[M_Six]

Tough trying to get a shot at such close range on a windy day. I have a half dozen of these trees strung across the front yard (I didn't plant them). They look great for two days a year and then they make a friggin' mess with the crab cherries falling all over. The branches are stiff as steel, too. Sucks trying to mow around them. But for a couple of days they really look nice.

[Litos]

4 and 5 might be a little too wide open.

the last one is money !!!!!

[The1]

they took on a bit of a dream quality. could have some fun with that in post processing.

but like litos said, last one is spot on.

and definitely a beautiful plant.... but i hear what you're saying about the work vs. the reward!!!

[M_Six]

Thanks guys.

4th and 5th shots were pseudo-macros using the extension tube on my 50mm f1.4. Damn tough holding focus with that setup. The last was taken with the 10-22mm. I'm still enjoying the honeymoon with that lens. It does everything well.