Bill’s Backyard Pond | a 7 Image Story When visiting with Bill over coffee, I notice what a beautiful backyard he had. I seldom post about man made nature, but this yard just cried out for a post. It’s so nice, he has had several weddings in his backyard. The waterfall flows into a small pond filled with water lilies. The walkway winds around the waterfall and pond. Numerous flower species call this garden home.
Vista A wide angle does not show much detail, yet it gives a perspective on how extensive Bill’s garden extends. Eye Level Eye level to what, a rabbit? Well yes, this image is positioned low. It captures a better idea of the relief in the image. Water Lily Closed Getting close with this water lily required a strange lens combination; a 21mm 
extension tube with a Nikon AF DC 135mm f2D lens. The DC 135mm lens becomes a manual focus lens on the Nikon 1 V3 camera which works out very well for macro images. And no, I did not fall or slip into the pond. Flower Red flowers add some contrast color to a largely green backyard pond. Waterfall Waterfall big or small make relaxing images. Bill’s waterfall may not be the biggest or smallest. Still, it’s nicely done. Moth This Moth seemed quiet comfortable on the lily pad. With a little wind moving the pad and the moth moving around a bit, it took awhile to capture this image. Also, the combination of a 21mm extension tube and a manual focus DC 135mm lens made the depth of field quiet narrow. Water Lily Full Bloom Water Lilies come in many varieties. This one really stands out against the pads. It’s a really nice thought as we leave Bill’s Backyard Pond.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Bill’s Backyard Pond.
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