tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post181020101701382749..comments2024-02-06T13:12:00.339-07:00Comments on Welcome to the Garden Spot: Hodge Podgeannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-55367645423471001752015-07-03T07:27:27.239-06:002015-07-03T07:27:27.239-06:00I'm still giggling over the "I'm old ...I'm still giggling over the "I'm old I don't bend well" part of the post. I have a 100 mm macro, but you know, I rarely use it...go figure. I love my 1.4 [get the more expensive one, it's well worth it] 50mm Canon lens...it's not good for macro, but for bokah...well sigh and cross my heart.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-70350900668452659012015-07-03T07:27:21.685-06:002015-07-03T07:27:21.685-06:00I'm still giggling over the "I'm old ...I'm still giggling over the "I'm old I don't bend well" part of the post. I have a 100 mm macro, but you know, I rarely use it...go figure. I love my 1.4 [get the more expensive one, it's well worth it] 50mm Canon lens...it's not good for macro, but for bokah...well sigh and cross my heart.<br /><br />JenRURAL https://www.blogger.com/profile/11871803235521431504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-9619389350527718972015-07-02T10:44:21.311-06:002015-07-02T10:44:21.311-06:00Glad that you were off the road before it went tot...Glad that you were off the road before it went totally flat and were rescued! Lovely flowers and an even lovelier little Lily. Oh so cute!! :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-39361847532075228892015-07-01T21:59:26.325-06:002015-07-01T21:59:26.325-06:00What an interesting post, Ann! Lovely photos, from...What an interesting post, Ann! Lovely photos, from the wonderful birthday collage to all the beautiful flowers. <br />Happy Fourth of July!Sara - Villa Emiliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17402655388283396110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-60953721113402267372015-07-01T08:15:24.066-06:002015-07-01T08:15:24.066-06:00My camera is a Canon powershot SX500 IS It has a ...My camera is a Canon powershot SX500 IS It has a 30x optical lens. It does a good job with the zoom but what I miss on this particular camera is the small view finder. All it has is the 2x3 screen which makes it difficult to see what you are photographing when in sunlight. Which of course, a garden is pretty much always in! I bought it online and didn't notice that. I also can't remove the lens to change out if I want a larger zoom, which would be nice to have. I miss my old Canon AE1. I could look for one of those in the digital but then I would be spending some serious money. '<br /><br />Your garden flowers look so pretty and you did a great job photographing the close-ups. I love Lily's party. She is so beautiful. I am going through a bit of a pink phase myself right now and am wearing my pink Sketchers as I type. LOL. A girl needs a little pink now and then. Have a beautiful day Ann. Thank you for visiting my blog, I so enjoy our chats. CarlaCarla https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916690492134807112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-80279675545032753862015-06-30T17:15:34.715-06:002015-06-30T17:15:34.715-06:00Life is a hodge podge so this was great to read......Life is a hodge podge so this was great to read....love the Minnie Mouse party and party girl....want one of those cupcakes and your garden is looking beautiful with all the flowers blooming.Donna@Gardens Eye Viewhttp://gardenseyeview.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-26594443683783350322015-06-30T11:30:16.220-06:002015-06-30T11:30:16.220-06:00Yikes! I'm glad you were saved and got home o...Yikes! I'm glad you were saved and got home okay with the wimpy spare!<br />Your garden looks great, as always!<br />The mouse decorations are FUN!Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-15909078906345736932015-06-30T08:03:47.520-06:002015-06-30T08:03:47.520-06:00What a great Hodge Podge. Your Lily looks adorable...What a great Hodge Podge. Your Lily looks adorable as Minnie Mouse. Happy Birthday to Lily! Your flowers are simply beautiful! The trip to Denver sounds like fun, but sorry about the tire. Great post! Enjoy your day and have a happy week!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-31212274080998471122015-06-30T00:58:01.741-06:002015-06-30T00:58:01.741-06:00My camera is old and is just a point and click but...My camera is old and is just a point and click but it still takes pretty good photos - I can just slip it in my pocket and it goes everywhere with me recording memories. You have a lovely selection of flowers in your garden and the cupcakes look totally delicious and fattening! elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-32010646441442513422015-06-29T19:58:58.956-06:002015-06-29T19:58:58.956-06:00Your flowers are so beautiful Ann, and happy birth...Your flowers are so beautiful Ann, and happy birthday to your Lily.Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/07886053115520735923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-13754843113425185842015-06-29T16:19:12.460-06:002015-06-29T16:19:12.460-06:00I've enjoyed your Hodge Podge. Sometimes essay...I've enjoyed your Hodge Podge. Sometimes essays are appropriate, sometimes they aren't. Blog posts can be essays or conversations, in my mind. I enjoy both. <br />Your garden is providing you with lots of pretty things just now. Your little one is a darling, and how funny that she chose her own outfit over yours. Glad you got some help with changing the flat tire. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-83820892166665656972015-06-29T15:59:06.880-06:002015-06-29T15:59:06.880-06:00My camera is a high end point and shoot, a Canon P...My camera is a high end point and shoot, a Canon Powershot something. It's the same camera that my nephew the professional photographer uses for his point and shoot needs. So my macro is built in! Still, I often zoom in from far away for my closeups, I just like how it looks. RobinLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543576456983999997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-59363752524698750182015-06-29T14:39:41.841-06:002015-06-29T14:39:41.841-06:00What a precious birthday girl....she is adorable a...What a precious birthday girl....she is adorable and looks like she had a lot of fun. And what amazing photos you are taking with your new camera lens. I am still learning to use my new camera and need to practice some more. I'm bad about picking it up and clicking away without taking time to try new settings. Enjoy your week my friend. (and you reminded me...I need new tires!) Glad you got home safe. Sweet hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-16480868354889900332015-06-29T14:00:31.488-06:002015-06-29T14:00:31.488-06:00Oh, I like hodgepodge or random posts sometimes, t...Oh, I like hodgepodge or random posts sometimes, they can cover a lot of territory. The cupcakes were so cute for Lily's BD - did your SIL take one to work? <br />When my expensive (beyond my capabilities) Canon DSLR bit the dust I purchased a Rebel as well and love it, especially since it is much lighter than the old camera. I have never thought to take macro shots with the telephoto lens and I do have a macro lens I pull out only on occasion. I don't use the lens that came with the camera and I stayed with Canon so I could use all my lenses. Nikon is very appealing.<br />Nice to see your parade of flowers, thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday Ann.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-58230376404135033732015-06-29T12:36:04.337-06:002015-06-29T12:36:04.337-06:00So nice reading and watching all your Hodge Podge....So nice reading and watching all your Hodge Podge. The little Lily on her birthday preferring a swimsuit above the wonderful Minnie Mouse polka dress, so funny. The macro photos of your flowers are gorgeous. I always use a small digital Olympus camera. F. has an Olympus camera with many lenses which I seldom use. I just want to take my camera with me in my pocket on my walks or in the garden.<br />So nice you had a lovely day with your daughter in Denver. I too love going out with my eldest daughter.<br />Wish you a happy week in Colorado!Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-9970100673044963642015-06-29T08:27:10.733-06:002015-06-29T08:27:10.733-06:00I'm sure if there hadn't been such beautif...I'm sure if there hadn't been such beautiful flowers I might have gained a few pounds gazing and the confections!!! Grand post!! Have a wonderful day!A Bit of the Blarneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418671116015181693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6460244051990142578.post-55928750091693136682015-06-29T07:59:31.482-06:002015-06-29T07:59:31.482-06:00Really enjoyed your Hodge Podge. Cute Minnie Mouse...Really enjoyed your Hodge Podge. Cute Minnie Mouse birthday party for the little one. Your garden is beautiful. So many different blooms and colors. I have been thinking about a new camera. I don't change lens just because they are too heavy to carry around...getting older! And, I don't make a living with a camera. If it takes a "decent" shot, I'm happy. Gorgeous images you shared. Happy Monday!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.com