Song Goes On

The Song Goes On as these Christmas Angels keep playing even in the midst of the snow.  I did not intend for them to be out there after the Christmas season but they are still out there as the Song Goes On.

Daisy Up Close

This is one of my first photos with a new 90mm macro lens.  I have been warned that it is very difficult to get good depth of field.  You can see I still have a lot to learn, but it was fun trying.  Maybe you well see improvement as time goes on.

Snacking Cardinal

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It was a snowy day but that did not stop the cardinal from stopping by for a snack,. .It is a real challenge to get a sharp photo when the lighting was not consistent and when you have to shoot through two layers of window glass.  I guess it is the price you pay when you do not want to brave the cold to get a really good photo.  This was the best I could do in the situation.

 

It is sort of like the "playing the hand you were given."    It may be a good way to approach every day as we make the best of our own situation.

Cold Storage

I first thought this was a strange place to store a car.  But on closer examination I discovered it was nothing more than a rock on the shore of Lake Superior on a very cold morning.  This was another one of those  -35 WC mornings. 

North Shore Cold

This is what cold looks like on the North Shore of Lake Superior when it is -35 WC.  Did not want to stay out very long so this picture was taken very quickly.  Also, we had the whole beach to ourselves.