Today's photos from my new 12--45mm lens! Enjoy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[CurtEastPoint]

1. The first one and the sunflowers! Love!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

7. Thanks so much, my dear CurtEastPoint! I hear you! I love those too. ♥ nt

[cyclonefence]

2. Wow--what detail

I don't know how your camera could work any closer up than this (unless you take a voyage up that man's nose). These are breath-taking pictures, verging on plant porn.

I may have to turn you in.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks so much, my dear cyclonefence!

Please don't turn me in!!

I always try to see just how close I can actually get and stay in focus. It's amazing. And I'm having a ball, doing it!

[Diamond_Dog]

3. You should go professional, Peggy

The first one I’d vote for in any DU contest! All are superb!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. That's a very beautiful thought on your part, my dear Diamond_Dog . . .

But I'm nowhere near pro level. It would be too much work to be able to pull that off. And I'm too old.

The photo I'm entering in this month's contest is one that I took with this lens. So we'll see!

Thanks for your wonderful response.

[Mousetoescamper]

4. Another beautiful photo essay, Peggy!

I love the oysters and striped gourds.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thanks so much, my dear Mousetoescamper!

Yeah, the oyster mushrooms look great to my eye too.

And I bought the striped gourd so I can see what it tastes like.

This particular vendor has a lot of variety!

[2naSalit]

5. Okay, now we're talkin'!

Several nice ones there. I like the first fungi and several others. What is the distance between the lens and the subjects?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. To be perfectly honest, my dear 2naSalit . . .

I really don't know.

Probably a matter of a few inches. The camera tells me when I'm in focus and I stop there. So I don't have to measure or figure it out. The camera tells me with a little green dot.

A couple of the super close-up photos were done with an electronic thingy called a 2X extender. It's a sort of electronic zoom. I use it mostly on my moon photos. It's magic!

And thank you!

[2naSalit]

9. Wow...

An automatic lens! I like that idea.

I still haven't acquired a newer camera yet, this gives me ideas.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. I'm now at the point where the only camera I use is my Olympus E-M10 Mark IV.

It's mirrorless and it contains the 2X extender. Those two features by themselves make the camera very worthwhile.

Not sure what you mean by 'automatic lens.'

[2naSalit]

15. That it tells you when...

Things are in focus and all that. That's what I call automatic, could be different with camera manufacturers, though.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

16. Ah, OK. Thanks for explaining it. I hadn't heard the term before. ♥

[Bristlecone]

12. These are excellent!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. Thank you so much, my dear Bristlecone! I'm glad you're enjoying them. ♥ nt

[judesedit]

17. All great pics, but really love the sunflowers

Thank you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

33. Thanks so much, my dear judesdit! Yes, those are always so beautiful! You're welcome! ♥ nt

[judesedit]

50. Thank you for always sending us your beautiful pictures.

It is very thoughtful of you. You are always so pleasant and an asset to du and everywhere else. I am sure. We appreciate you very much.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

51. You just got my day going beautifully with your lovely sentiments! Thank you so much!

[judesedit]

53. You are very welcome. I hope you have a terrific evening, too

[MAJones]

18. Wonderful!

Exceptional!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

34. Thanks so much, my dear MAJones! And welcome to DU! Glad you like my work. ♥ nt

[nocoincidences]

19. I've got a serious "jones on" for tomatoes recently!

Your tomato pics....

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. Thanks so much, my dear nocoincidences! I love them too, and that's why I took so many pics! nt

[Permanut]

20. Nicely done, CaliforniaPeggy!

Just one thing, though, this wonderful collection was captured with your high quality equipment, but it would not be the same without your eye for composition. Very cool!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

36. Aw, thank you so much, my dear Permanut. How sweet of you!

I really appreciate your thoughtful remarks.

[Solly Mack]

21. I'm in love with the fungi!

[Bluethroughu]

25. Yes, I was shrooming too.

My yard was filled with these glorious white mushrooms. They are so magically good for the gardens.

[Solly Mack]

38. I always smile when I see them popping up.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

39. Thank you for shrooming too, my dear Bluethroughu! What a great thought. nt

[Bluethroughu]

52. Thank you for posting sunshine CaliforniaPeggy, it makes me

feel good inside.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

37. Thanks so much, my dear Solly Mack! Yeah, me too. Esp. that first one. It's gorgeous! nt

[Karadeniz]

22. Oh, my!!! Joys to behold !!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

40. Thanks so much, my dear Karadeniz! I'm happy that you enjoyed my photos. nt

[spooky3]

23. Love these beautiful photos! Thanks. nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

41. Thank you so much, my dear spooky3! Glad you love them. And you're welcome! ♥ nt

[Bluethroughu]

24. Very nice...

I love going to the farmers market! You should make a a big artwork made up of all these, formulated into one picture.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

42. Thanks so much, my dear Bluethroughu! It's one of my fav places to go. So much color! ♥ nt

[Ziggysmom]

26. Hi CA Peggy! You really have an eye for detail. My favorite in this set is the silvery

Eucalyptus! I just love the colors in that shot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

43. My dear Ziggysmom! Thank you so much. Well, they say I have the eye. . . I guess I do!

When I spotted the eucalyptus, I knew I had to get that photo. I love the colors and the shapes of the leaves.

I thought it would be a good one to end the collection with.

[MontanaMama]

27. In the midst of our daily horrors, here you are CP

bringing us nothing but beauty. I almost didn’t check in on DU tonight because I’m so sad about the state of our world. I’m glad I did…and I LOVE pic # 3 of the Lions Mane mushroom. Hands down my favorite fungi.

Thank you!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

44. Aw, thank you, my dear MontanaMama! I'm really glad I could help you tonight.

Some time ago, I posted on Facebook about this sort of thing. I said "In spite of the horror, we still have beauty." I'll see if I can find it and post it here.

I'm so glad you found my photos beautiful and uplifting.

[Ford_Prefect]

28. I want to take pictures like those when I grow up!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

45. Thanks so much, my dear Ford_Prefect!

Just between us . . .I feel the same!

[Hekate]

29. Stunning, especially the fungi. You just get better and better, Peggy. 🌈🌸

[CaliforniaPeggy]

46. Wow, my dear Hekate! Thank you so much. The fungi are a real pleasure to photograph. ♥ nt

[1WorldHope]

30. Beautiful.

I didn't even know that was possible without a computer. I bet you are having a ball. Breathtaking! Thank you.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

47. Thanks so much, my dear 1WorldHope!

I'm not sure I understand what you mean 'without a computer.'

I'm sure the camera has a computer inside it, and I'm typing and posting on one.

Anyway, I most certainly am having a ball! It's a great hobby!

[PortTack]

31. How bout some bruschetta from those beautiful heirloom tomatoes? Yummm

[CaliforniaPeggy]

48. Thank you, my dear PortTack!

I had to look it up, since I don't know what it is, and wow, it looks great! I like your idea a lot. The heirloom tomatoes are so good.

[PortTack]

54. Welcome!! Your photos inspire!

[PatrickforB]

32. These are great! I'm trying to figure out what that white blanket looking one that

is the third photo down actually is.

We used to grow rhubarb in our garden when I was a kid. Brings back fun memories. We used to pick stalks and eat them raw.

The colorful flowers and those white mushrooms - really well done!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

49. Thanks so much, my dear PatrickforB!

That third one down is the Lion's Mane.

The one you thought is rhubarb is actually Swiss Chard! They do look a lot alike. The leaves on the rhubarb are slightly poisonous; we cut them off! I love making it into sauce. YUM.

Glad you enjoyed seeing the photos!