Wonderful shots!

I'm not sure I deserve your praise, but I know you mean it!

Thank you so much! I can't wait to improve, both in my technique and in my understanding of what I'm doing!

My sister gave me a minipod sort of thing that can strap the camera to things and she also gave me one that straps it to your hand as well as other things, sometimes it helps stabilize my motion. I found that holding perfectly still can be hard sometime. I hardly use them but I have and they did help. When the image subject covers such a small area, even your heartbeat can foul a good shot.

I've never used a monopod, but I have heard how useful they can be. I've learned to hold my breath when shooting something tricky. The camera actually freezes the image when you press the shutter halfway, and then you can get the photo! It's great when it works.

These are so gorgeous. My favorites are those gold balls and the leaves of kale/spinach.

I think Andy would be very proud!

I love the gold balls so much! I love the depth of field in that one. And those leaves! They really turned out, with the shadows just a bit enhanced.

I suspect he would be.

I love that the smallest detail is not ignored in any picture. Thank you

This is what I do, and I have a great time!