{"id":199,"date":"2020-04-11T15:20:47","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T19:20:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sceniccityblog.com\/?p=199"},"modified":"2020-04-11T15:21:53","modified_gmt":"2020-04-11T19:21:53","slug":"macro-photography-practice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sceniccityblog.com\/?p=199","title":{"rendered":"Macro photography practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There is not much to do around here these days. If things were normal, I might have been exploring Cravens House on Lookout Mountain, or attending a Chattanooga Lookouts game this weekend. But, for the fourth weekend in a row, and almost a full month total, we&#8217;re staying home to stay safe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best things about exploring new places is getting to take new photographs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I can&#8217;t take photos of new places, I have decided to look for photo subjects closer to home. I am using this time to get more usage out of my macro lens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am  taking photos of things both indoors and out, and it has become a social distancing photo diary of sorts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49761801826\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49761801826_ec6049e29f_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography26\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>We have a lot of carpenter bees buzzing around our balcony. This one stayed put long enough for me to get a great shot. They look like they have been busy pollinating! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49734357828\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49734357828_4fb341269d_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography25\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>I started a new job three weeks ago. I have been highlighting a lot of notes! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49734362513\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49734362513_aa29c3c09e_c.jpg?resize=800%2C568&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography11\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>Tea is my go-to for comfort. I am drinking about 2-3 cups a day now. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49708579632\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49708579632_37eb2c9086_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography9\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>Sparkling cider bubbles, in celebration of my new job. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49707725533\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49707725533_36e6dcf514_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography5\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>Walking outside to get the mail has become one of the highlights of my day now.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49708259001\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49708259001_ceb3c4c625_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography3\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>As usual, I am reading a lot. The book pictured has been finished, and since then I finished another book as well. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49734362173\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49734362173_2f039ec509_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography12\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>I burned off the last bit of a hazelnut creme scented candle. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49734905086\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49734905086_e2b88bb02a_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography18\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>I found this twisted vine while out on a neighborhood walk. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49734360123\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49734360123_7c67b6eb75_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography15\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>Broken glass on the sidewalk, also found while on a walk. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-flickr wp-block-embed is-type-photo is-provider-flickr\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/82942430@N03\/49735228532\/in\/dateposted-public\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/live.staticflickr.com\/65535\/49735228532_d6a8484b68_c.jpg?resize=800%2C533&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Social Distancing Macro Photography21\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div><figcaption>We are safely supporting local businesses. To-go drinks from Rembrandt&#8217;s Coffee House. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There is not much to do around here these days. If things were normal, I might have been exploring Cravens House on Lookout Mountain, or attending a Chattanooga Lookouts game this weekend. But, for the fourth weekend in a row, and almost a full month total, we&#8217;re staying home to stay safe. 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