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[jlslaney]

It's been uncharacteristically foggy and rainy here for 3 days and we're wishing for the sun. At least all this moisture will make the green of Spring pop, just like the green of this moss. I often like to manipulate/alter my digital photos a bit, but this shot came out about perfect straight out-of-camera. Only a little sharpening. Taken with a vintage Olympus Zuiko 50mm f3.5 macro lens. #moss #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills .............. #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature  #masters_in_artistry #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxM7tEKHGGc/?igshid=12l7b4bnpp27t

[jlslaney]

While it's cold and wintery out yet again...8 inches of snow expected today (in April!)...this warm-toned photo seemed a nice contrast. Taken with a vintage Olympus Zuiko 50mm f3.5 macro. #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ........... #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwFRuA0HQOy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=95idaxm4i0tj

[jlslaney]

These mossy strands are slowly making their way to the base of this old tree stump. Wonder how long it will take them to cover it. Taken with a vintage Olympus Zuiko 50mm f3.5 Macro #olympusomdem5 #oldlens #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills .............................. #retroluxaholics #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #inthemoodfor_macro #fiftyshades_of_nature #insta_crew #moodynature #_fadingpoint_ #flowersandmacro #altered_nature #tv_fadingbeauty #macro_drama #masters_in_artistry https://www.instagram.com/p/BvwSm8bHPdX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1scy58sgur80f

[jlslaney]

Took out a lens that I haven't used for a while, my vintage Olympus Zuiko 50mm f3.5 macro + it's 1:1 extension tube out on a hike last week. I was specifically looking for some mossy shots since the snow has mostly cleared away now. Came across this little clustering and took some different angles. #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ........... #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #masters_in_artistry #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvjbcxMH5fY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mgdhbrhu6l0l

[jlslaney]

A few seeds that failed to leave their flower...wonder if they're gone by now or if they stuck around all winter. Taken with a vintage Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.5 macro lens. #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ......... #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Rapid City, South Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvCikqsHq9E/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12ga7ru75wzrt

[jlslaney]

Here's hoping this mossy forest macro shot will inspire Mother Nature to stop snowing and let all the little green things through! Taken with a vintage Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.5 macro #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ............. #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro  #masters_in_artistry #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu2bQ6GnK3f/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bwawglko1vs1

[jlslaney]

We're still very much in the grips of winter here in the Black Hills. Before it started to snow again this afternoon, I took my camera out on a brief walk. Still plenty of plant remains that have stubbornly remained upright, like this false sunflower. Had a little extra motivation, so I added some texture to the photo. The next photo is sans texture. Taken with a vintage Helios 44M-4 + extension tubes. #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills .................. #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Rapid City, South Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuxNFb1HcHX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=pqlmxnc3pxx4

[jlslaney]

A glimpse of all the winter leftovers surrounding me on my weekend hikes. Taken with a vintage Konica Hexanon 40mm f1.8 + some extension tubes. #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ............ #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtQ-wH7Hazm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ww6k5rt3a3gd

[jlslaney]

This is one of a series of dead trees. I call them the Sentinels. Love the lines in the sky they leave behind. Taken with a vintage Konica Hexanon AR 57mm f1.4 lens. #creepytree #micro43 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills #konicahexanon ....... #artistry_flair #tv_trees #fiftyshades_of_nature #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtG96jjHJjG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1y1dlo8lhlm7h

[jlslaney]

I love how macro lenses allow you to capture a different world. This wild lance-leaved sage is so unassuming when you walk by it. No flashy flowers, no bright, full greenery...yet it's dormant form of the remaining seed heads creates this beautiful scene when magnified with a macro lens. I have 3 legacy macro lenses in my collection. This photo was taken with a Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.5 macro, which has a 1:2 magnification. #prettyweeds #micro43 #panasonicg1 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ........ #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Rapid City, South Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqYRmvbnmKE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=d46rfxob8p6z

[jlslaney]

Don't forget to take a closer look at the things around you. You might be surprised at what you see...especially in nature. This lance-leaved sage is unremarkable at casual glance, but close up it's structure is quite interesting and beautiful. Taken with a vintage Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.5 macro #prettyweeds #micro43 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ........ #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Rapid City, South Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpr3ZR3AEyL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ai0ln3usyxef

[jlslaney]

After a few years of taking photos of this plant in the Fall and Winter, I've finally figured out what it is...Lance-leaved Sage, also sometimes called lambsleaf or Rocky Mountain sage. I actually find it's winter appearance more interesting. Taken with a vintage Tamron Adaptall 90mm f2.5 Macro #prettyweeds #micro43 #panasonicg1 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ............ #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #flowersandmacro  #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Rapid City, South Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpoyL-8HIit/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11zzjxua82i47

[jlslaney]

Another variation of the last plant. Also taken with a vintage Helios 44-2 #prettyweeds #micro43 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ........ #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #moodynature #_fadingpoint_ #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bph_LEInNob/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11you9ccw33vl

[jlslaney]

Another variation of the last plant. Also taken with a vintage Helios 44-2 #prettyweeds #micro43 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ........ #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bph_LEInNob/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=axktdur7lkln

[jlslaney]

Just one of the local wildflower varieties seeding out in the Fall. Taken with a vintage Helios 44-2. #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ................ #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #tv_flowers #fiftyshades_of_nature #moodynature #_fadingpoint_   #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings (at Black Hills National Forest) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpZZA1UH2n8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dkkr1z4wibgp

[jlslaney]

Just some of the prairie grasses and international camera movement. #grass #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhill ....... #artistry_flair #fiftyshades_of_nature #moodynature #masters_in_artistry #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #cameramovement (at Rapid City, South Dakota) https://www.instagram.com/p/Boy8xBtFSjQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7xc7iuzobd7

[jlslaney]

It's that time of year when all of the plants make sure to put out their seeds for the next Spring....and that includes all the varieties of burrs that inevitably get plastered to unsuspecting animals everywhere. Although I will say that this plant had such graceful limbs with evenly spaced burrs rather than clumps. Taken with a vintage Miranda 50mm f1.9 #prettyweeds #micro43 #olympusomdem5 #oldlenses #legacylens #bestvintagelens #discoverblackhills ......... #artistry_flair #tv_depthoffield #fiftyshades_of_nature #inthemoodfor_macro #macro_drama #fiftyshades_of_macro #moodynature #_fadingpoint_ #masters_in_artistry #filthyflora #lovelydeadcrap #tv_fadingbeauty #tv_editz #tv_allnature #altered_nature #bokehlicious #bokeh_addicts #dof_brilliance #bokeh_kings https://www.instagram.com/p/BnllDlclvef/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15qq579vm72kk