I read an article where one can produce close-ups without buying expensive lenses by adding macro filters at the end of your existing lens. I purchased a Close-Up Macro Filter Set (through Amazon) for under $20. It is a set of four, +1, +2, +4, and +10. The company that made the filters is Digital Concepts. I decided to try out the +4 filter today. These photos were taken by literally holding the filter (basically a magnifying glass) to the end of my telephoto lens. I was hand holding the camera as I was just planning to get an idea if the lens was any good. Next time I'll have my tripod! I am very pleased with the results.
The Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain were in Penn Cove (Whidbey Island) over the weekend and staged a mock sea battle.
Last week the skies were particularly clear and Mt. Rainier was beautiful. This week you wouldn't even know there was a mountain there, the skies are so hazy.
The air was clear so Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, and the Olympic Mountains were all "out."
The Ebey House and blockhouse.
