This week's edition of Manhattan Beach's Farmer's Market Photos!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[awesomerwb1]

1. Yummy, and nice pics.

I used to live not too far from there in Redondo. *sigh* Miss that place.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Thanks for your lovely words, my dear awesomerwb1!

Yes, Redondo is right next door! I would miss this market too, if I didn't live in town.

I know how lucky my life is, and I'm sorry that yours is less than perfect.

[CoopersDad]

2. Lovely! What camera are you using, or is this your phone?

Aren't we lucky to be able to capture so many moments without actual film and developing like the old days?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. Thank you, my dear CoopersDad!

I always use my camera in this market; in fact I'm so used to it that I rarely use my phone any more.

It's an Olympus OMD E-M10 Mark IV, and my lens is an Olympus 12-45mm. This is a 4/3 camera that is also mirrorless! One feature that I especially love is the exposure compensation wheel, which allows me to change the exposure as I look through the lens. I can make the scene light or darker or whatever. It's great. I could go on, but you get my drift!

We are indeed so lucky to be able to have our photos ready for post-processing right off the bat. No waiting! I am so spoiled.

[CoopersDad]

9. You've come a long way with the camera tech, no?

I remember when phones weren't so good and digital cameras were relatively new.

Now you can use 128 GB cards! I love the idea of an exposure wheel!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. The technology has advanced far beyond what I ever expected.

My current memory card can hold 10,000 files! I'll never need another one.

And the exposure compensation wheel has improved so many of my photos even before they were taken! I can see right through my lens and watch what happens as I turn it. It's amazing.

[CoopersDad]

15. With a exposure wheel and faux aperature for depth of field wheel...

...if one exists, that would fill my wish list.

Just like my first Nikon FM, shutter speed and aperture (and film speed) make the picture.

I still have that camera body and lenses dating back to the early 80s.

[badhair77]

3. Beautiful.

I vowed I’m not buying a fresh bouquet of flowers till I clean off my dining room table. These have inspired me to get moving. I need these in front of me to see them and smell them. Thanks for the push. And omg, the honeycomb!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Thanks so much, my dear badhair77!

The vendor who sells the flowers has them in abundance! I love walking around as I snap the photos.

Yeah, that honeycomb is gorgeous! I told that vendor that I wasn't in the market for honey, but would he mind if I took some photos? He was very enthusiastic about me doing that, and he even asked me to send them to him. I told him I would, for sure and now I have his email!

[Diamond_Dog]

7. Another feast for the eyes and the taste buds!

Everything so colorful and beautiful, the second photo really wowed me with that pink lily. Very nice composition on that one.

Orange chips? Never saw those before. Very interesting!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

11. Thanks so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

That photo with the pink lily really turned out. I can't always tell, esp. when the glare is bright as it was today. I was pretty happy with that photo too.

And those orange chips caught my eye! I've never seen anything quite like that either!

All the food items looked amazing. Maybe that's why I was hungry when I got home!

[HeartsCanHope]

8. These photos are exquisite!

I love your all photos. One quick question, are those golden colored fruits raspberries? The honey looks absolutely delicious!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. Thanks so much, my dear HeartsCanHope!

I'm glad you do, and ask all you want! I had to ask about those golden fruits too, and yes, they are yellow raspberries! I didn't get any, but one of these days, I might.

The honey was so beautifully displayed that I had to get some photos. The vendor beamed when I asked him if I could. I'm going to send him the 3 photos I took.

[Mousetoescamper]

10. I need some of that honey in my tea--toute de suite!

Did you happen to try the orange chips?

Beautiful photos, as always, Peggy.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. Thanks so much, my dear Mousetoescamper!

I could send you some, if you like! But it'll have to be next week since the market is closed for now.

I didn't try the orange chips; I prefer my fruit juicy and fresh! But those might work if you were having them someplace where your hands had to stay dry.

Glad you enjoyed!

[AllaN01Bear]

16. lovely.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

17. Thanks so much, my dear AllaN01Bear!

I'm glad you enjoyed them.