The world of macro photography opens up new possibilities to test the limits of my gear and discover some gems hidden in that under-world.
I photographed this leaf because it shows the transition from summer greens to the yellow-brown hues of the fall.
It's a good thing I have relatively good self control because I really wanted to sink my teeth into whatever this is. Do birds eat them? There's a reason why they're so red and yummy looking.
More leaf action!
Mossy tree
This field of blooming white flowers was off the path, so I had to walk through the soggy ground to get to it. My Olympus TG6 is a jack of all trades, and one of its tools is a microscope setting. It can create some great macro shots, but it takes some doing. One particular setting that I like is the Focus Stacking function that allows you to take multiple photos and combine them for a single shot with more areas in focus. The only problem is that you need a tripod to stabilize the camera because you're shooting very close (usually in an awkward position) and nature is always moving stuff around. I've been avoiding carrying my tripod on long hikes, so I just point the camera and try to stay as still as possible while it does its thing.
It looks like they're in the last stages of their cycle.
Sometimes focus stacking just doesn't work, so I like to get real close in standard microscope mode and click.
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