Fern in Cave
by rod1

Comment by h2:
light is much too harsh

The-Garden
by rod1

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
That's a tasty looking garden you have. I see many photo oportunities there. I would try shooting from closer to the ground, and see if I could make some object like the sundial or sewing machine become a focal point in the foreground and to one side a bit. Single flowers are always a treat too, and will be easy shooting with the new 105. The older Nikkor manual 35mm lenses will work with the D200 as well as the new ones but they must have the Ai notch in the aperture ring at the back to fit.
Good luck with your digital gear.

Mt-Solitary
by rod1

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
I know what you mean about the vignetting, I have the same model lens and the same situation at 18mm if I use a polarizer without taking the UV filter off first. It sees the edge of the filter at that angle. I look forward to seeing more of your country, and it seems that you take photos with existing light and conditions, similar to my style.
Au is a very attractive country to me, as I am an independent type myself and love to travel.
PM and I will answer.

Tomato-Flower
by rod1

Comment by MelonMusketeer:
I have an early 70's model Micro Nikkor 55mm f3.5, and know exactly what you are talking about. It's still in the top 3 lenses that I always keep nearby.
For me in this image, the drop of water is the focal point, and I can see you there. With a 105mm doing this kind of macro, it's necessary to really try to reduce camera shake. Wind is a problem with most of my macro like this, as I always try to "take it where I find it" and just a slight breeze moves most flowers all over at this magnification. I usually shoot at f11 with the MN and use flash for most things not directly in the sunlight. Have fun with it, and keep posting the results, at least the good ones!

Tomato-Flower
by rod1

Comment by Jutilda:
Really lovely. I love the dof and detail on it.