Trafalgar Thistle

Trafalgar Grass II

Trafalgar Trash

Trafalgar Grass I

Trafalgar Play

Today after dinner I played with my new macro in Trafalgar Park – I am still trying to master it, learn the tricks and get a feel for using it. In these pictures I really like the little touches of setting sun on the small corners of the stone.

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Lightning Clouds IV

Self-Indulgence

How does one define self-indulgence in a photographer? Perhaps = “succumbs to the allure of a new lens”? That was me today. I bought a Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM, lightly used. It was an excellent price, and I could not resist. The rest of my excuse? It’s my birthday in a few days, so that is a pretty good start. Unfortunately, my spouse was mid-air between Iceland and Seattle so I could not consult with her. I did not think this opportunity would last long, so had to move quickly.

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