Rosebay Rhododendron

I got a new toy, a set of set of close up filters, so I had to try them out. Sunday afternoon while I was hiking at Jones Gap State Park, I found some late blooming rhododendrons. (rhododendron maximum)
Nikon D70, Nikkor 50mm, & +4 close up filter at 1/200s, f5.6, & ISO 400

Base hit

James Simmons of the Augusta Green Jackets, watches the dancing pitch against the Greenville Drive. Nikon D70 & Nikkor 80-400mm at 270mm, 1/40s, f10, & ISO 200

Mother & Child

Nikon D70 & 50mm, 1/60s, f1.8, & ISO 400

Little Feet

Nikon D70 & Nikkor 50mm at 1/640s, f1.8, & ISO 400

My new buddy

This young man was born only a couple weeks ago. His parents are friends from church. My new Nikkor 50 d works great in low light
Nikon D70 & Nikkor 50mm at 1/1000s, f1.8, & ISO 400