Just practising using the zoom on my new camera...

....which I think is great. How else would I get this close to a waterlily in the middle of a large pond?
And I can see the legs on the insects on the petals!

[👑 AnaZad]

Beautiful zooming... Love this water lily.

[Richard Creese]

I think your zoom works very well. Nice shot.

[Hazel]

@richardcreese @anazad511

Thanks, both. I'm really pleased to have an 'extension' to my photographic skills now!

[Beryl Lloyd]

Super Hazel !! and you didn't have to paddle in the pond to capture lt !! jesting aside this is a lovey shot -great detail even down to the storm bugs -- gad you're enjoying your zoom !

[Pat Knowles]

A zoom lens is a constant thing of joy Hazel!!

[Claire]

Zoom opens who a whole new aspect of photography; lovely shot. Enjoy.

[Pyrrhula]

Great and beautiful try of all the possibilities of the camera.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

This is beautiful.

[Christine]

Lovely shot

[Elisabeth Sæter]

So pretty!

[Rosie Kind]

Beautiful shot and a fav

[Sheila G]

Very nice shot!

[Sharon Lee]

Beautiful capture

[Linda]

Terrific detail - looks great! I got good and close the other day while in my kayak, but used my point & shoot camera - wasn't worth posting :(

[Karin Hirsch]

Very lovely shot, the camery seems to work great

[Cathie]

Beautiful shot, Hazel!

[Decima F]

Working well Hazel !

[Julie Duncan]

This is great, Hazel! A new camera - what FUN!!! :)

[Ness Santvoort]

stunning capture Hazel

[Hazel A]

Great shot. Looks like you are enjoying your new camera!

[Paula W]

Great zooming Hazel, pretty shot!

[Malc Bird]

Fabulous shot - bet you're pleased with your new camera!

[Anne Gibson]

A lovely, sharp shot.