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flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:23 PM Jun 2020

So I'm walking 6 miles a day as part of my effort to socially distance from the refrigerator

And of course I'm carrying my camera. Working at practicing my macro skills, small game hunting if you will.

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Thistle gone to seed.

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Texas primrose. They also come in pink. Seldom see just one, they're usually in a massive display.

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This little guy is about the size of a housefly. Never stops moving in a very erratic and nervous sort of way. Doing my best to get a face forward shot but he moves, the wind blows and I'm not the most stable platform. The keep rate on this guy is very low.

So, bear with me while I lose this extra 10 pounds that sheltering in place has given me.

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So I'm walking 6 miles a day as part of my effort to socially distance from the refrigerator (Original Post) flamin lib Jun 2020 OP
Wow, beautiful photos! FM123 Jun 2020 #1
Wow! cilla4progress Jun 2020 #2
All are fabulous Ohiogal Jun 2020 #3
GREAT photos! JDC Jun 2020 #4
I feel conflicted... MLAA Jun 2020 #5
Only 10 lbs? You're doing great! Nice pictures, too. BComplex Jun 2020 #6
Wonderful photos! And LOL @ socially distancing pnwest Jun 2020 #7
No need to practice your macro skills, kiddo.... Talitha Jun 2020 #8
Would that were true, Tal. flamin lib Jun 2020 #9
Beautiful! Callalily Jun 2020 #10
Wonderful! Solly Mack Jun 2020 #11
Thanks for posting these Scarsdale Jun 2020 #12
At 6 miles a day I should lose a pound a week. I take my miniature Schnauzer with me flamin lib Jun 2020 #19
Congratulations! Scarsdale Jun 2020 #22
Wow, stunning macro shots! You've got the touch, my dear flamin lib. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2020 #13
As I've said before, I'm getting real good at 'delete'. flamin lib Jun 2020 #14
Yes, thank gawd for delete! You're practicing and you will continue to improve! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2020 #15
You are so kind. flamin lib Jun 2020 #16
I'm inspired to walk...thanks!❤ Karadeniz Jun 2020 #17
If you have a camera or smart phone take it with you and flamin lib Jun 2020 #18
That seems like too much work. mgardener Jun 2020 #20
Ha! I shoulda' thought of that two months ago . . .nt flamin lib Jun 2020 #21
Green Bee! maxsolomon Jun 2020 #23
I have a huge cluster of those pink primroses True Blue American Jun 2020 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author True Blue American Jun 2020 #25
A friend said she was definitely getting the Quarantine 15. Beartracks Jun 2020 #26

MLAA

(17,165 posts)
5. I feel conflicted...
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 01:44 PM
Jun 2020

I want you to be at a healthy weight....but I also want the pics to keep coming 😬

They are wonderful!

Talitha

(6,479 posts)
8. No need to practice your macro skills, kiddo....
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 04:20 PM
Jun 2020

You've got them down pat.

TBH I thought the first one was a bunch of Trout flies.... thistle seeds though, whew!

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
9. Would that were true, Tal.
Tue Jun 2, 2020, 05:27 PM
Jun 2020

Shooting macro 'in the wild' isn't like a studio setting. I'm having difficulty getting within focus range quickly and dealing with all the motion. Just takes practice and lots of discarded images. I'm getting real good at 'delete'.

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
12. Thanks for posting these
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 11:02 AM
Jun 2020

gorgeous photos. Nice way to get your mind off what is happening, at least for a while. Keep us posted on the weight loss!

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
19. At 6 miles a day I should lose a pound a week. I take my miniature Schnauzer with me
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 03:53 PM
Jun 2020

for the first mile and a quarter but between being 15 years old and little short legs she fades pretty fast. Short walk to placate her then pick up the camera and get serious.

Day 4 and the scale says I've lost a half pound!

Scarsdale

(9,426 posts)
22. Congratulations!
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 07:11 PM
Jun 2020

Nice way to accomplish the loss, not boring at all. The dog sounds sweet, too. So much a part of our lives and families. Keep up the good work.

flamin lib

(14,559 posts)
14. As I've said before, I'm getting real good at 'delete'.
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 12:24 PM
Jun 2020

I'm still having issues with getting into focus range quickly. What I'm getting better at is seeing the composition.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,308 posts)
15. Yes, thank gawd for delete! You're practicing and you will continue to improve!
Wed Jun 3, 2020, 12:43 PM
Jun 2020

It's inevitable. You do great work. No question there!

True Blue American

(17,972 posts)
24. I have a huge cluster of those pink primroses
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 08:12 AM
Jun 2020

In full bloom right now next to my front porch. A friend from Church gave me one last year.

They need to be planted in an enclosed space.

Response to maxsolomon (Reply #23)

Beartracks

(12,761 posts)
26. A friend said she was definitely getting the Quarantine 15.
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 02:38 PM
Jun 2020

In context, I'm pretty sure was referring to pounds.

P.S. Beautiful shots. The thistle is dramatic.

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