I have been neglecting my camera, but I finally got a chance to use it recently. California has received some unprecendented rain this year, and the plants are coming back to life! Everything is green and full of pollen. I have been taking an antihistamine every morning to avoid death by sneezing. My family combined a trip to my grandmother with a trip to Diamond Lake, where there's a nice trail around part of the artificial lake. This trail is bordered by thick clusters of wildflowers and native grasses of a wide variety of colors and textures, and photos can't really convey how pretty it all is. I used my XT4 and my 90mm Panagor macro for everything. I did have my 18-55mm, but I find myself using it less and less. I do like it, but just prefer the 90mm for most of what I do with my camera. The macro lens is good for landscapes (technically it's closer to a 1:2 lens than 1:1 but that is totally fine for my hobbyist need...
Personal projects and retrospection.