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Nov 29, 2012 13:34:14 #
Hi.... could any dedicated Macro photographer tell me as to if my three photos qualify as Macro.... there is mixed opinion as to if they are true Macro.
The Rose is a miniture, measuring 1inch, the Sedum floret, measures 4mm all round,
I know the Dead Seedhead is just a close up.
Many thanks.
The Rose is a miniture, measuring 1inch, the Sedum floret, measures 4mm all round,
I know the Dead Seedhead is just a close up.
Many thanks.
Miniture Rose
4mm Sedum floret with jewels
Dead Seedheads
Nov 29, 2012 13:42:15 #
What camera did you use? We need to know the size of your sensor before we know if this is a close-up or a macro of the 1-inch wide, miniature rose.
What lens did you use? Your "4-mm Sedum floret with jewels" photo is not sharp anywhere. I suspect fairly extreme cropping to arrive at this final image.
I strongly recommend that you read:
Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
which will answer most of your questions.
What lens did you use? Your "4-mm Sedum floret with jewels" photo is not sharp anywhere. I suspect fairly extreme cropping to arrive at this final image.
I strongly recommend that you read:
Introduction to True Macro-Photography Forum at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
which will answer most of your questions.
Dec 1, 2012 06:20:31 #
Hi....
Thanks for your response, i took up Photography only almost three year ago,
My Camera is Canon 500d and the lens is Canon Macro ef 100mm 1:2.8 usm, no tripod was used as i cannot get on with one, but know i probably should.
Neither photos were cropped.
Any helpful comments are useful to me, i am not a pro, only a mere novice, and would not pretend to be anything other :-(
Thanks again.
Thanks for your response, i took up Photography only almost three year ago,
My Camera is Canon 500d and the lens is Canon Macro ef 100mm 1:2.8 usm, no tripod was used as i cannot get on with one, but know i probably should.
Neither photos were cropped.
Any helpful comments are useful to me, i am not a pro, only a mere novice, and would not pretend to be anything other :-(
Thanks again.
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Dec 1, 2012 15:15:48 #
Your Canon 500D (aka Rebel T1i) has an APS-C size CMOS sensor (25.1-mm × 16.7-mm), and your Canon 100-mm lens is excellent.
To capture true macro on your sensor, your Working Distance (lens front element to subject) must be 160-mm (6.3-inches). Any closer will cause image to be out-of-focus (like your Sedum floret); and any farther away is considered a close-up (which may be cropped to macro proportions).
You are off to a good start. I strongly suggest that you attempt a few of the macro exercises outlined here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
And practice, practice, practice!
Also take a look at other macro Hoggers using Canon 100-mm lenses. PM to them questions that you may have.
To capture true macro on your sensor, your Working Distance (lens front element to subject) must be 160-mm (6.3-inches). Any closer will cause image to be out-of-focus (like your Sedum floret); and any farther away is considered a close-up (which may be cropped to macro proportions).
You are off to a good start. I strongly suggest that you attempt a few of the macro exercises outlined here:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-22447-1.html
And practice, practice, practice!
Also take a look at other macro Hoggers using Canon 100-mm lenses. PM to them questions that you may have.
Dec 2, 2012 12:15:58 #
Thank-you for the advice....will have a study,
I found the camera club i am attending are not really interested in helping novices, more about showing their photos in competitions mainly.....possibly will learn more from you guys!! very grateful :lol:
I found the camera club i am attending are not really interested in helping novices, more about showing their photos in competitions mainly.....possibly will learn more from you guys!! very grateful :lol:
Dec 2, 2012 12:22:01 #
Don't be discouraged from enjoying close up photography as well as macro, often a good closeup well composed can result in a more pleasing photograph than a true macro. But if it helps your lens will only produce 1:1 reproduction on the sensor when it is focused at its shortest focusing distance. If you are having difficulty with blur or seemingly soft photos with your macro lens you may consider a diffused flash to help create sharper images.
Dec 2, 2012 12:27:37 #
Geff has a point. A close-up of a rose can show the entire flower, whereas a macro of the same will show only the pistil & stamens. Both have their place, but do not replace each other.
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Dec 2, 2012 12:44:22 #
Thanks Boys....i will post more photos for you to study, its the only way i will progress i feel...
Dec 2, 2012 13:15:58 #
I really like your second shot. The dew drops look like jewels strung on a thread.
Dec 2, 2012 13:34:10 #
Thanks for that.....i know it is not perfect and my photos need alot of improvement, but i will work hard to get there.
Nice to think you liked it :)
Nice to think you liked it :)
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