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 Genesee Valley Lavender Farm Caledonia, NY ~ 2026-06-26 A morning sunrise at the Genesee Valley Lavender Farm Nikon D850, Nikkor 50, AF-G 1:1.8-1.8 @50mm, f/6, 1/4s, ISO-64, Manual Mode |  Lotus Festival #1 Bergen, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Some flowers at this huge nursery full of these flowers. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-110, Auto ISO |  Lotus Festival #2 Bergen, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Two of the many flowers at this Bergen Water Gardens nursery. Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-180, Auto ISO | |
 LotusFest #3 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Garden Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-125, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #5 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-125, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #6 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-200, Auto ISO | |
 LotusFest #7 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-70, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #8 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO-72, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #9 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO-200, Auto ISO | |
 LotusFest #10 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/6.3, 1/640s, ISO-125, Auto ISO |  LotusFest #11 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-180, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #12 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-200, Auto ISO, Spot Metering | |
 LotusFest #13 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-280, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #14 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-1000, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #15 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-280, Auto ISO, Spot Metering | |
 LotusFest #16 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-180, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #17 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-160, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  LotusFest #18 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/22, 1/640s, ISO-500, Auto ISO, Spot Metering | |
 LotusFest #19 Churchville, NY ~ 2024-07-28 Bergen Water Gardens Nikon D850, Rokinon 85MAF-N 85mm F1.4 Aspherical Lens @85mm, f/8, 1/640s, ISO-160, Auto ISO, Spot Metering |  Cherry Blossoms Against the Sun Le Roy, NY ~ 2023-05-09 A bee pollinating cherry blossoms, back lit with the sun. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/9, 1/200s, ISO-100, Manual Mode, Flash fill-in |  Morning Walk July 2020 Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-07-03 Capturing the beauty of nature at home. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @300mm, f/14, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash | |
 Morning Raspberries Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-07-03 Part of my morning walk around the yard. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/14, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash |  Snail Enjoying Breakfast Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-07-03 There are plenty of raspberries to share with nature's creatures. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/14, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash |  Ripening Wet Blackberries Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-07-03 These blackberries have another week or so before they are ready to be picked. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/14, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash | |
 We Blackberries Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-07-03 These blackberries are close enough to the house that I can give them a little water. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/14, 1/200s, ISO-10, Spot Metering, Flash |  Time to Smell the Roses 2020 Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-06-20 I started growing this rose bush 26 years ago in an apartment. All but 2 bushes have been eaten by deer. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @247mm, f/18. 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Fill-in flash |  Apple Blossom with not a Honey Bee Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-05-23 At first I thought / hoped that this was a honey bee but actually there have been very few honey bees seen in the yard & this is not one of them. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/9, 1/200s, ISO-100, Fill-in Flash, Matrix Metering with Aperture priority | |
 A Colorful Apple Blossom Le Roy, NY ~ 2020-05-23 With snow one week and two weeks later the temperature 94, the apple blossoms had a very short window for pollination. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @315mm, f/9, 1/200s, ISO-100, Fill-in Flash, Matrix metering with Aperture priority. |  Color in Winter Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-11-29 Looking for a little color on a very gloomy afternoon. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @300mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-400, Manual Mode, Bounce Flash |  A Little Green In Winter Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-11-29 This green stood out and almost glowed in woods. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @105mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-400, Manual Mode, Bounce Flash | |
