Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Fuzzy Bulbs

Clematis in full fuzz.

I have another new camera. An Olympus 850sw was part of the birthday excitement on Saturday.
It's a fun toy. I've got a great deal to learn. I'm a product of a different age. Just adding software to my computer is nerve-wracking. But at its heart it is still a camera so I can get my mind around it.
It's got some macro settings I was playing with yesterday in an attempt to get used to it.
The top shot of the clematis is okay.
The picture below or the orchid bulbs is not so great.
Learning is done best by doing, for me anyway, so I was out learning.
The pics are posted for your enjoyment, such as you can find it.

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Pseudobulbs of a coleogyne cristata. The other kind of fuzzy.








13 comments:

Hilary said...

You're gonna have a lot of fun with that macro setting. Cool fuzz! :)

Leah J. Utas said...

Hilary, I believe I am. Thanks.

Tom Rooney said...

Keep clicking, you're getting the hang of it already.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Tom. It's just a camera. But all those settings and things to play with are more than I need. I miss the old Nikon 35 mm. Fully manual. Used film. Felt good and substantial. The smaller digitals are so much lighter and easier to carry. And auto focus is so much better for old eyes.

the Bag Lady said...

Those clematis look familiar.

Have fun with the new camera - you'll get the hang of it in no time!

Missicat said...

Have fun with your new camera! Of course I remember when you had to load something called "film" and use a "flash" that you had to actually put on the camera.
*sigh* I am old....

Leah J. Utas said...

erm, yeah, dfBL, I think it's 'cuz all clemati look alike...
The camera is fun if overwhelming. But the movie feature has voice so that may make things more exciting.

Oh, Missiucat. I remember film. I still have some in the fridge. I was more careful when using film. Now I just shoot and see.

Leah J. Utas said...

Missicat. Missicat. I can spell. rlly.

Thomma Lyn said...

Oh, I love the fuzz! :) Those are the fuzziest bulbs I've ever seen. And what a cool camera! You're going to have a blast with it.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thomma Lynn, the clematis turned out really good. I'm impressed with the macro on the camera. I didn't do so great with the other pic, but that's what practice is for.
It's a thin, lightweight camera and that's really good.

Thomma Lyn said...

It's me again! You have a blog award from me. :)

Reb said...

How exciting! A new baby to play with! Love the clematis photo, it is so amazing! You're going to have so much fun.

Leah J. Utas said...

TL, you're the top! Thanks.

Reb, thanks. It'll be a blast learning about it.