Nice detail on the petals. Our spring has been wet in my neck of the woods, too.

I'm impressed with how sharp new glass tends to be these days, even in long zooms.

It is kind of funny. I bought the camera, Nikon d5200, about 12-14 years ago. It had a 18-55 3.5-5.6.
A few years back I got another lens, 18-105, 3.5- 5.6. It has served me well but I wanted a bit more length. So cast around and DX lenses are harder to find and long ones get pricey. So I found this on 18-300, 3.5-6.3 through Calumet Germany.
So I essentially have been adding mm and only had to sacrifice speed at the over 100mm plus region. I think it focuses to 18 inches from lens center. It is ridiculous. Not that much bigger than the 105 and takes the same filters.

We have been very lucky to be able to move to Germany when we did.

Thank you so much, Old Crank, for sharing and making our day a lot brighter.

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The posting and photography help keep me sane also.

up my feet.

As well as to draw and paint.

Amazing how our creativity is the best medicine for our soul.

Please keep sharing your awesome work with us.




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SAG Istanbul

lovely my dear, simply beautiful

…how about Old Lucky Crank? 😃

I’ve been to Istanbul but would eventually like to see more of the countryside.

Near Izmir. Part of a tour that took in Rhodes also. Quite mountainous. We were there 3 weeks ago.

Great pix. TY for sharing!

Thanks for sharing and hope you and the new camera keep the hits coming!

I just keep trying my best.

.... medicinal purposes only.

I don't think these ones will do much good for pain and suffering.
Now are they calming to look at?