by Caryn Esplin | Apr 10, 2012 | Blog, Macro
The details on these purple orchids were intriguing, especially with the yellow background, so I couldn’t resist taking some snaps… even though the announcer at the U.S. Botanic Garden was telling all the stragglers to find the nearest exit because they...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 8, 2012 | Blog
Take a few hours to stroll through the U.S. Botanic Garden near the U.S. Capital building in Washington D.C., if you love to view and/or photograph beautiful flowers. The orchid show was in full swing while I was recently in D.C., and I thoroughly enjoyed the variety...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 7, 2012 | Blog, Macro
I loved the way this last little blossom was clinging on for dear life, so I added a water drop with my eye-dropper and used my macro extension tubes and Nikon 1.4G 85mm prime lens. What do you think? Come on, you know you want to comment...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 3, 2012 | Blog, Gear
IMPORTANT TIP FOR BUYING CAMERA GEAR: AMAZON PRIME! Before buying any gear, you should get Amazon Prime (free two-day shipping) for six months FREE: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=200444170 After this expires, you can get Amazon Student...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 2, 2012 | Blog
I have been obsessed with making artisan bread for the past few years, but this recipe is much easier and it turns out so incredible you won’t believe your eyes or your tastebuds! You can use this one base recipe to make several different varieties by what...