Jan 13, 2026 2 min read

Becky #2

I love seeing the seldom seen. One approach was to photograph the subject up close with the 300mm lens. This technique allowed me to crop and zoom in on the details. I tried lens extender but the depth of field was a problem for me.

Another example of the details. Who gets to see a hummingbird this close? The light was not always favorable. I would have preferred to see his eyes clearly.

Black & white sometimes proved to be more powerful

But the detail in the feathers was always impressive to my eyes.

Left to right - Preying mantis, Yellow Shafted Flicker, female Oriole