The South Coast Botanic Garden, situated 5 minutes from my house, is an 87-acre Botanic Garden that has more than 2,500 different species of plants. The wide variety of plant life provides food and shelter to an abundant wildlife and bird population, and over 200 species of birds are sighted annually. Popular features include a small lake, Mediterranean Garden, AARS Rose Garden, Water-Wise Garden, Garden of the Senses, Cactus Garden, Children's Garden, Fuchsia Garden, Dahlia Garden, Herb Garden, and Japanese Garden. It is also my testing grounds (together with the Wayfarers Chapel) for new lenses, new techniques, and outdoor macro work. I am an annual member. http://www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org/ )

I have used many lenses in this location including the Nikon 10.5mm Fisheye, Nikon 16-85 VR, Nikon AF 85mm f/1.4, the Tamron 17-35, and others. edit