I went out at lunchtime today to the James and Ethel Gray Park close to Melrose Arch. It was a scouting expedition for a new park to use as a photo venue. My photos from my excursion are a mish-mash of styles today, and I only used my 50mm f1.8 lens. This time, even though...
that dragonfly is amazing!
The dragonfly is just stunning… and you live in such a beautiful place. Would love to visit that area sometime. Now you got me thinking…. 
I opened up your blog and the photo of the dragonfly literally took my breath away! I also love the 2nd last shot of the flower.
Love love love the 1st one! Very impressive Jeanette. I also really like the rest especially the grass one ~ the affect you using is really nice.
In the couple of times I have been to Johannesburg I haven’t yet had the opportunity or the location to take a nice skyline pic of the city. This looks like a good spot.
I really like the texture of the bark, works well in black and white.
Absolutly stunning work.
Stunning! My two favourite? Jozi skyline and the dragonfly! Well done!
Beautiful pictures – and love the dragonfly!
Wow – lovely! The dragonfly is gorgeous! But think before you go anywhere .. and NEVER alone!!! Your angels were with you – please don’t do it again!
Stunning photos Jeanette, different from your usual but very much the same professional quality. I love the textures of the trees bark and the dof of the insect and flowers.
It looks fabulous! Thats some view!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!! that dragonfly shot is *ah-may-zzzing!!!*
My silver birch trees are always the first to change into their autumn colours, and it was the first time I’ve noticed the shape of the leaves! My next lens HAS to be a macro lens so I can do them proper justice, but the 50mm f1.8 did it’s magic this evening
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So beautiful! I can’t wait to find a reason to get a macro lens myself. =)
I’m afraid summer is on its way out! Love the leaf!
“All the leaves are falling………”
Amazing pic!!! wow
Beautiful. Yes, the first signs are here.
Stunning. Well spotted
Yep – magic indeed!
NO…no…no! YOU did your magic. 
stunning!
How pretty! I just thought that I needed to get a macro lens to capture the first leaf buds on the trees for spring!
that’s so pretty jeanette
you’ll really love the 100mm 2.8
The party we’d planned on going to yesterday was cancelled due to the grotty weather, so I ended up having a free day… the first one in absolute ages. And today is no different actually, both photoshoots have been postponed.
These photos were all taken in the kitchen during the course of the day.
Connor jumbled a...
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I love the fridge-magnet shot!
what cute pics. i must buy some cape velvet, i really love it.
You really can do that…? I mean, a quiet day….LOL… you’re always on the road…
Nice shots again!
Love the alphabet letters. And English Toffee Cream sounds delicious
Love the letters. Just something about all the colors and a little bit of innocence of the kiddos that play with them ! I think I could go for a shot of that Cape Velvet – yummy! And the boys are just too cute! Congrats to Bradley on his accomplishment.
Love the faces. =)
Great set. I especially love End of a Long Day.
Congrats on the second tooth, Bradley! I love the last shot.
Love the photos!!!
Oh to add to last comment … Cape Velvet …yum yum !!
Love these – they’re so clear! So exciting a second tooth!!!! Aww..tired Connor .. needs a hug from Granny!
I was trying to find a hidden message in the letters too. I also wish my frig was that clean.
Love the black and whites. Your boys are adorable.
love the one of bradleys missing tooth – he is SUCH a gorgeous boy – heartbreaker in the making!!
mmmmmm, English Toffee Creme sounds AWESOME!
I wonder if they sell it here…
The alphabet magnets… I want to try to find some word in it! Love the haphazard manner they have. Also, I really like the extreme close-ups. They’re so striking… especially in black & White. Something I need to try more often.
My roses are finally blooming in my garden. I love this rose called Simplicity, it’s so very easy to get a good-ish shot… but this time I felt it was too boring, so I added a texture
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Lovely photo. Enjoy your busy weekend!!
Such a pretty rose…enjoy your busy weekend.
Bradley spotted this tiny little creature on our wall… isn’t it incredible! I’ve never seen one in our garden before… or rather, I’ve never noticed it. The camouflaged markings on this insect is incredible!
As far as the photo is concerned, it’s not that bad considering I don’t have a macro lens, and this was taken...
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I love love love stick bugs. what a fun find, and a fabulous shot.
ah that is a cool pic Jeanette!
How creepy and cool .. I would have ran the other way though..hahahaI am such a girl.
He’s adorable! We used to see them sometimes at my parents’ house, but I haven’t seen one for years. I love those little guys, and praying mantis’ as well – looks like they’re in the same family.
We get them at home quite often. They are funny looking things. I think this is a good shot!
I saw one a little while back, but was very disappointed with the pics I got. I like your better. My advanced compact camera’s build in macro lense is a blessing cause I like taking these kind of pics.
Cool pic – I have seen one before or let me rephrase grabbed one when I was reaching for a knife. OMW did it give me a fright! Fortunately my son was around to catch it.
That’s a pretty cool insect…..I have heard of them but never seen one before…great shot Jeanette!
I haven’t often seen those types of mantises, but they are beautiful! You should try and get a close up look at the markings on a daddy-long-legs or a brown widow spider, exquisite!
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