A week ago we finally had time to spend a weekend at our summer place. Some birds had found the bird box for the summer. I really like this shot where one of them is leaving the bird box with his wings wide open.

The flowers were also blooming:

Some more bird and macro shots at: http://kansala.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Antti/2012-06-17+Birds+and+macros/

It has been a very busy spring. I have not taken as much photos as I would have liked to. Today I had a chance to take some macros while playing with the kids at the local park.

A couple of more shots at: http://kansala.kuvat.fi/kuvat/Antti/2012-06-10+Macros/

For tech geeks:

These shots are taken with my Sigma 18-50/2.8 lens. I had my 36mm extension tube along, but the closest focus distance (with the extension tube) is so close to the front lens, that I was continuously having water on the lens and decided to stop using it.