Teeny Tiny Flower

Playing with the macro. Hate my lens. No VR and no auto focus. Blah! Don't know what I was thinking when I bought it. I know I didn't know much about lenses then. Ok, maybe hate is too harsh a word. It's annoying. Venting after a difficult work week.TGIF!........ Carry on.

[Gena Pegg]

This is so gorgeous!!! Instant FAV

[Joe III]

For not being happy with the lens and then to produce a shot like this! Well I can't wait to see what you do when you get a macro lens that you like! Beautiful soft pink tones and the subtle pop of green bring it all together. Fav!

[Janiskay]

Beautiful soft tones.lovely composition!

[tony gig]

Fabulous soft capture Joy...Fav

[Poppo Livy]

If the lens is crappy then you must be a genius Joy. Lovely shot

[Kevin Wallace]

Precious, delicate image and struggle on, please :) fav and follow for sure

[*lynn]

Oh, don't hate your lens! I love this soft look.... so beautiful and creative! fav

[Lindy]

Beautiful soft focus & lovely soft colours.

[carol white]

Lovely soft focus and pastel tones. Fav!! 😃

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Beautiful

[Anja]

Love it, beautiful soft colors!

[Cathie]

So beautiful, Joy. I love the lovely colors and the focus.

[Ron]

I echo Joe's and Poppo's comments. Great job - and your crappy lens got you on the TP. ;-)

[Stephanie Swift]

This is exquisite, no reason here to say negative things about the lens you used! Fav of course!

[Rick]

Looks like the lens did pretty well with this shot. Great shot.

[Milanie]

Love the softness, the colors, and the lighting. What's not to like?

[Call me Joe]

Love not hate it:)

[Lois Bird]

Your photo really jumped off the "Popular" page with its beauty and soft color. Fav

[summerfield]

greeting card material, joy. i love the soft pastel pink you captured. aces!

[Quinn]

A fav. Love the softness of this pic.

[Cathrine Mitchell]

So beautiful. FAV

[Louise & Ken]

You didn't tell you you weren't liking this beautiful little flower photo! NOW I know what you were talking about! Obviously the general consensus is that it's well-liked! And I agree with Vikki!

[Joy's Focus]

@Weezilou Well obviously I was wrong. I do love the pastel colors of it. And everyone else liked it and I sure appreciate everyone's nice comments! I will just hold my tongue about my macro lens. Think I'll get a new one that's easier for me to use.

[Osia Strasner]

This is absolutely gorgeous, and I concur with everyone that your macro lens has served you well....but, I do understand the frustration of a tool that does not respond to the way we want to use it. If you ever want to borrow my 105 macro you are most welcome to it, and you can see how you like it. It is also supposed to be a very good portrait lens, has AF, and VR, I believe, even though when you use it on a tripod you are supposed to turn that off. I could bring it to the Blues show for you to try...

[Joy's Focus]

@panthora Thank you Osia! I would love to try out your lens! That's very nice of you and I appreciate it.

[Laur]

Still think it's beautiful.