The sun decided to come out and shine mid morning, so after a bit of homeless cat herding and feeding I thought I’d give my Olympus macro lens another go on the Olympus E620. The lens is difficult to get to focus on exactly where I want it to, found it best to use manual focus and move the camera back and forth.
BluebellHolly FlowersHolly FlowersCorn FlowerTiny spider catching the rays on a Bluebell budRhododendron, didn’t do so well this year, too much rain I think Dandelion sphagnum Moss
Next time I’ll up the asa and use a smaller aperture. So lovely to have a sunny morning and warmer temperatures.
It’s been such a long time since I posted on WP. Last year was really one to forget for me, I was so glad when it was over. I know I shouldn’t wish the time away but three friends passed and both my beautiful cats. My enthusiasm for photography ebbed, but I managed to stay positive even after reaching three score years and ten in October.
I bought a few cameras and lenses in 2022, including a Nikon F80, Cosina CSL, Holga 120, Praktica BMS, and a lovely 1954 Aires 35. Will post about them soon.
Here are a few digital images from late last year and spring this year.
Autumn 2022
Olympus E400
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Olympus E400
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Olympus E400
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Olympus E400
I was lucky that there had been a rain shower before I set out.
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Spring 2023
Took these on an old Sony S80 compact that a neighbour kindly gave to me.
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I really miss my two cats, the house felt so empty after they passed. They kept me company so well during the dreadful lockdown time. I now feed six homeless cats that have taken up residence in my garden, the last one appeared about three months ago, not sure if it’s a male or a female, so I’ve called it Cloe/Claude, it’s very affectionate and comical. I’ll write a blog post about the waifs and strays that have turned up.
Cloe/Claude
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It’s good to get back to WordPress and get some inspiration from the Blogs I follow.
Met my Photo Buddies in town today, it was great to meet up and have a few coffees and a catch up. Managed to capture a few down at heel doors for this weeks “Thursday Doors” post. To see some doors from around the world check out Dan Antions excellent blog.
I do like a green door, even if it’s a bit tatty like this one.
A few more doors from my walks, mainly to the music pub or to meet friends at a pub in town. I’ve been trying to get my fitness levels up after testing positive for Covid at the beginning of March, I self isolated for 14 days and that took it’s toll as I spent most of the time in the house. Managed to walk 6 miles on Tuesday and it was OK, so getting there.
To see some Doors from all over the world head over to Dan Antions excellent blog.
The flowers above the door caught my eye on this one.
I was going to post this for last weeks “Thursday Doors” over at Dan Antions excellent blog, but chores and other mundane things got in the way. After my adrenaline ride on the back of my buddies Triumph motorbike to Thornby Hall I managed to steady my hands enough to take some images.
View of the Hall
According to their website the site of the Hall dates back to the 1500’s. The building of the present hall starting in 1665. The site is now a meditation centre and as you would expect very calming, I think the lovely warm colour of the stone helps convey calmness.
Detail of the door and entrance above
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A simple side door
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The gardens around the hall are really worth a walk around, not too manicured, left to be more natural.
There was even a Redwood treeI know it’s not a door, but I liked this little shelter/gazebo
Looking forward to going back for another visit, they serve really good food and coffee, not to mention homemade cakes !
Missed posting on “Thursday doors” yesterday, was out in town for the best part and had chores to do and my cat Mimi to fuss when I got back to home. Whilst hanging out the washing this morning (the excitement never ends) I noticed the garden had sprung into life a bit, also noticed how much work I need to do to get it into some sort of shape. The weather in my part of the UK has been very mixed, it’s still quite cold and windy. The only camera I had with a charged battery was my old Olympus E400, but I managed to get a few shots of the spring growth.
Some doors and gates spotted on my wanderings over the last two weeks. To see some excellent doors from around the world pop over to Dan Antions “Thursday Doors”
As well as the door it was the curved glass that caught my eye.