When i got up  this morning i found more   Flowers from my guy    and  Ms Cappuccino  sniffing the sweet scent      

Remember to take time to smell the roses...  life is short , enjoy it!    

Wishing you all a beautiful day..    Blessings, Ms judi  :)

   This morning I tried my hand at macro--sure hope this is considered one and my hand not too shaky....we had just a little snow yesterday evening and here is a

                        sprouting bud as a reminder of nature getting ready for another season.

Have a great weekend!

I wan't to ge close ...  to capture her beauty...

Could it be my breath...

Wishing you all  a very Happy Valentine's Day 2010 ...  This is the weekend for romance... Go for it!!!!!!!!

 A Rose for you       Blessings, Ms judi

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Thought I'd get these in for the challenge......

As stated yesterday... shots in color coming to a post near you:

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A few items from the past--not really macro but can be considered close up.

    A Tonka  Nostalgia 3   to carry load Nostalgia 1 

        news time  Nostalgia 4 

            A leader Nostalgia 2 of sorts

Have a good weekend and for those who are bombarded with all the snow--stay safe and warm.

I took this a few years ago....

I love his expression.....it's like he is trying to deside if I'm  too big to eat .

Last night while chasing the sunset i captured this Wisconsin  corn field catching the evening rays.....

thinking >   Pink      ( this macro  inspired by our Ms Faerie)  :)

blessings, Ms Judi 

Note:  If you are vain...don't use a macro lens and take photos of yourself.  Pores!  Nose Hairs!  Blemishes!  Discoloration!  YIKES!!!  Luckily, with the control of light and a little help of guassian blur I saved you all from the nightmares you may have had! 

Clowns to the left

  Jokers to the right

Bonus shot...I thought the mountains were pretty.

  Christmas Eve Drive to North Carolina

and quite loosely fits the Bi-Weekly Challenge ...  so let me regress....  digress...

My dog can Lick your Pop.....  

Another set from tuesday night.  And please, all you "Nature's better in color" people... don't get your panties in a wad.  I have shots in color coming to post near you.

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 This evening i went out to capture our amazing Wisconsin   sunset . While i was out  Doug's dad brought over some  homemade frozen  beef   enchiladas (macro)  made by his mother.   This was the first time i have ever had one and it was delicious.. sorry no pics were taken after they were baked.. we ate them too fast! lol 

Have a great evening everyone... stay warm ... blessings,Ms Judi :)

As I was driving home yesterday, I was blinded driving west into the setting sun.  That's right kiddies, the sun was out for the first time this week.  I decided that when I got home, I'd get my camera back out and try and get some shots with more light... not much since the sun was setting... but still.  More light, which means more DOF... and hopefully better pictures.  So here's some more macros for the challenge.  Lemme know what you think (like I have any doubt you wouldn't).

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Happy 'hump' day!

UP> Close 

And> personal 

Hello Everyone

I have not submit anything for a while..it's good to be back shooting again for fun..here is my entry a  castle 

, rolls  and  rose  Happy Valentines 

I don't know species of tree this is, but I like it.

Ill have to admit, this isnt recent, but I had it in my images unused. So sue me. LOL

Just for the challenge some macro shots I took.

I used my my speed light SB-600 to take these, not real good with the flash yet. I need to learn to set the white balance better too. But I gave it a shot. (the six Kids running around the house did not help either. Lol)

Well here they be kind to me. don't make it hurt too much. ;)

 A flower for u

 tiny squirrel friend

 turtle friends_2

 Tiny collection

 Help us_1

The last was for fun, Buddie likes to be in the middle of everything. ;)

I was trying to take pictures of Tricky's toys, which she interpreted as a hostage situation.  I've never known any cat to be SO attached to one toy.

 Punky Rescue 

Other photos of Miss Camera Shy.

Dancing Shadows  

Macros taken with Macro Filter

Footy  Tricky Tickler