More experimental photos!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

Thought I'd tackle two new items: My tripod, and my 60 mm macro lens. Here's what happened:

The Setup: Camera, tripod with camera and 60 mm macro lens; my light box with a little jewel.



And here's the resulting photo:



Hope you enjoy!

[SheltieLover]

1. Wow, Peggy!

That's some serious equipment & a breathtakingly gorgeous image you've captured!

Ty for sharing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Thank you so much for your enthusiastic response, my dear SheltieLover!

I'm so used to my equipment that I no longer think of it as something serious. But I've been where you are, and I understand how all of this looks to you.

And I have a lot to learn yet about true macro photography--but I'm working on it!

Thank you for your very kind comments!

[sprinkleeninow]

3. ....

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Aw, thank you, my dear sprinkleeninow! You are definitely too kind!

[Tarzanrock]

4. Check out Abe used books.

It's an online used book store. They have plenty of cheap books on macro photography as well as all other types of photography.
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?ds=20&kn=macro%20photography%20book&sts=t

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks for the great idea, my dear Tarzanrock! I'll check it out.

[George McGovern]

7. Whoa Peggy! Beautiful. AndyS would be proud of you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Awww, thank you so much, dear George, for your kind and generous thoughts.

Andy was always trying to encourage me to try new things and it has been awhile since I've felt like doing them. Grief has a way of stopping you in your tracks.

But now I'm better and I know he would be so pleased.

[Deuxcents]

9. I have a lovely pair of blue topaz earrings very similar to this..made a pretty model for you to capture

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thanks so much, my dear Deuxcents! How cool is that??? Very.

Every now and then I feel like trying something new. It's fun as well as frustrating! But that's how I learn.

[Deuxcents]

11. It's very cool and with your imagination and getting better acquainted with your camera, you'll be ready

For a gallery soon! The DU gallery is always open and enjoying your progress 🌺

[calimary]

12. Looks like blue topaz.

Mighty purty!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. Thanks so much, my dear calimary!

It's my birthstone, and yes, mighty purty!

[LoisB]

13. That is an awesome photograph. Thank you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Thanks so much, my dear LoisB . . . so glad you like it! n/t

[LoisB]

27. I wish I had that kind of talent. I can see a magnificent photograph in my mind but somehow

between my mind and the camera, the translation gets lost. My own grandchildren say "don't let Grandma take the pictures".

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. I am sorry that your grandchildren are that way towards you. We all have gifts. You must find yours! n/t

[Permanut]

14. Nicely done.

Success on the first try!

We want more.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. Ah, thank you so much, my dear Permanut!

I took about 15 photos, so no, this was not on the first try, by a long shot!

Every photo I took yesterday reminded me that I have a lot to learn. There will be more! Not sure when.

I really appreciate your support!

[Permanut]

32. I took a class years ago from a pro photographer..

This was during the film era.

His best advice was to take 100 photos and throw 99 of them away. I'm not very good at following his advice!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. Oh, do I ever hear you! But at least discarding the digital ones is a lot easier than discarding film photos! n/t

[HAB911]

15. I like it!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

22. And I'm so glad you do, my dear HAB911!

It was an effort but definitely worth doing. I look forward to the time when I experience much clearer results!

Thank you!

[Callalily]

16. You are on a roll Peggy, with your experiments!

And with great results I'll add.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Thanks so very much, my dear Callalily!

Learning new photographic skills often highlights our vulnerabilities! But I trust all my friends here to be supportive as I work to become more skilled.

You are too kind, and I really appreciate it!

[Diamond_Dog]

17. Very creative! and what a splendid result!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

24. Thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

I worked for this one, believe me! It feels good to stretch while I'm learning new stuff.

[Walleye]

18. Wow, good job! That's a lot of work I know. Lots of details to work out.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

25. Thanks so much, my dear Walleye!

For sure it was a lot of work. And it was also definitely worth it!

[wendyb-NC]

26. That is very cool

[CaliforniaPeggy]

31. Thanks so much, my dear wendyb-NC! I'm glad you like it!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

28. Great work Peggy!

I should get a box like that.

Nice tripod. Is it a Benro?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. Thanks so much, my dear Grumpy!

The light box is a great tool. I don't use it a lot, but now and then it gives me just what I want.

And yes, the tripod is a Benro. My receipt says "Benro Tortoise Columnless Carbon Fiber 2 Series Tripod w/ GX30 Ball Head."

Nice and light, with so many things to manipulate that I'm still learning it!

It wasn't cheap. Paul's Photo in Torrance sold it to me; it cost $400. That included the tax.