Just getting into macro
Jan 18, 2014 15:18:16 #
I'm just starting to get into macro photography and enjoy the challenge. He are a few of my first images. Any pointers are appreciated!
Passion fruit flower stamen
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Dried flower
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Black-Eyed Susan
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Glass beads
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Carved gourd
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Jan 18, 2014 15:35:23 #
Shoot your subject from a variety of angles...The first flower is a case in point as so little of it is in focus...Sometimes it pays to shoot at less than 1:1 but crop more in post to retain the most DOF...
Jan 18, 2014 15:45:44 #
Screamin Scott wrote:
Shoot your subject from a variety of angles...The first flower is a case in point as so little of it is in focus...Sometimes it pays to shoot at less than 1:1 but crop more in post to retain the most DOF...
Thanks! I did take a couple others of that same bunch of flowers in my yard. They are probably a little better.
Passion fruit flower
Jan 18, 2014 15:53:25 #
Jan 18, 2014 16:02:33 #
All macro-photographers start by using available light. We all experienced, same as you, that high magnification requires lots of light, and using a large aperture dictates a very shallow Depth of Field.
Most of us have ventured into speedlight illumination, which allows low ISO, short shutter duration, and relatively small aperture. Typically, I shoot all of my macro-photography at ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16.
Also, with larger subjects, we shoot more as close-ups, rather than true 1:1 mag (life-size) macros.
Most of us have ventured into speedlight illumination, which allows low ISO, short shutter duration, and relatively small aperture. Typically, I shoot all of my macro-photography at ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16.
Also, with larger subjects, we shoot more as close-ups, rather than true 1:1 mag (life-size) macros.
Jan 18, 2014 16:09:41 #
The last Passion flower is very pretty. I am looking forward to your spring pictures.
Jan 18, 2014 16:13:43 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks! I've taken some flower shots using a ring flash in light mode. Haven't really mastered using a non-TTL flash.All macro-photographers start by using available light. We all experienced, same as you, that high magnification requires lots of light, and using a large aperture dictates a very shallow Depth of Field.
Most of us have ventured into speedlight illumination, which allows low ISO, short shutter duration, and relatively small aperture. Typically, I shoot all of my macro-photography at ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16.
Most of us have ventured into speedlight illumination, which allows low ISO, short shutter duration, and relatively small aperture. Typically, I shoot all of my macro-photography at ISO 200, 1/200-sec at f/16.
Jan 18, 2014 16:20:39 #
Pentony
Loc: Earth Traveller
Great shots. The second photo reminds me of DOF in macro. In fact sometimes one may want that shallow DOF effect.
Jan 18, 2014 16:22:35 #
Jan 18, 2014 16:24:27 #
jrb1213 wrote:
The last Passion flower is very pretty. I am looking forward to your spring pictures.
Thanks. I'm looking forward to Spring and the flowers at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens.
Jan 18, 2014 16:33:02 #
Jan 18, 2014 20:13:28 #
These are good shots for just starting out. Focus looks good, as does the illumination. Black Eye Susan good probably use more exposure. Keep practicing with the flash, 1/4 to 1/2 power is a good starting point. Keep aperture in the f11 to f16 range and a shutter speed of 1/200.
jkatpc wrote:
Thanks! I've taken some flower shots using a ring flash in light mode. Haven't really mastered using a non-TTL flash.
Jan 18, 2014 20:30:31 #
A-PeeR wrote:
These are good shots for just starting out. Focus looks good, as does the illumination. Black Eye Susan good probably use more exposure. Keep practicing with the flash, 1/4 to 1/2 power is a good starting point. Keep aperture in the f11 to f16 range and a shutter speed of 1/200.
Thanks a bunch for the input. I do appreciate learning new things!
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