First Macro-Photography Posting
Nov 2, 2014 15:37:22 #
I have been watching your posts and really enjoy the images and dialog tips. I am stepping out with Nikonian's encouragement to participate here, I typically post on closeups. I haven't been working with lighting like many of you are doing. I am a 6 mo veteran with this camera and lens so I have a lot to learn. I will tell you that I am really enjoying close-up photography, it opens up a new world to me. I am posting a few from today along the river from Mission San Jose, past Mission San Juan to Mission Espada. Excellent walk with an occasional bike rider and jogger.
Damsel Fly
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Grasshopper
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Zipper Head?
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This guy liked to pose!
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Bike Tires didn't get this guy on the path!
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Nov 2, 2014 15:50:57 #
Have not seen your earlier work. These are great, a couple of them a little light but very editable. I do like it them all. Do keep at, and post as you progress.
Nov 2, 2014 15:55:05 #
Nov 2, 2014 15:57:41 #
john G SA wrote:
Oh yea great program. Downloaded the damsel, played with it a little while in LR. Your raw file would be a lot better to work with. Do shoot raw.Thanks Lightcatcher. Can the lighting be adjusted with LR?
Nov 2, 2014 16:37:26 #
Does everyone post raw? I usually shoot raw but post with a jpg.
Nov 2, 2014 16:48:57 #
john G SA wrote:
I don't. File size is too large. Welcome.Does everyone post raw? I usually shoot raw but post with a jpg.
Nov 2, 2014 17:55:53 #
Full sun is great for maximum illumination, but images comes with harsh shadows. You will notice that most of us use speedlight illumination with a softbox. The typical field exposure at ISO 200 is 1/200-sec at f/16. Take a look at several different set-ups on pages 4 through 6: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-4.html
I edit my raw, saved as JPG for posting on UHH.
I edit my raw, saved as JPG for posting on UHH.
Nov 2, 2014 18:17:12 #
lightcatcher wrote:
Sorry if I got you going in a wrong direction about raw they are to large to upload on this and most sites. Shoot raw do your editing and post jpg. You can post png and they do have more info for fellow UHH'ers to play with if you want them to. Again sorry for the miss understanding of you and other UHH'ers.Oh yea great program. Downloaded the damsel, played with it a little while in LR. Your raw file would be a lot better to work with. Do shoot raw.
Nov 2, 2014 18:24:16 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I do like the commercial setups shown and the mods are great ideas. That is what I love about this site. Bunch of great people and gracious on their sharing of photo's and ideas.Full sun is great for maximum illumination, but images comes with harsh shadows. You will notice that most of us use speedlight illumination with a softbox. The typical field exposure at ISO 200 is 1/200-sec at f/16. Take a look at several different set-ups on pages 4 through 6: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-4.html
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Nov 2, 2014 18:29:07 #
Ok, this helps. Thanks. It is like fill light you need for people sometimes.
Nov 2, 2014 19:14:14 #
john G SA wrote:
This may be a question of semantics, but you can adjust the exposure levels, for both shadow and highlight detail (I don't use LR)-- but the lighting is a condition that should be addressed during the capturing of the image file.Thanks Lightcatcher. Can the lighting be adjusted with LR?
Nov 2, 2014 19:17:55 #
got it. I think I know how to take care of shadows in LR. The brush tool and exposure. Thanks for the tips.
Nov 3, 2014 02:04:40 #
I have terrible luck shooting in direct sunlight. I still try once in awhile because sometimes there's no choice. Macro is generally done using full flash method. Overcast days are good, in the shade is good. Personally I try to shade with my body or soft box however, this may spook your subject...slow movements help.
And Welcome! :-)
And Welcome! :-)
Nov 3, 2014 03:25:22 #
The best part about Macro (to me) is you don't have to travel far to find subjects. They can be right outside your door.
Great pictures, keep at it! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Great pictures, keep at it! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 3, 2014 07:44:35 #
Flyextreme, I was doing the opposite, I thought high intensity sun was needed, thanks for the tip!
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