Macro lens

The lens I got with my new Nikon D70s has an excellent macro function, which allows me to focus on items very close to the lens. Macro photography is something I really enjoy, as it offers an interesting perspective and a very tight depth of field. The macro on my new lens is so tight that I have to be careful not to bump the front glass of my lens into what I’m taking the photo of! I need a UV filter, but I’m sure as hell not spending $70 at Henry’s for one.

While in Georgetown taking photos of trains a few days ago, I noticed that crews had torn out the switch connecting the main line to the station’s passenger unloading track (I guess they intend to take the siding out altogether). The big pile of assorted rusty railroad iron was just CALLING out for me to frolic among it.

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Hah! This is neither Macro or pile of metal – just a rotted tie on the main line in Georgetown.

 

Closeup of a rusty track plate. Rust on iron seems to sprout like mould.

The Passenger siding now goes nowhere.

A bolt with a cotter pin!!

 

A bolt!!

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