I couldn’t resist this quote from Sunset Boulevard.
I have been wanting to take macro photos at the allotment for some time now. I use the camera on my iPhone 4S and splashed out the other day to buy a 3-in-one photo lens. The lens is quite small and clips on to the corner of the phone.
New 3-in-one lens
I am still learning and my hand tends to wobble as I try to zoom in, you need to get really close to the subject, and of course being a leaf or a flower they will Not Stay Still. Anyway, this is my first attempt which I would like to share with you.
This tiny mauve flower is on my garlic chive and is 7mm across. The garlic chives have been flowering for weeks now and I think they are so pretty.
Flower on Garlic Chives
Flowering Garlic Chive
This is my thyme plant with the shot taken at the tip of a stem which is 6mm across. I see the beauty of the leaf at such close quarters.
Thyme
Here are a couple of shots of the developing flower on my sweet basil plant, taken from the side and from the end of the stalk.
Sweet Basil starting to flower
Sweet Basil at the tip of the developing flower head.
The lens also allows me to take wide-angle and fish-eye. Could be fun trying them out.
Allotment Adventures with Jean 
Jun 26, 2012 @ 11:15:13
Great pics!
Jun 27, 2012 @ 12:53:05
Thank you. I’m enjoying it.
Jun 26, 2012 @ 18:11:40
They’re great photos – the lens was a great buy.
Jun 27, 2012 @ 12:57:44
Thank you for the comment, and guess who got me started on this?? I have had such great pleasure checking out the insect photographs that you have posted on your blog that it fascinated me. I would love to be able to do that myself. I am wondering if you have special lenses to get that sort of clarity?
Jun 26, 2012 @ 18:45:27
It looks like you are going to be having some fun over the next few days Jean! 🙂
Jun 27, 2012 @ 12:48:47
I would, except that it’s absolutely pouring down in Brisbane today with no sign of it stopping. So it’s a day to curl up with a book which is no problem because yesterday I found the popular new book “All That I Am” by Anna Funder at the library.
Jun 28, 2012 @ 06:29:54
(note to self…add “All That I Am” to secondary exponentially growing list of bucket list books 🙂 )
Jun 27, 2012 @ 01:55:40
Having a lens like that certainly puts the garden in a different perspective – have fun taking more photos 🙂
Jun 27, 2012 @ 12:43:35
Thank you for visiting Tanya, lovely to hear from you. Since I started my blog a few months ago I have become more interested in photography and I’m really enjoying it.
Jun 27, 2012 @ 03:56:46
Had no idea it’s possible to buy a macro lens for the iPhone – you really can do anything with those phones! Beautiful photos 🙂
Jun 27, 2012 @ 12:37:00
Thank you for visiting, and for your lovely comment. I have only had my new iPhone for a few weeks and I’m trying to get the most out of it. As you point out it is amazing what they can do. I believe these lens attachments have only been out for a short time. I am really thrilled with it. The next thing is to try out the wide-angle lens. It’s pouring with rain in Brisbane today with no sign of it stopping, so I’ll have to wait to get outside to take a ‘wide’ photo.
Jun 27, 2012 @ 06:00:53
Oooooo, a macro lens for the iPhone, there will be no stopping you now – beautiful photos. Come to think of it, my iPhone is looking a bit bare 😉. You do inspire me Jean
Jun 27, 2012 @ 12:31:17
Thank you for visiting Tatiana. Always lovely to hear from you. My lens attachment is my new toy. Almost as good as buying a new kitchen gadget !!!
Jun 27, 2012 @ 09:47:38
Hi Jean! I didn’t know you could get a lens like this for the iphone. I am definitely saving for one of these as I love macro photography!!!! You have a lovely little blog and some lovely herbs in your garden
Jun 27, 2012 @ 12:29:24
Thank you for visiting Amanda, and for your kind comment. I bought the lens from the Apple store and I think it’s only been on the market for a couple of weeks. But it is just what I was looking for.
Jul 01, 2012 @ 10:28:14
Jean, Really enjoyed your closeups. The garlic chives, a beautiful hue and so delicate. Isn’t nature grand! See you at the Farm.
Jul 03, 2012 @ 09:08:15
Hi Di, thanks for visiting. I am thrilled with the new lens. Mother Nature surely is grand. See you at the funny farm.