Daffodils - David Mathre Photography

Friday (29-March-2013) — New Jersey

Backyard Spring Nature in New Jersey.

Some images taken with a Nikon 1 V2 camera and the new 80-400 mm VRII lens (with the FT1 adapter). The lens is much bigger than the camera, but still easy to use hand-held. The field of view (FOV) with this lens is equivalent to 216-1080 mm on a 35 mm (FX) DSLR. The base ISO for the Nikon 1 V2 is 160, and at the base ISO the image of the spring daffodil shows good colors and saturation. At an ISO of 1600, there is significant noise, and the colors and saturation are reduced as seen with the image of the Doe.

Yellow Daffodil in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2 camera and 80-400 mm VRII lens with a FT1 adapter (ISO 160, 240 mm, f/5.6, 1/1250 sec). Field of view equivalent to 650 mm with a 35 mm sensor. (David J Mathre)

Scrawny Doe, Early Spring in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 1600, 310 mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec) (David J Mathre) — Scrawny Doe, Early Spring in New Jersey. Image taken with a Nikon 1 V2, FT1 adapter, and 80-400 mm VRII lens (ISO 1600, 310 mm, f/5.6, 1/60 sec). Field of view equivalent to 840 mm with a 35 mm sensor. (David J Mathre)

Saturday (16-March-2013) — New Jersey

Backyard Nature in New Jersey. Spring Flowers Caught in Late Winter Snow.

The spring flowers are having problems dealing with late winter snow and sleet. Although the snow is gone within a day, winter has not yet departed.

Late Winter Snow on Dafodill Bloom. Image taken with a D3s and 85 mm f/2.8 PC-E lens (ISO 800, 85 mm, f/4, 1/250 sec) (David J Mathre) — Late Winter Snow on Dafodill Bloom. Image taken with a D3s camera and 85 mm f/2.8 PC-E lens (ISO 800, 85 mm, f/4, 1/250 sec) (David J Mathre)

Late Winter Snow on Snow Drop Blooms. Image taken with a D3s and 85 mm f/2.8 PC-E lens (ISO 800, 85 mm, f/4, 1/250 sec) (David J Mathre) — Late Winter Snow on Snow Drop Blooms. Image taken with a D3s camera and 85 mm f/2.8 PC-E lens (ISO 800, 85 mm, f/4, 1/250 sec) (David J Mathre)

Saturday (23-April-2011) — New Jersey

Backyard Springtime Nature in New Jersey.

It is raining today. A couple of images from near the house taken with a Leica X1 camera. The first is some daffodils still in bloom (most are already done) and the other of wet holly leaves. In both cases these are the “out of the camera” jpg images.

Spring Rain and Daffodils. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4.5, 1/125 sec). (David J Mathre) — Spring Rain and Daffodils. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/4.5, 1/125 sec).

Spring Rain and Holly Leaves. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/50 sec). (David J Mathre) — Spring Rain and Holly Leaves. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/50 sec).

Saturday (19-March-2011) — New Jersey

Backyard Late-Winter Nature in New Jersey. Two Days to Spring — Daffodils in Bloom.

The weather report for next week indicates the possibility of rain, sleet, and snow. I would rather be in a desert viewing spring wildflowers — hint, hint.

Daffodils in Bloom -- Two Days from Spring. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre) — Daffodils in Bloom — Two Days from Spring. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 100, 24 mm, f/3.2, 1/1000 sec).

Friday (18-March-2011) — New Jersey

Backyard Late-Winter Nature in New Jersey. Three Days to Spring — Daffodils in Bloom.

I’ve been busy at work while trying to get ready for a photography workshop in Death Valley. I did have a chance to photograph the daffodils blooming across the street when I got home. It was actually 79°F outside, and I was able to open windows and let some fresh air into the house for the first time since last year.

Daffodils in Bloom -- Three Days from Spring. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 160, 24 mm, f/2.8, 1/1000 sec). (David J Mathre) — Daffodils in Bloom — Three Days from Spring. Image taken with a Leica X1 (ISO 160, 24 mm, f/2.8, 1/1000 sec).