The heart of a rose

Further investigations with the macro extension tube.  The lens needed to be much closer to the subject when I took this photo of a rose.  Extension tubes allow you to get in closer but the quality of the shot is somewhat compromised.  This was taken at 5000 ISO in order to slow down the shutter speed. 

Nice informal lunch with the family today.  It was Florence's 21st birthday.  She has more than one reason to celebrate having attained 1st class degree with honours at Winchester.  Graduation day is 18th October.