Macro Veggies

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As my retirement gift to myself I bought a 
Tokina AT_X Pro  100mm F2.8  Macro.

For one reason or another I haven't been doing as much photography
as I had planned. Hope to change that soon.

Anyway here's my first 'publishable' photos 
using my new lens.

I decided to start with a bell pepper. Lit from behind with an
LED flashlight, and window light across the front.




I was impressed with how sharp this lens is 





I did learn something about photographing vegetables....
Be sure you wash them first. Saves a lot of time with the spot 
healing brush.







Next I tried an onion.  Once again lit from behind with an LED. 
A sharp knife and a steady hand is s big help.When I bought it I had the idea of 
a perfectly symmetrical photograph. Turns out I like the lopsided one.







Go, See, Enjoy,
 or photograph in your spare bedroom. Whatever.......

Dave



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