Heat! That’s the challenge summer brings to the Sacramento area. Due to climate change, our infrequent triple digit weather has become the norm. Add to that, we need to stay away from our rivers and lakes because of social distancing. It’s not my favorite season. But the flowers are blooming and I love macro and close up photography.
So here are some macro/close up floral images for Amy’s summer challenge:
As I’m posting this, they are predicting a high of 98 degrees and right now it’s 92 degrees. My garden will be pruned tomorrow morning! There might be a photography tutorial in my future this afternoon.
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Stunning macro/close up captures! What a beautiful gallery.
Thank you for sharing with us.
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Thank you Amy! It reached 104 this afternoon. I’ll feel better when we do Fall!!
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Wow, 104… stay in A/C.
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Yes, air conditioning it is. Car, store, home! When we moved here, we would have triple digits maybe 5 days out of the entire summer. Oh well!
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Your flowers are glorious! I don’t think you need a tutorial — you could give one!
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Thank you Tina! I really, really need tutorials on the Fuji and Photoshop!
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Glorious macros – really no need for tutorials!
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Thank you Leya! I need tutorials on Photoshop and my Fuji! I don’t use PS yet and the course I bought is now 3 years old.
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Beautiful photos Anne!!! I know what you mean… I don’t like heat either!! I’m going to Spain in a few days, where temperatures above 100º are also the common thing… I’m even thinking on leaving my camera here!! I’m not sure I’m going to go out with that kind of temperatures… (I’ll take it, of course… because “just in case”, hehehe)
Have a beautiful week!! And take care, Anne!
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Thanks Mercedes! Have fun in Spain and bring back lovely pictures.
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Oh what beautiful flowers you have on display. Gorgeous post.
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Thank you Cee! I appreciate it!!
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Beautiful 🌹
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Thank you! I appreciate it.
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Beautiful photos. Very well done.
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Thank you John!
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These are beautiful! I need to pull my macro out.
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Thank you Gina! Yes, take your macro for a walk!!
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I totally agree with you. Beautiful images!
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Thank you Ana! Today it’s going to be about 107 F. My dog and I have already walked 3 miles, and we’ll probably be in the rest of the day.
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Beautiful shots.
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Thank you Rupali! I’ve been enjoying your blog too.
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Many thanks Anne.
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Hi, Anne. Gorgeous shots. I hope you manage to get out early to avoid the worst of the heat. Your captures are beautiful, a treat for us.
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Thank you Patti! The dog and I got out at 6 a.m. today and walked almost 3 miles. Triple digits again today, staying in!
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You have to get out early, for sure. Glad you got in 3 miles.
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Ha! the dog is resting and I’m doing a tutorial on the XT3! Sitting is great right now!!
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