 Brown Knapweed Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-10-04 Wildflowers before the hard frost Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @165mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-100, Manual Mode, Defused flash mount above camera |  Daylilies Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-07-23 A little color to offset the Milky Way. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-1600, Manual Mode, Bounce Flash |  Water Lily Catching Some Rays Undisclosed ~ 2019-06-23 This water lily was in a pond with big trees to create lots of shade. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/500s, ISO-200, Manual Mode | |
 Close-up of a Water Lily Undisclosed ~ 2019-06-23 This water lily just had a beautiful color. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @225mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Manual Mode |  Bluebells 2019 in the "Forbidden Forest" #1 Forbidden Forest, Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-05-08 Deep within the "Forbidden Forest" lies a stream with several acres of Bluebells. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-560, Spot Metering |  Bluebells 2019 in the "Forbidden Forest" #2 Forbidden Forest, Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-05-08 A closeup of some Bluebells. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @375mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-450, Spot Metering | |
 Bluebells 2019 in the "Forbidden Forest" #3 Forbidden Forest, Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-05-08 In this area of the Forbidden Forest, there are several acres of Bluebells. (Just a small area shown.) Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-450, Spot Metering |  Bluebells 2019 in the "Forbidden Forest" #4 Forbidden Forest, Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-05-08 Bluebells along the river. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-220, Spot Metering |  Bluebells 2019 in the "Forbidden Forest" #5 Forbidden Forest, Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-05-08 Early morning photo of Bluebells up close. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @315mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-220, Spot Metering | |
 Bluebells 2019 in the "Forbidden Forest" #6 Hundred Acre Woods ~ 2019-05-08 I think the Hundred Acre Wood is part of the Forbidden Forest where a gentle stream flows. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @46mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-900, Spot Metering |  Mystical Creature Inside a Black Walnut Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-04-24 Exploring a 20 sq ft area, I found this interesting black walnut. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash |  Flowers in the Wild Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-04-04 Found in the "Forbidden Forest". It is obvious that someone came before me. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/10, 1/125s, ISO-100, Manual Mode, Filtered Flash | |
 The Origin of Velcro Le Roy, NY ~ 2019-04-04 Did you know that the idea for Velcro came from berdock? Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @277mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-900, Spot Metering, Auto ISO, fixed aperture & shutter |  Water Lily in Florida The Villages, FL ~ 2019-03-09 Signs of Spring Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/800s, ISO-100, Spot Metering |  Leaves in the Light Machpelah Cemetery, Le Roy, NY ~ 2018-10-15 The sun was shining bright on these leaves still on the tree. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/180s, ISO-100, Spot Metering | |
 Trilliums Letchworth State Park, NY ~ 2018-05-13 In the 70's I would see trilliums everywhere but not now. I found these in a remote area of Letchworth. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/6.3, 1/200s, ISO-400, Matrix Metering |  Bluebells on Mother's Day Undisclosed ~ 2018-05-13 Bluebells only last a few days depending on the temperature. These lasted only 3 days. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-400, Matrix Metering, TTL Fill-in flash |  Crawling Inside a Bluebell Undisclosed ~ 2018-05-13 The camera / tripod was carefully placed around other bluebells. The camera was mounted to the leg of the tripod to get it closer to the ground. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-200, Matrix Metering, TTL Fill-in flash | |
 Highland Park 2018 #1 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 Highland Park in the Spring Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @225mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering |  Highland Park 2018 #2 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 Highland Park in the Spring Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/11, 1/250s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering |  Highland Park 2018 #3 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 Highland Park in the Spring Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @165mm, f/10, 1/320s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering | |
