Tanya and I took a weekend trip to one of our favorite “local” attractions, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens. It was a beautiful but slightly windy day, but wasn’t yet sweltering this year.
I got to try out my Canon RF 100/2.8 L macro lens on some flowers and ducks, so I think it was worth the drive.

Photo Details
Camera: Canon EOS R5Lens: RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/3.2
Shutter Speed: 1/1250s
Taken: April 16, 2023 12:58 PM
Full Size: 6613x4411 (29 MP)
This mallard at the Japanese garden was much too concerned with fighting off another mallard from his lady to care about me. I was able to get quite close (without stepping off the path!) and got this shot. I intentionally chose the shutter speed to split the difference between perfectly mirrored water and blurred. I’m very happy with it.

Photo Details
Camera: Canon EOS R5Lens: RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
Taken: April 16, 2023 1:17 PM
Full Size: 3644x5464 (19 MP)
Monarchs are always beautiful, but getting one to stay still in a pleasing pose is a challenge. I got lucky.

Photo Details
Camera: Canon EOS R5Lens: RF100mm F2.8 L MACRO IS USM
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
ISO: 100
Taken: April 16, 2023 1:17 PM
Full Size: 8192x5464 (44 MP)
I just think poppy pods look neat.