Sweet Shot Tuesday!

This is my third week in participating in Darcy's "Sweet Shot Tuesday." I enjoy doing this because it allows me to put an image out there and get feedback as well as see other wonderful images captured by some awesome photographers. Today's image is of a Jasmine vine seed pod which is growing outside in my backyard. This past weekend's break in winter temperatures inspired me to look for signs of Spring. I like how these little fuzzy pods seemed to be getting ready for the warmer weather. I shoot with a Nikon D90 and a Tamron 18-270mm lens. Its a great lens, and I have enjoyed it, however, it limits my ability to get clear images for very close up objects in auto focus setting. In manual focus setting, I am able to manipulate the lens to get the results I want. I am still eyeing a prime lens, though. I have a birthday coming up, so maybe I will get my prime lens then. Until then, I am happy to use what I have and see how I can make my camera work for me. I am enjoying using manual focus in combination with manual settings. It gives me more of an artists eye for the images  I am shooting photos of.