This weekend I plan on going to Baslow. This is a walk that I do most years, it around five miles and takes in some very scenic views. I plan on taking the Sony 450 body plus 70mm Sigma Macro lens and a 18-50mm wide angle lens. My aim is to capture close ups of plants that are just shooting or that have just opening within a couple of days.
It may be to early at the moment but, it should be a good day out and a good walk. I will just have to wait and see what the weather brings and see what shots I come back with.
The weather was not very good and it was throwing it down with rain, so I came home early. The sun did come out in the afternoon so I was able togo out side and take a few shots. This is a selection of them.
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