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Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom FirstShots

July 10, 2012 // 0 Comments

We  gave RainyDayPhotography readers a quick FirstLook of the brand new AFS-DX Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens yesterday. Today, we thought we would show some of [...]

Nikkor 18-300mm Zoom FirstLook

July 9, 2012 // 0 Comments

When  we purchased our first Nikon DX camera (D40), it came with an 18-55mm kit lens. Knowing that we would want to “reach out” further, we purchased a [...]

Urban Safari: Cone Flowers

July 5, 2012 // 0 Comments

On Tuesday we gave an update on the state of the RainyDayGarden, at the end of which we mentioned that the cone flowers are hardy perennial which can be a great addition [...]

Urban Safari: RDG Update – Day Lilies

July 3, 2012 // 0 Comments

The RainyDayGarden made it through the second heat wave without a scratch. In fact, the plants have not been this healthy for many years. We think the reason is the large [...]

RDG 2012 Summer Update

June 8, 2012 // 0 Comments

The RainyDayGarden is at its most lush at the beginning of June. The May rain, combined with the 70º day-time temperature, is a signal for many perennials to flower. The [...]

Urban Safari: FPZ in the Spring

June 4, 2012 // 0 Comments

We  started our Urban Safari series on January 1st at the Franklin Park Zoo (FPZ). We went back in early March and again at the end of May. It was interesting to see [...]

RDG 2012 Mid-May Update

May 14, 2012 // 0 Comments

Spring  this year started out warmer but drier than usual (7″ less than average). While the higher temperature gave everything a head start, some plants slowed due to [...]

Urban Safari: Gore Place, Waltham MA

April 30, 2012 // 0 Comments

This past Saturday was kind of cool, but very sunny. After running some errands, we thought we would see if there was anything happening which would get us outside. A few [...]
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