It seems that wildflower season is, at the very least, a few weeks behind the norm (at least here on the Front Range). I've visited my usual haunts for wild flowers, and haven't seen much to shoot. I finally shot some Columbine that have bloomed in our garden.
I used a Sima 100mm Soft Focus Macro lens for this. For those who remember that far back, the Sima was a very cheap (both in price and build) T-mount adaptable lens that takes great soft focus shots. When it came out around 25 years ago, it was very popular. I still have the one I bought way back then, and occasionally remember to bring it out.
This is really nice, Bob. That soft focus effect works so well here and knowing that it was not produced in PS makes it that much more appealing to me. Love the comp too.
Thanks everyone!
For all the high tech gear I have (you oughta see the inside of my Jeep), when it comes time for photography, I still like to do so some things "old school".
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10 repliesI used a Sima 100mm Soft Focus Macro lens for this. For those who remember that far back, the Sima was a very cheap (both in price and build) T-mount adaptable lens that takes great soft focus shots. When it came out around 25 years ago, it was very popular. I still have the one I bought way back then, and occasionally remember to bring it out.
Bill Brennan
Hope you put it to use again in the future!
For all the high tech gear I have (you oughta see the inside of my Jeep), when it comes time for photography, I still like to do so some things "old school".