Macro Photography – Page 3 – This is Another Story

Lens-Artists Challenge #130: It’s a Small World

Published on January 10, 2021January 9, 2021 by Yinglan15 Comments

I love macros. They are so exotic and different and really only can be seen either with a magnifying glass, a dedicated macro lens, or in my case, a good ol’ regular camera lens with a screw-on macro filter. These filters are tricky to use sometimes as everything must be completely still and as you can see from the below photo, it only magnifies a specific area of the image while blurring the rest.

Since the pandemic began in March 2020, I had not had the opportunity to photograph with my macro lens filters as I was being driven by work and anxiety to the point I had somewhat lost my muse and inspiration to make photographs. I hope to make some in 2021 as it’s looking like spring might be coming early. Therefore, please enjoy some pre-pandemic photos. These photos were from the beautiful spring of pre-pandemic world of 2019.

Lens-Artist Challenge

Sunshine’s Macro Monday

Published on February 4, 2020February 3, 2020 by Yinglan12 Comments

Playing with Lightroom after watching a few videos on YouTube on how to make a subject pop. This is one of my favorite macros and I think with the adjustment, I achieved my goal of making my subject pop.

Sunshine’s Macro Monday

Published on January 28, 2020January 27, 2020 by Yinglan5 Comments

This is my first time participating in this challenge, hope you will enjoy this close-up photo of some strange looking flowers I shot during my solo hike last summer. Continue reading “Sunshine’s Macro Monday” →

Favorite Photos of 2019

Published on December 31, 2019December 31, 2019 by Yinglan5 Comments

Of course, I have to wrap 2019 with my top favorite photos taken in 2019. Continue reading “Favorite Photos of 2019” →

Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected Beauty

Published on May 5, 2019May 4, 2019 by Yinglan6 Comments

This remains one of my favorite macro shot of all time. I did not expect cherry blossom buds to look like this close-up.

I was not expecting a butterfly in my strawberry patch but I’m glad it landed there, just long enough for me to take my picture

Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge

A Photo a Week Challenge: Three of a Kind

Published on May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 by Yinglan5 Comments

After re-reading the challenge rule, I realized it’s a different “three of a kind” – the kind where I’m photographing an object in three different angles, not the three of the same object three of a kind. Continue reading “A Photo a Week Challenge: Three of a Kind” →

Photo of the Week!

Published on May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 by YinglanLeave a comment

I planted these leucanthemums in my backyard a few weeks ago and so far, they’re doing well. I took this picture about two weeks ago and I think it might be time for me to take more as more and more of these pretty flowers come in. Continue reading “Photo of the Week!” →

Tuesday Photo Challenge – Technology

Published on May 1, 2019April 30, 2019 by Yinglan1 Comment

This is definitely a piece of technology. 😄

Tuesday Photo Challenge

#AtoZChallenge 2019 – Y for Yellow

Published on April 29, 2019April 6, 2019 by Yinglan3 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/5.6, 50 mm, ISO-160, 1/160 sec)

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – W for White

Published on April 26, 2019April 17, 2019 by Yinglan5 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/6.3, 30 mm, ISO-100, 1/400 sec)

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – V for Violet

Published on April 25, 2019April 23, 2019 by Yinglan3 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/6.3, 50 mm, ISO-100, 1/250 sec)

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – T for Tulips

Published on April 23, 2019April 21, 2019 by Yinglan5 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/6.3, 114 mm, ISO-100, 1/400 sec)

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – S for Strawberry Flower

Published on April 22, 2019April 17, 2019 by YinglanLeave a comment

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/6.3, 30 mm, ISO-100, 1/320 sec)

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – P for Pine Cones

Published on April 18, 2019April 3, 2019 by Yinglan2 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/5.6, 50 mm, ISO-160, 1/160 sec)

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Photo of the Week!

Published on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by Yinglan5 Comments

I am trying out my brand-new 35 mm lens this week. Continue reading “Photo of the Week!” →

#AtoZChallenge 2019 – J for Jade Necklace

Published on April 11, 2019April 8, 2019 by Yinglan4 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/5.6, 40 mm, ISO-640, 1/160 sec)

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – G for Golden

Published on April 8, 2019April 4, 2019 by Yinglan3 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/9, 123 mm, ISO-100, 1/250 sec)

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Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge: In the Garden

Published on April 7, 2019April 6, 2019 by Yinglan5 Comments

Here are a few things brewing in my garden and my uncle’s garden (which is partly managed by me):

Apricot flowers in the garden next door

Cherry blossoms in the process of becoming flowers in my backyard

Wildflowers which I need to pluck

Wits End Weekly Photo Challenge

Photo of the Week!

Published on April 5, 2019April 4, 2019 by Yinglan2 Comments

This is definitely my favorite photo this week.

Please do check out my Instagram profile.

Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/6.3, 34 mm, ISO-100, 1/250 sec)

#AtoZChallenge 2019 – D for Droplets

Published on April 4, 2019April 3, 2019 by Yinglan4 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/5.6, 49 mm, ISO-640, 1/160 sec)

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#AtoZChallenge 2019 – B for Blue

Published on April 2, 2019April 3, 2019 by Yinglan10 Comments

Theme: Wordless Photos

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Technical Details

Sony Nex-5T (f/6.3, 50 mm, ISO-100, 1/250 sec)

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Photo of the Week!

Published on March 22, 2019March 21, 2019 by YinglanLeave a comment

This is one of my three strawberry plants. Continue reading “Photo of the Week!” →

#WeekendCoffeeShare: Spring is Here???

Published on March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Yinglan10 Comments

Good Monday morning and thank you for joining me in another edition of #WeekendCoffeeShare. If you’ll please follow me, we’re moving this chat to the coffee shop next door. Continue reading “#WeekendCoffeeShare: Spring is Here???” →