I’ve been busy? I’ve been preoccupied? Time got away from me? Whatever the reason, I’m looking at my unposted photos from May. One of those outings was to Mather Lake and I was still trying to get used to the new Tamron 18 -300mm lens. You’ll be happy to know that it and I have become good friends. It’s just so different from the Fuji lenses.
I like Mather Lake because it’s close and has swans. I love swans. They are so graceful. But very often they are on the other side of the lake. Too far for a 300mm lens. That day in May I got lucky.
Here are some photos.
There’s more to come!
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Fun! I am anxiously awaited my new camera. Your photos are so crisp, clear, and personable, Anne.
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Thanks Donna! It took a while to get used to that lens. Functions are in different places than when shooting with a Fuji lens. It takes me a few minutes to remember which lens I have on the camera, meaning what dial does what.
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Starts out frustrating, and becomes the fun.
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Great shots, Anne! That lake is close to where we lived at Hwy 50 and Mather, such a beautiful area! Looks like you’re good friends with your new camera 🙂 I heard it’s getting hot there too–stay cool!
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Thanks Terri! Yes, Mather Lake is a jewel for us locals. Today is great–in the high 80s. Last week was triple digits.
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That’s good to hear! My friend lives over in Woodland–she texted me a pic of the weather app last week–105!
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I think we’re in for a hot summer again. Lucky you in Washington!
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It gets hot here near Spokane. Low 90s expected. Let’s cross both sets of fingers for a mild wildfire season.
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Yikes! That too. Canada is having a tough start to their fire season.
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Lovely work, as always, Anne! Do you handhold your 300mm lens or use a tripod? Very nice shots – sharp. I love seeing red-winged blackbirds – always a favorite from childhood.
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Thanks -N! I can handhold this lens since it’s very light.
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Looks like a peaceful place…..love the swans….but the turtle😊😊🐢🐢
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These captures from Mather Lake are so wonderful 🙂
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I’m so happy to hear you are becoming friends with your Tamron lens, that is such good news Anne.
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The swans are out enjoying that beautiful sunny weather, Anne. Your lens does nice landscapes too.
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Thanks Tracey!
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Beautiful, and I love the swans too! Your new lens has done a great job of capturing them 🙂
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Thanks Sarah!
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Swans are so hard to capture on film–and red-winged blackbirds, and that lovely shy camflouged tortoise. What a peaceful array.
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Thanks Stephanie. I’m not sure what that Red Winged BB was squawking about but it did give me the opportunity for a good picture. You’ve got to take the opportunity!
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