Roses red
*Shot on an Olympus E-P1 12mp M4/3 digital camera using an Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED R lens with camera settings at ISO-200, aperture at f/8, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/640 seconds*
Out with the old…
… in with the new: however, do try to remember to take away the old padlock with you when you leave, eh?!
*Shot on an Olympus E-P1 12mp M4/3 digital camera using an Olympus 40-150mm f/4-5.6 ED R lens with camera settings at ISO-640, aperture at f/8, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/160 seconds*
Lichen
*Shot on an Olympus E-M1 Mk ii 20mp m4/3 pro mirrorless camera using a Panasonic 100-300mm f/4-5.6 MEGA O.I.S mark II lens with camera settings at ISO-200, aperture at f/4.5, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/200 seconds*
The Songbird
An emboldened Hedge Sparrow – or Dunnock, as this brown and grey songbird is more commonly known – emits its melodic morning call for all around to hear…
*Shot on a Panasonic Lumix G5 16mp m4/3 digital camera using a Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario O.I.S. telephoto lens with camera settings at ISO-160, aperture at f/6.3, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/500 seconds*
The grove
Passing through a grove of mixed deciduous trees at the foot of the rocky climb towards the summit of Clougha Pike in Lancaster’s side of the Forest of Bowland, UK.
*Shot on a Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 20.1mp digital Bridge camera with camera settings at ISO-80, aperture at f/4.5, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/125 seconds*
Nature’s way
I don’t suppose it will be too long now until this Ivy engulfs this road sign and someone gets a fine for breaking the speed limit or stopping when it’s not allowed, all due to Nature’s inexorable way…
*Shot on a Panasonic Lumix S5 24mp full-frame mirrorless camera using a Panasonic Lumix S 50mm f/1.8 Lens with settings at ISO-50, aperture at f/3.5, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/400 seconds*
Locomotion
*Shot on an Olympus E-M1 mk1 16mp m4/3 pro mirrorless camera using an Olympus M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro lens with settings at ISO-200, aperture at f/5, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/80 seconds*
Gushing
*Shot on a Panasonic Lumix G5 16mp m4/3 digital camera using a Panasonic 45-200mm f/4-5.6 G Vario O.I.S. telephoto lens with camera settings at ISO-160, aperture at f/20, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/8 seconds*
Grouse in the snow
*Shot on a Panasonic Lumix FZ1000 20.1mp digital Bridge camera with camera settings at ISO-80, aperture at f/5.6, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/320 seconds*
White Clover
A close-up of the flower head of a White Clover (Trifolium repens). The plant is an alterative, which means when consumed by humans, it improves our blood; in addition, it is beneficial to our lymphatic system, plus helps with alleviating the symptoms of gout also.
*Shot on a Sony A300 10mp dSLR using a Minolta 100-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens set at ISO-100, aperture at f/6.3, spot metering mode and an exposure time of 1/1000 seconds*
Stretch the Horizon 