First Snowflake Attempt
Jan 3, 2020 20:31:13 #
67skylark27
Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
A snowflake photo has been on my to do list for
a long time. I have seen some epic shots over the
years and after acquiring a macro lens I'm finally
making some attempts. Here's what I learned:
Used my D7200 for a little extra reach (I will
use my D750 also and compare later) Tokina 105mm f2.8
and shot in raw at f22 and 1/8 second. I laid my dark blue hoodie over a rung
in my step ladder hanging almost vertically. This caught
enough snowflakes to make multiple attempts. My thought
here was to have the flakes on the same plane as the camera
on the tripod so I didn't have to worry about focus stacking
just yet. I used mirror up, an infrared remote shutter release
and live view on the camera to allow zooming in and getting
the best focus possible. I typically had to wait at least 15
seconds for the camera and tripod to settle back down after
adjusting focus. I'm happy with the results! Next up, try
my extension tubes, and see how the D750 does. What do
you guys think?
a long time. I have seen some epic shots over the
years and after acquiring a macro lens I'm finally
making some attempts. Here's what I learned:
Used my D7200 for a little extra reach (I will
use my D750 also and compare later) Tokina 105mm f2.8
and shot in raw at f22 and 1/8 second. I laid my dark blue hoodie over a rung
in my step ladder hanging almost vertically. This caught
enough snowflakes to make multiple attempts. My thought
here was to have the flakes on the same plane as the camera
on the tripod so I didn't have to worry about focus stacking
just yet. I used mirror up, an infrared remote shutter release
and live view on the camera to allow zooming in and getting
the best focus possible. I typically had to wait at least 15
seconds for the camera and tripod to settle back down after
adjusting focus. I'm happy with the results! Next up, try
my extension tubes, and see how the D750 does. What do
you guys think?
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Jan 3, 2020 20:44:05 #
67skylark27
Loc: Fort Atkinson, WI
kpmac wrote:
Maybe a little soft but still very nice. I like it.
Agreed, my guess is it was just windy enough to give some movement.
Jan 3, 2020 20:52:01 #
Jan 3, 2020 21:10:49 #
captivecookie
Loc: Washington state
It's very pretty, even if a little soft. Snow is soft though, right? Good color contrast choice.
Jan 3, 2020 21:14:29 #
67skylark27 wrote:
A snowflake photo has been on my to do list for br... (show quote)
Great Image for first attempt.
Jan 4, 2020 06:18:55 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
A little soft in double download but still a great start. I tried a couple weeks ago to get one on my balcony railing & it looked like a minuture deformed ice cube, no pattern at all. I think the snow was to wet/heavy. I wouldn't delete that one until you get a better 1.
Jan 4, 2020 07:30:55 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
Nice shot. I have a couple of macro lenses but have not been able to learn enough to use them. Actually I found I had better results with extension tubes. For me they work just as well and the camera focuses faster.
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Jan 4, 2020 10:54:00 #
67skylark27 wrote:
A snowflake photo has been on my to do list for br... (show quote)
I do like it and the way you portrayed it in the shot......nice job !
Jan 4, 2020 11:05:28 #
Very impressive..! You did a great job of something that I've tied to do with no success several times. All I was able to get was cold standing outside.
Keep them coming for it has been said that they are all different.
Keep them coming for it has been said that they are all different.
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