New Toy

My dream macro lens is a Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR, but it's out of my price range at this time, so I purchased a Raynox DCR-150 Converter, which I can use on two different lenses. It's a small macro lens and converter that attaches very easily and only $50 (compared to the almost $1,000 for the Nikon lens). These are the first and I must say it takes getting used to the shallow depth of field. I'm happy that spring is here so I can go out and take pictures of flowers...even bugs!

Here are a couple from today, 18 April 2011:

Blue Hour and the Moon

I took these last night. The moon didn't quite come out properly but I'm very pleased with my Blue Hour photos:

Heading out again tonight!

A few photos from yesterday - Morning Fog

I took these yesterday morning in a couple of spots in Frederick. It was a very foggy day. I used my Nikon D7000 and 35-70mm f/2.8 lens.

Just a photo of Lucy

Rome and Cadiz Photos from my recent cruise.

Cadiz photos: http://www.pileggiphotography.com/Travel/Spain/Cadiz-Spain/15296178_doK56#1144444372_xWYdV


Rome photos here: http://www.pileggiphotography.com/Travel/Italy/Rome-October-2010/15271284_FJKYS#1142487850_XxaLF

Rome Photos

This is a link to my photos of Rome Italy, October 2010:

http://www.pileggiphotography.com/Travel/Italy/Rome-October-2010/15271284_FJKYS#1142487850_XxaLF

Burano, Italy

Here are my photos of Burano.

And here are all of my Burano Reflections photos.

Venetian Masks

In Venice Italy, there are many shops that sell Venetian Masks, many which can cost hundreds of euros, as it can take many hours to make by hand. Masks sold at souvenir stands, such as the one in this photo, aren't of a high quality but are definitely a fun souvenir to bring home. These were in the 10 -15 euro range.

Gondola and Flowers

I took this photo on my second day in Venice. It was a beautiful day!

The Color Purple

Today my friend Beth and I went to a lavender farm in Pennsylvania. It was a beautiful but hot and humid day. We lasted just three hours before we began to wilt. We took many photos and picked lavender to take home. The smell of lavender is wonderful and soothing. There were about a dozen or so of vendors selling various products, including items from Provence (which they jacked up the price).

Here area a bunch of photos I took from our visit.






In addition to the two fields of lavender, there were some pretty flower beds and herbal gardens.


After, we headed back to Frederick to have lunch downtown at Acacia. Delicious caesar salad and spinach stuffed ravioli with a Bolognese meat sauce for me ...


...and a beet salad and fried chicken with mashed potatoes for Beth.



A great day despite the humidity.

This is one of my favorite photos from Venice. I took this same shot back in 2006. I wasn't sure I could find the place again, but happily I did.