More practice from The Blue Ridge Parkway
Jun 13, 2015 08:13:58 #
I finally had an opportunity to practice somewhere other than the backyard. Please comment good or bad.
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Jun 13, 2015 10:14:39 #
They all seem a bit under-exposed on my monitor. I like #16 (red and yellow flower) the best. The illumination seems a bit strong. Are you using a softbox?
Jun 13, 2015 12:12:53 #
Curve_in wrote:
Same here: looks underexposed.They all seem a bit under-exposed on my monitor.
Jun 13, 2015 13:25:26 #
I do not mind the over-all, slightly dark exposures. Especially on the white flowers. I do notice the lighting appears a bit directional, not diffused. What is your illumination source?
Since the majority of us are not familiar with these wildflowers, we do not know if these are close-up photos or macro-photographs. The one photo of a long-legged fly does give us some scale. Whenever possible, try to include an ant, or a typical insect, so we know a tiny flower when we see one.
Your practice will pay-off. Keep shooting!
Since the majority of us are not familiar with these wildflowers, we do not know if these are close-up photos or macro-photographs. The one photo of a long-legged fly does give us some scale. Whenever possible, try to include an ant, or a typical insect, so we know a tiny flower when we see one.
Your practice will pay-off. Keep shooting!
Jun 13, 2015 13:38:50 #
You have LOTS of pixels. Do not hesitate to crop to show detail captured. You will also notice a very narrow DoF when you are at or near MFD. Here is a crop of image #2, which reveals very tiny Thrips on your flower: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thrips
Exif image #2:
Camera Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2015-06-06
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: /16.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes
Exif image #2:
Camera Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2015-06-06
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: /16.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes
Jun 14, 2015 11:25:34 #
Wow, you have been busy with a lovely selection of flowers and nicely done. I like the third best of that particular flower as the focus is nice. The 11th. where the fly has a drop of spittle with a refracted image within it is really cool.
Jun 14, 2015 14:08:11 #
Curve_in wrote:
Thanks, just the pop up flash for now.The illumination seems a bit strong. Are you using a softbox?
Jun 14, 2015 14:10:21 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Just using the pop up for now, I should have a speedligt in about two weeks.What is your illumination source?
Jun 14, 2015 14:12:36 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
The white flower is about the size of a nickel, the cluster in #21 are about 1/4 inch diameter.Since the majority of us are not familiar with these wildflowers, we do not know if these are close-up photos or macro-photographs. The one photo of a long-legged fly does give us some scale. Whenever possible, try to include an ant, or a typical insect, so we know a tiny flower when we see one.
Jun 14, 2015 14:13:43 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Thank you. #3 had fallen from the plant and was lying among leaves in a stump.Wow, you have been busy with a lovely selection of flowers and nicely done. I like the third best of that particular flower as the focus is nice. The 11th. where the fly has a drop of spittle with a refracted image within it is really cool.
Jun 14, 2015 14:17:21 #
slhunky wrote:
If you have a little DIY ability, take a look at this easy diffuser for pop-up camera flash: Just using the pop up for now, I should have a speedligt in about two weeks.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-3.html#1177497
Jun 14, 2015 14:20:24 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I do and I will. I should have a speedlight in two weeks. A gift for the 35th wedding anniversary.If you have a little DIY ability, take a look at this easy diffuser for pop-up camera flash: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-3.html#1177497
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