You lookin' at me?!

So, we had a little portrait session today. And this is how it looks when you have good equipment - I am so thrilled with my new Nikon D5000.
The photos were all made with the phenomenal Nikon 85mm f/3.5G AF-S DX ED VR Micro Nikkor Lens, plus a macro extension tube (12 mm), and using a mono-pod.
I am still trying the best settings and techniques for these kinds of photos - it is so much fun, and I am learning so much in the process.
In the meantime, Madam has grown to approximately twice her former size already - soon, a macro lens will not be necessary anymore ... :)