I love shooting photos of Mother Nature, particularly the "small" world. Macros are a fascinating way to view the world and to get an idea of the diversity of life that surrounds us. My passion for photography came from another hobby, hybridizing hostas. As my hybrids developed and I photographed them, something seemed to be missing.....so I began to enhance my skills as a photographer, by asking questions and studying the photos of others. It surprises me, how one hobby can lead to another.
Ron
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 5841414: Symbiosis in Pink](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0812/0803201250311b_nice_3_c.jpg)
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These photos have been given awards by the wonderful people at Betterphoto.com
I am very proud to have these awards.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 10096724: Iris Orb](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/1018/1005011820281iris_orb_c.jpg)
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These images were taken at the Habitat Gallery in Royal Oak, MI. A great place to spend a day with or without your camera. ( better with !! )
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 8699541: Majestic Might](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0930/0907211101021eagle_head_2_c.jpg)
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Birds are one of nature's most creative achievements...I love watching them and occassionally photographing them.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 6582655: Daylily Delight](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0829/0807161503181l10_c.jpg)
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Short lived summer flowers with an amazing diversity of colors and shapes. Each flower lasts only one day, hence the name "day lily".
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 3481867: Sunset Serenity](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0709/07030219475719.a_thumbnail1_c.jpg)
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Living in Michigan is fantastic to me. I love the weather and the water, especially the Great Lakes. Lake Michigan provides many photo opportunities.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 9987457: When Toads Cry](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/1015/10040809160719.abc_c.jpg)
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Ever since I was a child I have had an interest in snakes, lizards, frogs and toads. I have been fortunate enough to photograph a few.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 9094342: Silver Shogun](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0940/0909290605171silver_shogun_irfan_c.jpg)
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Hostas as a hobby have led me to photograpy......in the search for better photos, I became more interested in photography
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 5841414: Symbiosis in Pink](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0812/0803201250311b_nice_3_c.jpg)
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Some of the most interesting creatures in the world are some of the smallest and most numerous. Macro photography opens the door to this world.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 8520062: Iris Love Affair](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0925/0906181734591desktop_iris_c.jpg)
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These beauties are only around for a couple of weeks in May, but the memories of them last all year long in my mind.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 3481884: Glory at Dusk](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0709/0703021953341ghlight_house_thumbnail1_c.jpg)
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It is fun on vacation to stop at light houses along the way for some history and photography.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 10505638: Droppers](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/1031/1007260450031droppers_c.jpg)
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Over the winter I read about shooting refractions in water drops; I was anxious this summer to give it a try. It is challenging and requires patience, but is also rewarding and fun.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 9293771: Flat Top Mt.](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0944/0910281836581copy_of_6b_c.jpg)
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We love to vacation in the Mountains. The Smokies and areas along the Blue Ridge Highway are favorite spots. Peaks of Otter is an amazing place, especially in the fall.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 10036760: Spring Pleasure](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/1017/10041912050211_c.jpg)
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Of course this is one of my favorite times of the year, everything is fresh and new. Life begins again. So much fun with my camera each and every spring.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 4530282: Nature's Way](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/0735/0708291806301sunflower-butterfly._a_c.jpg)
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Finding fields of sunflowers to photograph has become a hobby. Sometimes I may even find delightful monarch butterflies enjoying the flowers as much as me.
![© Ron Livingston PhotoID # 10277113: Horseshoe Falls](https://www.betterphoto.com/uploads/processedSourceFromOldServer/1024/10060917101111_waterfall_c.jpg)
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The sounds and sights of moving water are peaceful and tranquil, hiking into areas where I can photograph waterfalls is a source of great personal pleasure.
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