 Highland Park 2018 #4 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 Highland Park in the Spring Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @87mm, f/16, 1/200s, Matrix Metering |  Highland Park 2018 #5 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 Highland Park in the Spring Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @105mm, f/16, 1/60s, ISO-100, Fill-in Flash |  Highland Park 2018 #6 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 h with the sun behind the flowers and a flash in front. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @129mm, f/9, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash | |
 Highland Park 2018 #7 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 h with the sun behind the flowers and a flash in front. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @129mm, f/20, 1/160s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash |  Highland Park 2018 #8 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 h with the sun behind the flowers and a flash in front. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @225m, f/20, 1/160s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash |  Highland Park 2018 #9 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 Highland Park in the Spring Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @33mm, f/20, 1/25s, ISO-100 | |
 Highland Park 2018 #10 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 Reflections in Highland Park Conservatory Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @129mm, f/6.3, 1/80s, ISO-100, Spot Metering |  Highland Park 2018 #11 Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2018-05-07 h with the sun behind the flowers and a flash in front. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/14, 1/160s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash |  Thistle Avon, NY ~ 2018-01-28 I liked all of the contrasts this photo has. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO-200, Spot Metering | |
 Roses at D & R Depot Restaurant in Le Roy, NY D & R Depot Restaurant, Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-08-13 Smelling the roses at D & R Depot Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/40, 1/200s, ISO-100, Flash mounted to camera |  Rose of Sharon at D & R Depot Restaurant D & R Depot Restaurant, Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-08-13 Throughout the town of Le Roy, NY, the Rose of Sharon are in bloom. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @210mm, f/40, 1/200s, ISO-400, Spot Metering, Flash mounted on camera |  Sunflowers in Phelps #1 Fredrick Farms, Phelps, NY ~ 2017-08-11 Stopped in Phelps for some sunflower photos. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @66mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash on manual | |
 Sunflowers in Phelps #2 Fredrick Farms, Phelps, NY ~ 2017-08-11 This farm has some 27 acres of sunflowers. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash on Manual mode |  Sunflowers in Phelps #3 Fredrick Farms, Phelps, NY ~ 2017-08-11 A great evening in Phelps. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @202mm, f/14, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash mounted to camera on Manual |  Time to Smell the Roses at D & R Depot Resaurant #1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-07-29 After a great dinner, it was time to smell the roses. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @360mm, f/6.3, 1/250s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Remote flash | |
 Time to Smell the Roses at D & R Depot Resaurant #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-07-29 Just some beautiful roses at D & R Depot Restaurant Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @187mm, f/6.0, 1/200s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Remote flash |  Time to Smell the Roses at D & R Depot Resaurant #3 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-07-29 Another one of the hundreds of roses at D & R Depot Restaurant Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @105mm, f/5.3, 1/200s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Remote Flash |  Queen Anne's Lace - Bee Bombed Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-07-09 Part of a challenge photograph things in a 100 sq ft area. This little bee just wanted to be in the picture. It is interesting that even at f/10 the focus is still very narrow. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @375mm, f/10, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, Flash mounted on camera | |
 Morning Glory (Hedge Blindweed) Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-07-09 Part of a challenge photograph things in a 100 sq ft area. This flower just caught my eye. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @360mm, f/6.3, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, iTTL Flash mounted on camera |  Creeping Bellflower Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-06-29 I got eaten alive my mosquitoes taking this photo. I have seen this along the side of the road. Also called: Campanula rapunculoides Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm (35mm equivalent), f/14, 1,200s, ISO-100, Remote Flash |  Creeping Bellflower #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-06-29 I pulled over to take this photo and was eaten by mosquitoes. Parts of this invasive plant can be eaten. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @52mm (35mm equivalent) f/14, 1/200s, ISO-100, Remote Flash | |
