Lessons I've Learned for Using my D40

I took this photo just for practice and noticed that it was too dark. I adjusted my EV (the button directly behind the shutter release button) and took this much better photo.


I couldn't get a good shot of Weston in front of the door so I just snapped this.


After reading my new Field Guide I discovered that you can fix backlit photos by using the D-lighting under the Retouch Menu. I used the high setting and saved both copies. Why not wait and do this in a photo editing program? Perhaps you want to e-mail it right away or you want to have a slide show presentation while on vacation.

Spring Views in the Gibsons' Yard

This is an evergreen bush at the side of the house.



This is a holly leaf and it is just as dangerous as it appears. Very prickly.



We bought this tree in October 2005. Giz's co-workers gave him a gift certificate to a nursery when his mother died. He has always wanted a Japanese Maple .




This is similar to an old post except I used Kris' 35 mm and cropped it. I like how the colors contrast better. I ordered my 35 mm on Monday.

Wisteria

I feel so sorry for those of you who do not have access to viewing wisteria on a daily basis. This is my remedy. Enjoy!








Note the bumblebee enjoying a snack. This flower is very fragrant.

Eastern Redbud

When seen from afar the Eastern Redbud appears to have blossoms along every inch of its branches.


As you get closer the branches looks like this.





Eventually beautiful heart-shaped leaves appear.

Tulip

I was trying to take a nice focused shot of this tulip but the wind was blowing.

MagnoliaTree Blossoms