Life cycle study - Lily of the Valley

[Mad Aussie]

This is very cool watching this happen

[Wicked Dark]

thanks MA & kat. I think when it's over I'll make a video of them. It's been a fun project so far.

[QuietOne]

It's amazing how fast they're growing. I'm looking forward to the next set. Video, too; that sounds like a cool idea.

[Wicked Dark]

Well since I'm leaving for vacation tomorrow I thought I'd update this series today. Plus it rained this morning and flower close ups are more magical with raindrops. The flowers are fully bloomed and smell like heaven.







All done with the E-30 and the vintage OM 90mm macro. No tubes. No flash. Several mosquitoes. *******s.

[Mad Aussie]

Very pretty WD. Nice work. That 2nd shot came out great didn't it!

Where are you going on vacation?

[Marko]

Loving this last set WD - so cool, nice macro.
Yeah for sure - have an amazing vacation!!! Don't miss us too much

[Wicked Dark]

thanks guys. I stuck another one up on smugmug. took me like 50 tries and I'm still not thrilled with it, but whatever.

am heading to California (again) to see a few of our favorite winemakers & taste their 2010 releases. also doing some hiking at Pinnacles National Monument & Big Sur. A couple nights in Monterey as well. we love it there.

[Mad Aussie]

Don't care about the wine bit myself but can't wait to see the Big Sur and Pinnacles

[Wicked Dark]

I hope to get some decent ones in Paso Robles as well...it's gorgeous there.

[Hillbillygirl]

Still watching, and still lovin' it WD. They are al excellent IMO.
Have a nice vacation, and have a sip or two for me .