catching up...

If you asked me what I did 3 days ago I would probably stare into space and hum and hah and I couldn't tell you.  All I know is that over the last few days I have taken photos, had an Australia Day BBQ, worked, scrapped, giggled with friends, fiddled with PS, sent 3/4 of my children off to school for another year and did washing that would gobsmack a Chinese laundry.  Yes Siree! Hu Fwung Wot would be suitably impressed with yours truly however, I'll not get into the laundering techniques required for a family of 6 for fear of grossing you out forever.

Thank you for the emails suggesting which macro lens you would recommend.  Most of them were very helpful and I ended up deciding on this...

Here's what I've found:

• Love the pics.
• The clarity is devine.
• It's a heavy lens.
• Don't take macro shots in a breeze because the auto focus will keep seeking until the subject stops moving but by then you'll be frowning and frowning is never good at any age. Moving on...
• It requires skill to take a focused shot without a tripod.
• It takes great portraits.
• Overall it will take some getting used to but I am happy.
• and don't try to take a photo while you're wearing glasses.  It'll make a clunking sound and you'll probably say "oh!"

So I have taken a few pics.  Some of which are barely recognisable and a couple of which have made it to Project 365.  This, however is not one of them.

Ok.  So honestly this wasn't intended for Project 365 but being Australia Day and all and organising a BBQ with the expected company, I got distracted and at the end of the day a tad desperate so, well... here you have it.

Here is Day 17 and also Day 1 of my new lens.

Yes.  They are the elusive peepers that almost had me hopping on a 747 direct to the land of Obama to retrieve them.  Lucky for Obama, I was able to wrestle them from the clutches of a sock drawer.  Now I no longer frown, have headaches or stretch marks.

The kid attached to this is edible.  And he likes it when I get a gnash on.  It's symbiotic.

Kathie also sent me this -

Thanks Kathie!  Kathie is a fellow SM Master 2008 and I believe is one of the most talented scrapbookers Australia has to offer.

I will be lazy and forward this to all of the girls up there in the 'Friends I Stalk' list.  You are all great bloggers even though I see some of you coming and going without comment.  You know who you are! ; )

I do believe there is something else I need to post here but I'm having a perimenopausal moment.  Oh well... at least my ankles aren't swelling.

Comments

[Tanya]

Hi Lynette,

Thanks for visiting my blog!! Yes you are even more gorgeous IRL and wow, love your blog - fantastic photos, your work is sooo inspiring! Ok, I'm following your blog now lol...

[KatherineB]

Noice Lynette.... very noice..... love the photo of the eye - wow.... does that mean we need to wish you a Happy Birthday or did you get to play with your present early.... BTW great picture Peyton - very well done.

[kathie]

No, no, no. Don't say that. I can't possibly live up to a title like that! LOL. I do love your work too.

Lovely, lovely pics. I am quit jealous of your nice new lens.

[julie]

Loving the pages here and the pics taken with your new lense.

[Pam]

WOW! Those are some amazing shots! I may have to add that to my wish list too!

[Janette]

You got the lens! Woo Hoo! Yes it takes some getting use to. Has a very small depth of field. BUT it sure is fun. I hate using a tripod with mine. That is too hard and a big pain. Try and rest the lens on your arm that helps a lot. You can't have any shake with it. As you have noticed. You got to try the little insects, you will be amazed at what you can capture. Love your eye photo. That is stunning. Have fun with it. I'm sure you will show all kinds of beauty. You must get a flickr account and I can send you links to some great macro photographers. It will give you all kinds of idea. I am so addicted to that sight. So much talent and so many ideas. You won't be sorry.

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Very nice! You've set the bar pretty high for yourself to be taking that beautiful shot of your peepers on your first day!!! Love it.

And the eye photo is mesmerizing.

Come take some pictures of me. Wait, don't do that because if you use that lens I will see every imperfection and will get depressed. Just come visit me instead. No, I'll come visit you.

[Melinda]

Glad you are happy with your lens. "The Eye" is amazing. I want to see some up close and personal shots of your frogs...even better if they are covered in dust!

[Sherryn]

Did Donna say she's coming to visit!? Yeepppeee!

These are very cool photos. This is Tyler's eye? Did you mascara his lashes? The look very separated.

Ok, so if I become an Australian citizin, will I get invited to your Aust Day BBQ next year? xx

[Anita Meade]

Hi Lynette.
Where can I get me some of those glasses that banish stretch marks??? LOL! I'll have 6 pairs please. Enjoy the new lens - looks like it's getting a good workout :) Anita. xx

[scrappysue]

i love that one of the glasses!!! school's back on tues and wed here - seems like they've been out for a while!

[Leanne Stamatellos]

since i'm not in the "friends I stalk' list I guess i'll have to leave a comment.

that is one mighty lens you have there - might have to catch up for some serious play time soon.

[Moira]

Love the 'Peepers' shot. Lucky duck with the new lens, very jealous.

[scrappysue]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FOR TOMORROW!!!!! 23 again?

[Bev]

Happy Birthday my gorgeous perimenapausal friend!!!!
Yea, hope you have a great day and a luscious lunch with your family xxxx

[Julie Heard]

How cool are those close up shots Lynette.
A macro lense is on my 'i want' list ... unfortunatly it keeps getting bumped lower down as more 'we need' things pop up round the house.... oh well, one day maybe lol.

xx

[michelle macdonald]

I was just looking at your things in the Masters magazine this weekend again, and was thinking how lovely your work is. You must of got some terrific masters prizes too! Love your camera Lens... so awesome.