 A Rose For My Wife Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-06-17 Many years ago I planted roses to only have the deer eat them. To my surprise they did not kill the bush. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @150mm, f/10, 1/60s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering |  Yellow Lady-Slipper Bergen Swamp, Bergen, NY ~ 2017-05-20 Yellow Lady-Slipper while exploring Bergen Swamp Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, 1/125s, f/8, ISO-100, Spot Metering |  A small group of yellow lady-slippers at Bergen Swamp Bergen Swamp, Bergen, NY ~ 2017-05-20 Keeping a distance of at least 4 ft way from the yellow lady-slippers, so not to disturb the plants. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering | |
 Columbine at Bergen Swamp Bergen Swamp, Bergen, NY ~ 2017-05-20 Thanks to my mom for helping me identify these flowers. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-250, Spot Metering |  While Lady-Slipper at Bergen Swamp Bergen Swamp, Bergen, NY ~ 2017-05-20 After walking a good distance into the swamp we came to group of white lady-slippers. It wasn't without challenge as some in the group went up their knees in mud. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @405mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-1600, Spot Metering |  Fringed Polygala, Gay Wings, Flowering Wintergreen Bergen Swamp, Bergen, NY ~ 2017-05-20 Called several names. Thanks Mom for identifying this for me. :-) Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @405mm, f/8, 1/80s, ISO-200, Spot Metering | |
 Bluebells in Le Roy #1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 Bluebells along the Oatka Creek. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @277mm, f/44, 1/10s, ISO-200, Spot Metering |  Bluebells in Le Roy #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 Bluebells along the Oatka Creek in Le Roy. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/6.3, 1/100s, ISO-200, Spot Metering with flash |  Bluebells in Le Roy #3 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 Bluebells come in a variety of colors from blue, pink, red and white. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/6.3, 1/200s, ISO-200, Spot Metering with a flash | |
 Bluebells in Le Roy #4 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 Bluebells grow in limited areas, generally in an area such as this where it floods occasionally. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @165mm, f/63, 1/100s, ISO-200, Spot Metering |  Bluebells in Le Roy #5 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 Bluebells along the Oatka Creek while the area floods. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @262mm, f/6.3, 1/60s, ISO-200, Spot Metering, Flash |  Bluebells in Le Roy #6 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 More bluebells and high water. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @57mm, f/16, 1/6s, ISO-200, Spot Metering | |
 Closeup of Bluebells Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 Taken with a flash and lucky enough to close to these bluebells. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/13, 1/60s, ISO-200, Spot Metering, Flash |  Flowering Trees Along the Oatka Creek #1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 The flowering trees along the Oatka Creek made for a nice contrast to rain and snow that was happening at the time. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/8, 1/90s, ISO-100, Spot Metering |  Flowering Trees Along the Oatka Creek #2 Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-05-07 The flowering trees along the Oatka Creek made for a nice contrast to rain and snow that was happening at the time. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @75mm, f/8, 1/180s, ISO-100, Spot Metering | |
 Cherry Blossoms for My Wife Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-04-28 My wife just loves cherry blossoms. (and cherries if the birds don't eat them) Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/16, 1/180s, ISO-200, Spot Metering |  Cherry Blossoms at Japanese Gardens in Buffalo Japanese Gardens, Buffalo, NY ~ 2017-04-23 A recent trip to the Buffalo History Museum / Japanese Gardens Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @27mm, f/7.1, 1/160s, IOS-100, Matrix Metering |  Oriental Peach Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-04-23 Many years ago we planted two oriental peach trees and this one is doing well. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @300mm, f/6.3, 1/400s, ISO-100, Spot Metering | |
 Myrtle in the Woods Le Roy, NY ~ 2017-04-16 Within the woods on my property the ground in areas is covered with myrtle. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @450mm, f/6.3, 1/80s, ISO-100, Spot Metering |  Raindrops on Purple Flower Le Roy, NY ~ 2016-10-01 This flower is a Campanula rotundifolia (harebell), part of the bluebell family and flowers from July to November in WNY. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @330mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-100, Manual Metering, Remote Flash |  Hopkins Farm Sunflowers at Sunset #1 Hopkins Farm (Hopkins Rd just south of Clover) Pittsford, NY ~ 2016-08-16 I know sunflowers are not wildflowers but half of the photo is sunflowers. The other half is sunset. Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @24mm, f/16, 1/45s, ISO-1600, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-photos) Photomatix Pro | |
