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Day 169 - Photo A Day Challenge - 6-17-2012
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Jun 18, 2012 14:43:58   #
Wahawk Loc: NE IA
 
Janice wrote:
MadMike wrote:
Lots of people buy PRIME lenses which are a lot clearer, and more expensive. Kit lenses do a good job, but most are also Telephoto, and I guess you loose some sharpness there. I'm a poor man, just cheap lenses in my bag. I think you can do a pretty good job with them.
Janice wrote:
MadMike wrote:
Thanks, the yellow jacket was taken with my 18-55 kit lens, I was surprised how well it came out, and of course I love taking pictures of flowers.
dane004 wrote:
MadMike wrote:
I'm posting my little friend to keep an eye on all of you this morning. I'll be back later to check on your posts, and add a few more of my own. Lets have fun with this today.


Mike Yellow Jacket mighty fine pg 4 & 7 great flower shots


why does everyone always complain about kit lenses - are they cheaper glass or something?
quote=MadMike Thanks, the yellow jacket was taken... (show quote)
Lots of people buy PRIME lenses which are a lot cl... (show quote)


I have heard prime lenses also - that isn't a brand though - it is a lens made for a specific purpose right? Like macro or something - I dunno so excuse my seemingly stupid questions. And thanks for taking the time to answer.
quote=MadMike Lots of people buy PRIME lenses whi... (show quote)


Generally when someone refers to a PRIME lens they are referring to a NON-zoom lens, such as a 50mm or 300mm and not a 50-300mm. Therefore the only 'moving' mechanism in the lens is for the diaphram (aperture opening) or focusing. These are generally considered to be 'sharper' and 'better' than the zoom lens category that adds a movement that involves moving the glass or plastic lenses forward and back to change the focal length.

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Jun 18, 2012 15:00:06   #
Janice Loc: Kentucky
 
ces308 wrote:
Janice wrote:
JacLee wrote:
I wish every one would please show page number and a name or a clue so the rest of us will know what your referring to and be able to see it. Heck, I can't even remember where I posted with out a pg.number if I receive a comment I want to go back and see what is being commented on. Please :thumbup:


I try to do this but I often forget.


Hi Janice !! Did I miss your pictures??

chris


Joined late last night so I didn't post

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Jun 18, 2012 15:05:29   #
Janice Loc: Kentucky
 
lamf21 wrote:
absolutely stunning..i am so bummed i can´t post.pix..pg. 1
catgirl wrote:
photogrl57 wrote:
Welcome to Day 169:) Today we are going to be taking a look at Shallow Depth of Field. Shallow depth of field for anybody that doesn't understand ... simply means one part of the photo will be in focus and the rest will be blurry. There are several ways to accomplish this .. you can get the subject as close to the camera as possible...or you can make sure the subject is pretty far away from anything in the background.. or you can use a large aperture (smaller f/stop number) .. or you can use a longer focal length. Either of these will result in a shallow depth of field.
Here are a few examples to get us started .. I look forward to seeing what y'all come up with.

Y'all have to forgive me this is one of my favorite subjects so I have too many examples LOL
Welcome to Day 169:) Today we are going to be taki... (show quote)


these are gorgeous photogrl pg 1
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absolutely stunning..i am so bummed i can´t post.p... (show quote)


why can't you post pix?

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Jun 18, 2012 15:07:49   #
Janice Loc: Kentucky
 
Wahawk wrote:
Janice wrote:
MadMike wrote:
Lots of people buy PRIME lenses which are a lot clearer, and more expensive. Kit lenses do a good job, but most are also Telephoto, and I guess you loose some sharpness there. I'm a poor man, just cheap lenses in my bag. I think you can do a pretty good job with them.
Janice wrote:
MadMike wrote:
Thanks, the yellow jacket was taken with my 18-55 kit lens, I was surprised how well it came out, and of course I love taking pictures of flowers.
dane004 wrote:
MadMike wrote:
I'm posting my little friend to keep an eye on all of you this morning. I'll be back later to check on your posts, and add a few more of my own. Lets have fun with this today.


Mike Yellow Jacket mighty fine pg 4 & 7 great flower shots


why does everyone always complain about kit lenses - are they cheaper glass or something?
quote=MadMike Thanks, the yellow jacket was taken... (show quote)
Lots of people buy PRIME lenses which are a lot cl... (show quote)


I have heard prime lenses also - that isn't a brand though - it is a lens made for a specific purpose right? Like macro or something - I dunno so excuse my seemingly stupid questions. And thanks for taking the time to answer.
quote=MadMike Lots of people buy PRIME lenses whi... (show quote)


Generally when someone refers to a PRIME lens they are referring to a NON-zoom lens, such as a 50mm or 300mm and not a 50-300mm. Therefore the only 'moving' mechanism in the lens is for the diaphram (aperture opening) or focusing. These are generally considered to be 'sharper' and 'better' than the zoom lens category that adds a movement that involves moving the glass or plastic lenses forward and back to change the focal length.
quote=Janice quote=MadMike Lots of people buy PR... (show quote)


Oooh - I got it - thank you for explaining! That makes a lot of sense

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Jun 18, 2012 15:08:29   #
GAClowers Loc: Tacoma, Washington
 
Wahawk wrote:
GAClowers wrote:
Shooting Lily's in a pond makes good use of the shallow depth of field technique.


AWESOME pics Gail, LOVE em!!


Thanks Dace. Have a great day.

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Jun 18, 2012 21:13:33   #
bawlmer Loc: Baltimore, MD
 
Janice wrote:
bawlmer wrote:
Here's a few I did for my photography class when we studied DOF and getting it as shallow as possible.


that crystal looks like a hard subject but you did it well


Thanks...the hardest part is telling when you're looking at real crystal and not a reflection. :)

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Jun 18, 2012 22:08:34   #
Smokenmirrorss Loc: WV
 
The butterfly/moth shot is fantastic!

hamtrack wrote:
Lot of good photos preceded. Depth of field is a study all by itself.

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Jun 19, 2012 01:39:34   #
pjreed Loc: Tonopah, Arizona
 
Shallow dof

Palo Verde tree blooming
Palo Verde tree blooming...



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Jun 22, 2012 08:42:46   #
bonniekr Loc: Upper Peninsula of Michigan
 
wonderful shots photogrl...would I be estatic if I were able to do this...

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