Backyard Macros-Contest Winner

by Carolyn Derstine

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Raindrop garden

Raindrop garden

Taken after a brief shower. The black-eyed susan flower was refracted in the raindrops on an iris leaf. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Sibling rivalry Clematis style

Sibling rivalry Clematis style

My spring growing Clematis grew quite full on the vine. I liked the way these two flowers overlapped, competing for the sun. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Frog close-up

Frog close-up

This frog got stranded in our garage so I had a photo shoot with him before releasing him. He allowed me to get quite close for several shots before hopping away. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Red dogwood blossoms

Red dogwood blossoms

One of my favorite trees when blooming. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

A crab spider lays in wait on flowers (this is a Japanese Anemone) to catch the prey that visit the flowers. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Astilbe

Astilbe

The bright green new growth of an astilbe plant caught my eye. Taken with black velvet placed behind plant outside. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Color coordinated

Color coordinated

A bee (or bee mimic) rests on a Coreopsis flower. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Winter patio scene

Winter patio scene

A leaf rests on a layer of ice coating our brick patio. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Sweet Kate

Sweet Kate

This is a spiderwort flower, variety "Sweet Kate". Taken with Tamron 90mm macro lens with extension tubes added. Intentional blurring except for flower edge.
Unfurling fern frond

Unfurling fern frond

A fern in my shade bed unfurling a new frond. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Hi there!

Hi there!

This praying mantis posed so nicely for me. They have such expressive faces! Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Lightning strike toadlily

Lightning strike toadlily

The toadlily flower does well in shade. This variety is called "lightning strike". Taken outside with black velvet wrapped around stem. Tamron 90mm macro lens.
Bleeding heart

Bleeding heart

One of my favorite spring flowers. Tamron 90mm macro lens.

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Macro photography enables me see details and gain an appreciation for the wonder and beauty of nature even in my own backyard. All photos shot with a Tamron 90mm macro lens.
WINNER - Tamron’s Macro Photo Contest
  • Raindrop garden
  • Sibling rivalry Clematis style
  • Frog close-up
  • Red dogwood blossoms
  • Beauty and the Beast
  • Astilbe
  • Color coordinated
  • Winter patio scene
  • Sweet Kate
  • Unfurling fern frond
  • Hi there!
  • Lightning strike toadlily
  • Bleeding heart

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Guestbook for “Backyard Macros-Contest Winner”

Name/Note Date

09/11/12

Foxie

Beautiful shots!I am learning the art of macro now and this is a great inspiration for me Thank you for posting your photos!

08/26/12

Gary S.

You shoot what I look for. These are great.

08/14/12

doug.watson.503

This inspires me to get back into photography. Justygot a Canon 60D and Tamron 18-270.

07/31/12

hunter

This type of photography is my obsession. You do it so well. I am jealous, love it. Excellent eye for the perfect pic.

07/26/12

Sballard775

Perfect! Captured beauty in it's own beauty! Brilliant! SB

07/17/12

Douglas Vergara

As usual,your work leaves me almost speechless. You are truly to be admired for your work.

06/25/12

Pearla54

Stunning work.

06/10/12

terri.dershem

WOW the color is amazing!

06/05/12

steve.bougon

Great....the leaf looks like "nature's lips"

06/02/12

mercouri

Love these photos! Especially the praying mantis. Thanks.

05/24/12

jadedhills

Some excellent photographs, beautiful,very well done.

05/14/12

La Atkinson

Very lovely, convincing me that I need a Tamron 90mm Macro lense... :)

05/10/12

Kim Lac

Beautiful pictures!

05/10/12

sonnysnakeskin

Beautiful Gallery. Nice work. High5!

05/03/12

Micki Krupa

stunning shots, small or large nature's design can't be beat

04/24/12

bosley

d.e. bosley, jr.

04/24/12

VB

pretty

04/22/12

NikonShooter

What can i say except "Simply Amazing!!"

04/16/12

Nursedina

Love these! When I need inspiration, I will be back. Really love the pics!

04/02/12

mcliu

beautiful series

03/29/12

Yellowfin43

Great eye! I just purchased the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM and the Canon MR14EX macro ring lite. Can't wait to get some keepers! I'll be watching you. Tony

03/06/12

kw711x

These are awesome and impressive. It's encouraging to learn that you took many of them in your back yard. We don't have to travel to exotic places to get stunning photos. Congratulations on winning!

03/06/12

LuM

You’ve captured the elegance of nature with an artist eye. Beautiful images!

03/05/12

Creative Vision

Really nice work, Carolyn. Congratulations!

02/21/12

junior

Wow! So beautiful pictures. Thanks for sharing.

02/13/12

Maggie Molino

Wow, what a beautiful image! Just one fabulous shot after another!

02/12/12

Richphoto

Very, very nice! A much deserved win. Please share more of your work. These are really inspiring.

02/06/12

Douglas Vergara

Beautiful work - Great

02/01/12

Irene S

I can see the love you have for everything you photographed! These photos are beautiful.

01/31/12

Anita Bower

Excellent work! Well deserved win! Congratulations and thanks for sharing.

01/26/12

wpender

Simply Beautiful! Nicely captured! Simply put, I love your work.

01/26/12

Pankaj

Brilliant work. Do you have a blog or something. I would like to follow.

10/29/11

mcliu

Fabulous work.. Each are gems . It can't be better than this.I believe Regards Liu

 

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