Goldenrod at the Golden Hour

[alfredo]

Used an old Suntar telephoto and extension tubes. It's not the greatest lens, but 135mm 2.8 lenses are relatively easy to get right. I like the results when used in good light. There's a lot to be said for $20 lenses.


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[elleng]

1. Those are great, alfredo!

Going out to shoot some now. Taking claritin first!!!

[alfredo]

2. Getting up close and personal opens up a new reality. BTW, carry some crushed red peppers.

They will give temporary relief when the Claritin fails. Chew a couple pieces to release the oils. It works.

[Curmudgeoness]

4. It isn't goldenrod that will cause your allergies to get bad.

It is the lowly ragweed that also blooms at the same time, but you don't see the "flowers" since they are tiny and green. But I guess you will probably run into ragweed if you are out looking for goldenrod. Just don't give the lovely goldenrod a bad rap.

[elleng]

6. OK, I won't, Curmudgeoness.

Pics coming, and as it's along my path it's easy to find and capture. Will beware of ragweed, which really got me when I was a kid. We'll see what happens this year.

[Solly Mack]

3. Bugs!

Nice.

[Curmudgeoness]

5. You didn't say this was a sex thread.

Apparently, you found some amorous bugs of some sort....I have no idea what they are.

Great pictures, and I am very impressed if this is not a great lens.

[alfredo]

7. It's got a great personality. I'm teaching myself that sharpness isn't everything.

It is a Locust Borer Beetle

[juxtaposed]

8. nice blur

[alfredo]

9. Thanks. A narrow DOF and a distant background really helped.

[juxtaposed]

10. it's like magic when it shows up dof comes from a nice lens, and

a lot more other factors.

[alfredo]

11. Extension tubes affects the bokeh in a good way.

Also, Japan makes good glass, and has for a long time. This lens has 8 blades and a built-in extendable hood.

[Blue_In_AK]

12. Nice shots.

Cool bugs.

[alfredo]

13. Thanks. This was the first time I've noticed that bug.