First try at this ... ugly bug.
May 21, 2017 19:30:16 #
May 21, 2017 20:05:38 #
Good start, although focus looks a little soft. If you are using autofocus, consider switching to manual focus.
If you have not done done so already, visit the true-macro section here and check out some of the information available there.
Lots of info and photographers who are happy to help folks new to macro.
If you have not done done so already, visit the true-macro section here and check out some of the information available there.
Lots of info and photographers who are happy to help folks new to macro.
May 21, 2017 20:39:03 #
Nice one, but like Rick said, a little soft. If you aren't using a tripod, or at least a monopod, I suggest that you try it. Sharp focus is always a challenge with bugs, & we need all the help we can. 
Earl.
Earl.
May 22, 2017 07:08:01 #
truckster wrote:
Shot with my 85 macro ... heavily cropped.
Nice shot, I agree with what the others have said. When you shoot macro you pretty much have to use a tripod as any camera movement will change the focus!
May 22, 2017 07:24:29 #
Thank you all ... I noticed the soft focus too ... took two other shots and they were worse on the focus. Do have both a mono and a tripod. Guess I better get used to them. Again thanks for the criticism.
May 22, 2017 11:57:10 #
truckster wrote:
Thank you all ... I noticed the soft focus too ... took two other shots and they were worse on the focus. Do have both a mono and a tripod. Guess I better get used to them. Again thanks for the criticism.
Nice shot but somewhat soft as others have mentioned. I sometimes use a tripod but not always. I pretty much do use manual focus and set the lens to its closest working distance. Then I move in until I have the bug in focus and take the photo. It is more or less moving back and forth and then shooting when it is in the best sharpness in your viewfinder. It does take some practice but is done all the time by most of us. As another poster has mentioned, I urge you to check out the macro site here on UHH. You will see photographs of what many of us use to get the best photographs. You will also get a lot of help from other macro posters. We, or at least those who know what they are doing, love to help others and get them started in the right direction. There are many little tricks of the trade, so to speak, that are very useful. A hand grip, flash and diffuser are a big plus to getting great photos.
Good luck and remember to practice, practice and then practice some more,
Dennis
May 22, 2017 23:38:12 #
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