Macro-spring...

Quick blip today everyone...off to Ireland at the crack of dawn tomorrow and really really manic busy to tie loose ends, plus prepare for the trip.

So...quickly thought I would try to hone my Zoom lens Macro techniques...particularly as our Camelias are now starting to bloom nicely! I was quite a way from this bloom, and really struggled with focus as it was hand held, and the more I concentrated, the greater camera shudder I got. Makes you realise tripod is best for these things. The smallest movement, even at fast shutter speeds just sacrifices sharp detail. Still hopefully this gives you a feel for the colour in our garden at the moment. This is a massive bush, so plenty of colour.

Be good to show you later in the season the change in colour. It's amazing.

So that's it for today...sorry I know blippers think flowers are boring. There'll be no more from me until my return from Ireland, but I'll back blip to catch you all up.