 Hopkins Farm Sunflowers at Sunset #2 South of Clover & Calkins Rd in Pittsford, NY ~ 2016-08-16 The sky color was incredible & the sunflowers were at peak bloom. Using a flash I was able to expose the flowers & still see the sky Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @47mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-3200, Matrix Metering, TTL On-camera flash |  "The Awefulest Thistle Sifter" Le Roy, NY ~ 2016-07-08 The awefulest thistle sifter, while sifting thousands of unsifted thistles, thrust thrice 3000 thistles through the thick of thee thumb. How many wouldest thou in sifting thousands of unsifted thistles did the thistle swifter thrust through the thick of th Nikon D5300, Tamron 15-300mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC @165mm, f/8 1/200s, ISO-200, Spot Metering, Flash |  Walking Alone Wolf Creek Wolf Creek, Letchworth State Park ~ 2016-05-29 While walking along Work Creek at Letchworth, this flower was calling my name. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/8, 1/200s, ISO-100 Spot Metering, Remote Flash | |
 Tree Peony at Linwood Gardens 2016 Linwood Gardens, Pavilion, NY ~ 2016-05-21 Linwood Gardens is an old estate that has many unique tree peonies not found anywhere else in the world. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @157mm, f/16, 1/45s, ISO-400, +1 step, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-photos) |  Bluebells in Le Roy Le Roy, NY ~ 2016-05-17 A couple weeks ago I saw Bluebells in Geneseo & normally their blooms only last a couple days but with the cool weather we have had, these lasted longer than expected. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-500, Spot Metering |  Dandelion Sunrise Le Roy, NY ~ 2016-05-14 Laying on the grass with the tripod as low as it can go without shooting inverted, I manage to get a few photos before the sun disappeared. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/16, 1/20s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, -2 step, HDR (9-photos) | |
 Bluebell #1 Genesee Valley ~ 2016-05-07 While Bluebells are generally blue, they can have shades of purple, are pink and even white. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @51mm, f/6.7, 1/180s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (3-Photos) |  Bluebell Closeup Genesee Valley ~ 2016-05-07 The traditional blue of a Bluebell. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @72mm, f/6.7, 1/180s, ISO-100, -1.0 Step, Spot Metering |  A Small Group of Bluebells Genesee Valley ~ 2016-05-07 Wild Bluebells grow in very specific environments. The ph of the ground needs to be just so and there can be certain amount of sunlight. As the trees grow the bluebells will fade. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/19, 1/10s, ISO-100, +0.5 Step, Spot Metering, HDR (9-photos) | |
 A Bluebell Area of About 10 Acres Genesee Valley ~ 2016-05-07 This wooded area of about 10 acres was full of bluebells. More than 60 years ago this area would flood but it has not seen a flood since a dam was installed. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @82mm f/19s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (3-photos) |  A White Bluebell Genesee Valley ~ 2016-05-07 While Bluebells generally are blue, there were a few groups of white and pink bluebells. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @75mm f/8, 1/350s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, HDR (3-photos) |  A Red Trillium that is White Genesee Valley ~ 2016-05-07 While photographing Bluebells we found a Red Trillium that was white. There are white, red & painted trilliums. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @270mm, f/8 1/100s, ISO-100, +0.5 Step, Spot Metering, HDR (12-photos) | |
 First Blossoms at Highland Park Highland Park, Rochester, NY ~ 2016-04-23 While the lilacs are not out at Highland Park many other flowering trees are blooming. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR (off) 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/11 1/180s, ISO-400, Spot Metering, +1 Stepping HDR (8-photo) |  Deception in Water Honeoye Lake, NY ~ 2015-09-04 No, this is not some oil slick but is what happens when you take a photo in the shadow of a canoe & there are plants in & on top of the water. The duck weed create a surface tension that is the lighter bluish things in the water. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm, f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/8, 1/250s, ISO-280, Matrix Metering -2.0 step. |  Reflections in the Water Honeoye Lake, NY ~ 2015-09-04 This yellow flower caught my eye with the reflection of the hill. In just a couple weeks the finger lakes will be full of color. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @300mm, f/32, 1/60s, ISO-1600 Matrix Metering | |
 Sunflowers in Pittsford Calkins & Clover in Pittsford, NY ~ 2015-08-30 Two huge fields of very large sunflowers. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR -18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @24mm, f/25, 1/20s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images) |  Large Sunflower in Pittsford Calkins & Clover in Pittsford, NY ~ 2015-08-30 Just one of many very large sunflowers at the corner of Calkins & Clover. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @27mm, f/4.5, 1/200s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (3-Images) |  Glowing Sunflower Calkins & Clover in Pittsford, NY ~ 2015-08-28 So what do you do when you get to your destination a little too late? Well, I thought I would get creative with multiple exposures. This is 4 photos fused as 1. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6g @53mm, f/5, 1.6s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, HDR (4-Images) | |
