Eric has been having a wonderful time with his new macro lens. Several little creatures can be now be seen in amazing detail... as long as they don't move too fast!
Blog posts from Garden
new garden photos
Gee, updating this website everyday is easy when you take half days from work because you are still sick. We leave for Tempe tomorrow, maybe the 100 degree heat will clear up my sinus infection? New...
First shots with new macro lens
Below are two of the shots I've taken with my new 60mm macro lens (click on the pics to see a larger version). This lens is quick and very quiet - I can't wait for the next botanical garden trip....
New plants for the garden
I went to the Raleigh Farmers market this afternoon and came back with a few new additions for our yard.
sowing the seeds of love…
Today I tore out my overgrown mesclun/mustard greens and sowed some new seeds in both planter boxes on our deck. This was my first time growing lettuce greens and I admit, I was a little overzealous...
home sick
I stayed home today because my lymph nodes are so sore and swollen that I am having trouble swallowing. I woke up at the normal time and made myself some tea but Eric took one look at me and sent me...
First pics
The linked pictures are among the first from my new Canon Rebel XT camera :)
Our landlord, the carolina wren
post from Eric with pic
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