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Jun 18, 2018 15:17:56   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
A couple of volunteer flowers in my front yard. Used my Canon 6Dii and Canon 180mm L Macro Lens (no IS) hand held. All C&C is welcome and all details weill be with each photo. Next time I will use my ring flash and a lower ISO. Thanks for stopping by.

Greg

1/500s, f 14.0, ISO 3200, 180mm
1/500s, f 14.0, ISO 3200, 180mm...
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1/500s, f 14.0, ISO 6400, 180mm
1/500s, f 14.0, ISO 6400, 180mm...
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Jun 18, 2018 16:39:39   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
Nice shots, Greg, and I especially like #2. I'm not seeing any detail in the petals of #1. You might consider using your tripod instead of a ring light so you can lower your iso. You didn't ask for advice, so I hesitate to offer any. Hope no offense is taken.

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Jun 18, 2018 18:21:53   #
DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia
 
I agree with Donna, Greg. I was wondering why you chose F14 for these shots when you would have sufficient dof at say, F7.1. This would drop your ISO by 2 stops.

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Jun 18, 2018 18:45:51   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Dixiegirl wrote:
Nice shots, Greg, and I especially like #2. I'm not seeing any detail in the petals of #1. You might consider using your tripod instead of a ring light so you can lower your iso. You didn't ask for advice, so I hesitate to offer any. Hope no offense is taken.



Donna, First off you could never offend me, you are one of my mentors and friends. I have the same problem with both of them that being high ISO. I would normally have used a monopod but did not even attach that. I figure if I could use my ring flash I could lower the ISO. Anyhow I will use both a tripod and a ring flash (not together) and see what I get. Thank you for confirming that the ISO is on the high side.

Greg

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Jun 18, 2018 18:50:02   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
DOOK wrote:
I agree with Donna, Greg. I was wondering why you chose F14 for these shots when you would have sufficient dof at say, F7.1. This would drop your ISO by 2 stops.



Earl, again you are one of my mentors so please always offer help. I was attempting to get as much DOF I could get using the Lens I had on. The flowers were also in the center of the planter so I was shooting into the dark areas with the ISO wide open. I just need to practice a whole lot more to get the results we like, such as your flowers and the ones that Donna shares. Thanks again for your input.

Greg

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Jun 18, 2018 20:01:44   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
These are well done, Greg. Donna and Earl have offered good advice. That does not detract from the fact that the images have merit. I am sure they agree.

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Jun 18, 2018 20:47:51   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
kpmac wrote:
These are well done, Greg. Donna and Earl have offered good advice. That does not detract from the fact that the images have merit. I am sure they agree.


Thank you, Ken. I know they offered great advice to improve my technique and that the photos themselves are not bad but could be better. Bottom line is that I agree with you 100%.

Greg

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Jun 18, 2018 21:29:41   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
kpmac wrote:
These are well done, Greg. Donna and Earl have offered good advice. That does not detract from the fact that the images have merit. I am sure they agree.


Absolutely!

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Jun 19, 2018 05:14:39   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
Dixiegirl wrote:
Absolutely!




Greg

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Jun 19, 2018 05:56:52   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
I agree with the advice offered, but good starting point my friend!!

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Jun 19, 2018 06:19:32   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
CLF wrote:
A couple of volunteer flowers in my front yard. Used my Canon 6Dii and Canon 180mm L Macro Lens (no IS) hand held. All C&C is welcome and all details weill be with each photo. Next time I will use my ring flash and a lower ISO. Thanks for stopping by.

Greg


Nice set Greg and I too like #2 Very well done.

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Jun 19, 2018 06:38:50   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
rlaugh wrote:
I agree with the advice offered, but good starting point my friend!!



Thank you, Bob. I need to start and learn the lens and best way to use it.

Greg

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Jun 19, 2018 06:39:51   #
CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC
 
J-SPEIGHT wrote:
Nice set Greg and I too like #2 Very well done.



Thanks, Jack. Always appreciate feedback.

Greg

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Jun 19, 2018 07:12:13   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 
Excellent!

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Jun 19, 2018 07:56:35   #
timm27 Loc: Earth
 
Nice images hand held.
Try matching length of lens with shutter speed. IE: 180mm with 1/200

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