Those of you who haven't known me for several years may not be aware that I absolutely adore macro photography. I love the way that I can take an ordinary subject and completely change the way it is viewed, bring out startling details, or make it totally abstract. It's been a long time since I've been able to take pictures like this, so it felt great to pull out my new lens and a pomegranate and go to town the other night. After all, there's nothing like a good ol' photo shoot in the abstract-pictures-of-fruit genre.
Following are two versions of the first photo I've tackled -- once again I find myself utterly incapable of choosing between the black and white and color versions. Though the lens I use is capable of apertures that can only be described as ridiculous (f/57, anyone?) I decided to go for a wide-open aperture for this shot to see what effect a shallow depth of field would give me. The fact that the image is now here is testament to my satisfaction with the result.
Macro photography, how I've missed you!
oh yeah baby!!!!