 Bee Bombing Sunflower Bryon, NY ~ 2015-08-22 http://dondessert.com/Nature/_img/wildflower/tn_Sunflowers_20150822_382_s.jpg Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @150mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Fill-in Flash. |  Sunflower in Byron Bryon, NY ~ 2015-08-22 This field in Byron was full of sunflowers. Nikon D5300, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6g @90mm, f/16, 1/200s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering, Fill-in Flash with the sun behind the flower. |  Tree Peony 2 Linwood Gardens, Pavilion, NY ~ 2015-05-23 Using HDR to bring out all the color of this tree peony. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. | |
 Tree Peony 1 Linwood Gardens, Pavilion, NY ~ 2015-05-23 These are rare tree peonies. Rare as in they are no longer exported from Japan or China. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. |  Tree Peony 3 Linwood Gardens, Pavilion, NY ~ 2015-05-23 The tree peonies here are unique hybreds developed in the 1940's and 50's. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/8, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering (HDR 3 images) No longer available for sale. |  Tree Peony 4 Linwood Gardens, Pavilion, NY ~ 2015-05-23 This is a single image as there was enough wind to move this blossom making HDR with 0.2s between photos impossible. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/8, 1/60s, ISO-100, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. | |
 The Man In The Tree Linwood Gardens, Pavilion, NY ~ 2015-05-23 If you look carefully, you can see the face of a man on the left side of the tree. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @82mm, f/8, 1/15s, ISO-100, Spot Metering, (3 images) No longer available for sale. |  White Tree Peony Linwood Gardens, Pavilion, NY ~ 2015-05-17 One of hundreds of tree peonies at Linwood Gardens Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @153mm, f/27, 1/30s, ISO-100, Spot Metering (HDR 3 Images) No longer available for sale. |  Cherry Tree Around Mirror Lake Mirror Lake at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, NY ~ 2015-05-10 A beautiful evening at Mirror Lake at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G @27mm, f/6.7, 1/250s, ISO-100, Matrix Metering (HDR 3 Images) No longer available for sale. | |
 Magnolia at Home Le Roy, NY ~ 2015-05-09 While most magnolias are past prime, ours is just starting to bloom. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @285mm, f/27, 1/30s, ISO-125, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. |  Lilac at the Lilac Parade Rochester Lilac Festival. ~ 2015-05-09 While waiting for the Lilac Parade to start, I had to take at least one photo of the Lilacs. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @129mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO-100, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. |  Goldenrod in Snow Le Roy, NY ~ 2015-02-15 It was a "tropical" 2F with 2 ft of snow on the landscape and goldenrod like this provides natural food for lots of birds. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @174mm, f/6.3, 1/250s, ISO-200, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. | |
 Frosted Thistle Le Roy, NY ~ 2015-02-08 The other morning we had very low clouds that created a frost layer on everything including the thislte seedpod. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/5.6, 1/1600s, ISO-400, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. |  Wildflower 3 Le Roy, NY ~ 2014-10-11 Late wildflowers in yard. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/20, 1/320s, ISO-400, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. |  Goldenrod 1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2014-10-11 Goldenrod in the yard Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @150mm, f/22, 1/400s, ISO-400, Spot Metering, Built-in flash compulsory strobe return No longer available for sale. | |
 Bee on Wildflower 1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2014-09-14 A bee getting the last nectar before the temperature dropped below freezing. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6 @240m, f/5.3, 1/200s, ISO-200, +1 Step, Center Weighted Average Metering No longer available for sale. |  Wildflower 1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2014-09-14 Enjoying the wildflowers before the pending freeze. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/7.1, 1/200s, ISO-100, Spot Metering No longer available for sale. |  Wildflower 2 Oatka Creek, Le Roy, NY ~ 2014-09-14 Wildflower along the Oatka Creek. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @270mm, f/13, 1/200s, ISO-800, Center Weighted Average Metering No longer available for sale. | |
 Sunflower 1 Le Roy, NY ~ 2014-09-14 After 20 lbs of sunflower seeds being planted only 6 plants escaped the shunks eating them. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @300mm, f/5.6, 1/160s, ISO-200, +1 Step, Center Weighted Average Metering No longer available for sale. |  Sunflowers on Spring Rd 1 Caledonia, NY ~ 2014-08-21 The sunflower crop on Spring St in Caledonia had very small flowers this year. Nikon D5100, Nikkor VR 55-200mm f/4-5.6G @93mm, f/22, 1/60s, ISO-800, Spot Metering, Built-in Flash compulsory strobe return No longer available for sale. |  Sunflower Field Alden, NY ~ 2011-08-21 Field of sunflowers along 3 Rod Rd HTC Incredible mobile phone No longer available for sale. | |
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