Monday, April 28, 2008

Earth Day!

I know I'm late for earth day - but I wanted to share the new tree we planted. It was a gift from my in-laws for our anniversary and a perfect addition to our yard.

It's a Japanese Red Maple - I have always loved the rich red of these trees.

New Red Maple

The leaves are gorgeous vibrant red all year.

Red Maple


Red Maple

Red Maple


This week I am also playing with a new lens we rented for my Nikon - from Rentglass.com. It's a 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro.

I love it - check out some pics I took with it...

Lace Leaf Japanese Maple



Iris

Phlox


Peony

Tulip

My neighbors having a water fight!

Water Fight!

I love this lens!!
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18 comments:

  1. Large Marge9:11 AM

    Wow woman! it's not just the lens. It helps that you know what to do with it!

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  2. Trillian429:34 AM

    I love the red maple. They are one of my favorites, too.

    And WOW those are some gorgeous pictures. Nice work!

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  3. Lolly9:36 AM

    Gorgeous photos!!! I love the idea of giving a tree. That maple is perfect!

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  4. danielle9:43 AM

    Those are amazing pictures! So vibrant! And the depth of field is really effective.

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  5. Bonnie11:14 AM

    I have two Dwarf Japanese Reds and I know why you love them. I love what you do with that lens too. What an eye!

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  6. Anonymous12:13 PM

    What a great tree! Where you renting the lens to try it out before buying? That's a neat idea!

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  7. Lucy12:16 PM

    I love the shot of the iris. Gorgeous!

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  8. CiCi and CAJtalk12:34 PM

    OUTSTANDING.... You can really work that camera. thanks

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  9. maitai2:24 PM

    i love the tree! we have one in our front yard as well. also, that lens!? totally awesome!

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  10. Anonymous3:04 PM

    wow!! Great photos Java!

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  11. Unknown5:52 PM

    We have a lovely Japanese maple in our garden too - its perfect for putting a hammock underneath it - dappled sunshine for snoozing!

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  12. Zonda8:42 PM

    Love the red maple! Gorgeous pictures!!!

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  13. TheDaughterOfTyr10:25 PM

    Wow those are really amazing photos. I'm jealous of your camera.

    Is the other tree a honey locust by the way? it's hard to tell but Oh so pretty.

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  14. TheDaughterOfTyr10:28 PM

    Oh now I see... a Lace Leaf Japanese Maple, my mistake... but wow is it nice!

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  15. Diane Doran8:43 PM

    Fabulous pics! Our Japanese Maple is a gift that keeps on giving - the fall color is unbelievable.

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  16. Lynn9:01 PM

    Your pictures are beautiful!!! So is the tree!

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  17. Anonymous5:52 AM

    Stunning pictures!

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  18. Stitchify1:39 PM

    Wow! Great PICS! Those kids are adorable!
    How was the Festival!?!?! Did you meet Jen? =)!

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