New at Macro—Denver Botanic Garden
Aug 15, 2020 15:47:43 #
Borrowed a Sony 90mm macro lens and shot these with my Sony a6000, handheld. Very novice! Critiques welcome. These are unedited SOOC. (Probably my first post of pix in UHH.)
Aug 15, 2020 16:21:07 #
Nice job for your first try at macro. I think #2 is your worst shot -- too centered and if you are going to shoot a single bloom, either isolate it or darken everything around it. The white in the background is distracting. #3 is nice but needs to "pop" a little more -- brighten it up in post. Keep working with macro, you will find a lot of enjoyment in getting close to your subjects.
Aug 15, 2020 16:37:36 #
dbfalconer wrote:
Borrowed a Sony 90mm macro lens and shot these with my Sony a6000, handheld. Very novice! Critiques welcome. These are unedited SOOC. (Probably my first post of pix in UHH.)
You are off to a great start as a novice. I like all of them as is. Sharp and nice composition with excellent exposure. Great start! You are off and running!
Aug 15, 2020 16:51:13 #
Aug 15, 2020 17:07:32 #
Bridges wrote:
Nice job for your first try at macro. I think #2 is your worst shot -- too centered and if you are going to shoot a single bloom, either isolate it or darken everything around it. The white in the background is distracting. #3 is nice but needs to "pop" a little more -- brighten it up in post. Keep working with macro, you will find a lot of enjoyment in getting close to your subjects.
Thank you. I appreciate your suggestions. I’ll work on them.
Aug 15, 2020 17:08:26 #
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Aug 15, 2020 17:10:30 #
UTMike wrote:
Good start! Good eye in #4.
Thanks. I liked that reflection...and lilypads in the sky!
Aug 16, 2020 06:32:17 #
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Aug 16, 2020 08:44:23 #
dbfalconer wrote:
Borrowed a Sony 90mm macro lens and shot these with my Sony a6000, handheld. Very novice! Critiques welcome. These are unedited SOOC. (Probably my first post of pix in UHH.)
A nice start!!!
My suggestion is use a tripod (if allowed)
Aug 16, 2020 10:03:38 #
Aug 16, 2020 10:05:27 #
Thanks! I hesitated to post before editing. I was pretty pleased with the SOOC.
Aug 16, 2020 10:08:12 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
A nice start!!!
My suggestion is use a tripod (if allowed)
My suggestion is use a tripod (if allowed)
Yes, I should have. I lugged one around! Getting the right height and angle and distance is still challenging, especially with an unfamiliar lens. I need more practice with everything!
Aug 16, 2020 10:41:04 #
dbfalconer wrote:
Yes, I should have. I lugged one around! Getting the right height and angle and distance is still challenging, especially with an unfamiliar lens. I need more practice with everything!
I have been in photography since 1955 and I'M still practicing
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