Flower macro
Apr 21, 2015 08:29:48 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
That subject presents a focusing challenge under any circumstances.
From the EXIF data: Nikon D7100, f/5.3, 640th sec., ISO 500, 240mm focal length.
The results are about as expected from those settings - very shallow depth of field, a little grainy. It also looks like there is motion blur in the image - surprising at that shutter speed.
Tell me what you were seeing and trying to do with that image and I can make suggestions.
Mike
From the EXIF data: Nikon D7100, f/5.3, 640th sec., ISO 500, 240mm focal length.
The results are about as expected from those settings - very shallow depth of field, a little grainy. It also looks like there is motion blur in the image - surprising at that shutter speed.
Tell me what you were seeing and trying to do with that image and I can make suggestions.
Mike
I don't intend to highjack this thread but.....How do you access the EXIF data from the download. It's probably obvious but I'm ignorant on that issue
:)
Apr 21, 2015 09:07:55 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
Tomwils wrote:
I recently submitted this photo in a contest, not expecting to win or even caring. It was judged out of contention because the center is soft, or out of focus. Will deceasing aperture a stop or two solve that?
I have a suggestion, if you want to take the back ground out when you shooting close up flower, mostly you will use wide open aperture to blur the back ground, but it will limit the DOF, so the flower will look soft in some part. For my flower shooting, I always use out board flash with defuser, set the camera on manual mode with aperture from f11-f22. This will darken the back ground and get the flower sharp in focus. Here's a sample, it not a very good shot but it shows how this work!
Apr 21, 2015 11:26:33 #
INshooter wrote:
I don't intend to highjack this thread but.....How do you access the EXIF data from the download. It's probably obvious but I'm ignorant on that issue
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:)
My understanding is that there are plug-ins for the various browsers. I look at it with Windows Explorer, though.
Mike
Apr 21, 2015 20:43:31 #
Tomwils
Loc: Crofton, Kentucky
Sorry I haven't responded to anyone, but I had back surgery this afternoon and just got home. All good suggestions and I will try them all. For viewing EXIF I open the file in a free program I've been using for years, Irfanview.
Apr 26, 2015 12:52:46 #
Other than the prior suggestions, I would recommend that you try this as a vertical orientation. This helps reinforce the flower as a vertical object. In a sense, this is a portrait-- and you generally would not shoot a full-length portrait using "landscape" orientation.
Apr 26, 2015 13:05:54 #
Tomwils
Loc: Crofton, Kentucky
Thanks Allen. That is something I had not considered but can see several advantages. Just as soon as I am able to get out and about I will give your suggestion a try. You are right, it is a portrait, not a landscape. Live and learn, ask and learn more.
May 17, 2015 07:43:36 #
when using your macro lens at close range, it becomes very important to close your lens down. if not using a ring flash or other close up type lighting, a tripod is also a great idea. Good luck!
May 17, 2015 08:02:06 #
May 17, 2015 08:13:12 #
Tomwils
Loc: Crofton, Kentucky
I was refreshing my memory on this thread when I found that I had ignored a response from photophred and wingclui44. I appreciate the responses and apologize profusely for not acknowledging your responses. I have become very aware of the impact the background has on a shallow DOF photo and have started experimenting with the suggestions presented here, which includes using a blackboard behind the subject. I may post that photo under a new topic today.
May 17, 2015 08:43:53 #
wingclui44
Loc: CT USA
Tomwils wrote:
I was refreshing my memory on this thread when I found that I had ignored a response from photophred and wingclui44. I appreciate the responses and apologize profusely for not acknowledging your responses. I have become very aware of the impact the background has on a shallow DOF photo and have started experimenting with the suggestions presented here, which includes using a blackboard behind the subject. I may post that photo under a new topic today.
No need to apologize! Hope you feel better after your back surgery! Wish you have a speedy recovery!
May 17, 2015 08:48:52 #
May 25, 2015 04:00:02 #
INshooter wrote:
I don't intend to highjack this thread but.....How do you access the EXIF data from the download. It's probably obvious but I'm ignorant on that issue
:)
:)
I'm using this one http://www.opanda.com/en/iexif/download.htm (free)
Or you can search EXIF viewers. Lots of free ones.
Jun 2, 2015 15:03:55 #
Congratulations...
I think it's a wonderful picture... The background blur is often an effect I try for using Photoshop. You've done it when taking the picture... and the effect is very professional. For getting the center sharper, one might have increased the aperature to increase the depth of field to include the outer petals and the center. Of course, the background would not have the wonderful effect you now have.
I tried to sharpen the center by using the "select tool" and then using the "sharpen" feature under Filters.
I think it's a wonderful picture... The background blur is often an effect I try for using Photoshop. You've done it when taking the picture... and the effect is very professional. For getting the center sharper, one might have increased the aperature to increase the depth of field to include the outer petals and the center. Of course, the background would not have the wonderful effect you now have.
I tried to sharpen the center by using the "select tool" and then using the "sharpen" feature under Filters.
Jun 2, 2015 15:16:39 #
Jul 11, 2015 16:13:38 #
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