I haven't taken any macro shots for a long time, so as my wife is out with a friend tonight and Smallsteps is now in bed, so I decided to waste some time taking some pictures. The other day I was "window shopping" (window shopping used to be a thing) for a new lens, looking at a very nice Olympus 300 mm prime Pro, but for 2700€, I think I can do without.
Window shopping
noun
the activity of looking at goods displayed in shop windows, especially without intending to buy anything.
I remember doing it as a kid with my family when we were occasionally walking through the city after the stores had closed. We'd look in the windows, knowing that we would never buy these things. I still do it today, though I believe it is "out of fashion" since people feel comfortable just putting everything they want on credit, as if next month they are going to have more money than this month, when they couldn't afford to buy things outright.
I actually quite like window shopping, (online browsing) as even though I don't get what I am looking at, I like going through the buyer process. I remember reading a long time ago that planning a holiday is pretty much just as beneficial to reduce stress as going on holiday. It isn't the being away that has the value.
It is the journey.
The subject today was a couple of dandelion seed things, as our garden is absolutely full of them at the moment. There is far more weed than grass, and they have invaded everything, but I don't mind, because I quite like the look of them. I also like the idea of them, as they are prolific, because they are willing to travel. They are made for the journey.
The other thing I like about them is that they are so detailed and fragile, but also robust in the sense that each little seed seems that it will survive anything. I also like that when photographed up close and personal, they look like networks, with each seed being a node, with a hundred connections running from it.
They look great up close.
Nature develops some pretty fantastic solutions to problems, whereas as humanity generally just creates more problems with its solutions. But, at least while I have a macro lens in my hand and a little time to spare, I can close out the world of humanity's issues, and focus in on something far more beautiful, even if it is just a weed that grows anywhere and everywhere.
Taraz
[ Gen1: Hive ]
Olympus EM-1
60mm macro
I think If one plans to buy something and has enough money, windows shopping might help them to compare the prices, quality in different stores as well as on internet.
But then, why buy when it is almost as much fun to look only - plus, no buyer's remorse :)
Most of our dandelions are gone now. They had their early spring party and now they are dormant for the rest of the summer. Thank goodness! I enjoy researching products, but I don't enjoy spending the money on them!
We are so far behind you here. A couple months I think - and it is early! May has been so warm - the warmest ever.
We have actually had some really pleasant weather over the past month or so. I've only had to have the A/C once. My power bill is going to be so low!
I love the dandelions 😍 The way you described them though makes them even more appealing!
I also like window shopping. Like a physical type more than online. I like to touch things and see how they feel. Old school! 😂
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Me too, but they don't have the same kinds of shops here in Finland for the most part - nothing is really displayed in the windows.
Oh really? How boring? 🤷🏻♀️ Luckily in Europe they still make an effort to decorate the shop windows nicely. I love especially the charity shops though. There is always something unexpected there! 🧐🤩
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I like it! Get this one in exchange!
Is that an animal print reflection? :)
These look lovely. I haven't really looked at dandelions closely before, but they actually look pretty nice. The little details you captured show the complex beauty of nature.
They are pretty amazing delivery mechanisms, aren't they?
The dandelions are so beautiful. There’s nothing that can keep one more happy than nature. Nature is a beautiful gift
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Dandelions really are super cool. I love how they symbolize resilience and journey. And I totally get the window shopping thing man, there’s something special about imagining what could be without actually buying it. Had a good time reading this good friend
Nice photos, that is really right photo object a white dandelion ☺️
the picture is quite good and I really like it
The beauty of dandelions is in their resilience and their ability to easily spread through wind dispersal.
I love window-shopping online as well because it gives me room to make comparison.
Fabulous textures, dear, @tarazkp
So was I. I would love to buy level 3 VALNAMOR. But $289 is so much money...
It used to be 2000
Looking at your dandelion close-up makes me feel like I still have a lot to learn about photography.
It's its magical its stunning. LOVE IT :)
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The white dandelion is really beautiful
Love all the pictures!
Check out some of these facts, if you are interested.
Their ability to help fertilize and amend soil was a cool revelation to me. Awesome shots browski! https://www.mofga.org/resources/weeds/ten-things-you-might-not-know-about-dandelions/