Arty Macro

Time for some arty type photos, I do like taking close up shots of things but have been without a decent macro lens since I changed my Nokia phone for an iPhone. But now, once again, I have a macro lens so I've put it to use. Though it would have been handy two years ago when I found fossils on our trip to the Jurassic Coast (Lyme Regis) 

I think I have photos of them somewhere which I'll share at a later date if I can find them.

Fossils at Cardiff Museum

Amethyst Geode at Cardiff Museum.

Tree trunk at the Welsh Botanical Gardens

Tree trunk at the Welsh Botanical Gardens

Tree trunk at the Welsh Botanical Gardens

I know these photos will never win any awards but they make me happy to see, particularly the amethyst one. Who knew amethysts had gold flecks in them, although I suspect it's iron deposits left during the formation I'm no expert so don't quote me on that. 

National Botanical Garden of Wales - Part 2

As promised part 2 from our visit to the National Botanical Gardens of Wales on Saturday, I got lucky I believe and caught some wonderful shots of birds. I kneeled down to get the first shot, ended up with wet knees and needing a hand back up again. The geese in the second shot had decided I had got too close and were leaving, I took several photos of them but this one turned out the best. And the mallard in the last photo was pure luck.

 

Hope these have piqued someones interest at least, feel free to leave me a comment on how I could improve or if you like anything.

Love

Teacup

xx

National Botanical Garden of Wales - Part 1

We visited the Botanical Gardens on Saturday, or as the Mr would say, I dragged him there. We ran the gauntlet of weathers whilst there, from glorious sunshine to overcast with the threat of rain. It was only the second time I'd used the camera so still had it set on 'guide' mode. 

(I might post some of the first photos I took but they seriously aren't that good)

The photo's I've shared are all from the 'glorious sunshine' part of our day, the colours really came out fantastically. I thought I'd share a few scenic shots today and some animal shots tomorrow. I hope you've enjoyed seeing the National Botanical Garden of Wales, if you can visit at any point I'd recommend it.

Love
Teacup
xx