Flowers 2016

[sury]

I am leaving for Macchu Picchu in couple of days. I went with A77M2 route for Macchu Picchu. Wanted to lighten the load. I am taking CZ16-80 with me based on the recommendation on the forum. Not lugging around my 70-400 this time. Hopefully I don't regret it.

Sury

[Birma]

Ah, it was Peru, not Cuba, I was thinking of. A77M2 and the 16-80 will be an awesome combo. I can understand you not wanting to lug around the 70-400; it is a beast. If you think you may want some extra range over 80mm then I would suggest something such as the Sigma 70-300 f4/5.6 APO DG Macro. Cheap, especially second hand. Relatively small and lightweight (for A mount). Great IQ, although probably will not win any AF prizes. Handy macro ability. I remember that DK was (is?) very fond of his copy.

With those two lenses and the A77M2 I think you would be set for pretty much anything.

[sury]

Unfortunately my Sigma70-300 died with af gear stripped down. I am taking a 28-200 Tamron that is in "stock pile".
Hopefully a tad more reach but it is not 300mm FL. It is now too late to acquire any new lens.

Sury

[Birma]

The Tammy will give you some more reach for sure. Sounds like a plan!

[the_hefay]

Welcome back Andy and great shots of the forest flowers.

I'm not sure what this flower is called. I came across it last week in central Oregon.

[the_hefay]

May 1st and so I had to go and check to see if the Indian paintbrush were blooming yet. Not only were they getting started, but so was the prairie phlox.

[Birma]

Thanks The Hefay

Lovely to see the Praire flowers

[Birma]

From Saturday's frosty morning; two pictures of the first few orchids of this spring.

2016 Eades Meadow April - Meadow Jewels by Birm, on Flickr

2016 Eades Meadow April - New Life by Birm, on Flickr

Both with A99 and Tamron 90.

[the_hefay]

Those are beautiful shots Andy, and I think they do a great job of illustrating the coming forth of spring.

[Almazar80]

Nice early morning pictures!

[Birma]

Thanks The_Hefay and Almazar

[Marcell Nikolausz]

Nice orchids Birma!

Finally I've also found few in Germany. It's too early though. Maybe I will go back next week:





Cheers

Marcell (fiberstrobe)

[Birma]

Thanks Marcell

I like the dramatic light in your orchid pictures.

We've had some real sunshine and warmth this week and the change is amazing. I went back to this same wild flower meadow today and it was covered in these orchids. Pictures later!

[Marcell Nikolausz]

I'm looking forward to your new pictures!

[ValeryD]

I like your pictures of flowers. A little jealous, but now there is wildflowers. Real spring comes only. Only crocus and some pictures from Cuba. But it's all change.