Posts for: Bizzy
Jun 25, 2014 15:44:26 #
FvS wrote:
Stores we only see from the movies up here...
Now captured by you in an excellent way....
Nice work.....!!!
Now captured by you in an excellent way....
Nice work.....!!!
This was a wonderful opportunity to practice shooting in low light. They even had a checkerboard set up on an old barrel made into a table. Two rocking chairs were set up for the checker players to use. Thank you for commenting.
Jun 25, 2014 15:23:56 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
I see the Canon 17-40mm f/4L is still living up to its reputation ..... nice, sharp photos, with realistic colors! Good on ya Mate!
Yes, the 17-40 is a great lens that I bought and then hardly ever used it. I took a look at the gear that I have bought over the years and realized how much of it wasn't being used. This year I plan to give each of those lenses a good workout to determine if I really love it ,if not I plan to get rid of it.
Jun 25, 2014 14:38:27 #
My husband and I are on a vacation this week in the mountains of North Carolina. We took a short excursion to Valle Crusis on Sunday to visit an old general store. Been there before but didn't have a camera with me. The store was very dark inside and crowded with tourists. I don't consider these great photos, more like practice with the 17-40 which I haven't used much.
Jun 24, 2014 22:55:57 #
Jun 24, 2014 22:52:14 #
[quote=Neubee]They look a little soft,watch your focus and distance..[/quote
If the definition of macro is showing the object life size then #1,#2,#4 qualify as macro. They are as big as in the picture as the flower itself. Actually, #4 is larger in the picture than the real cosmos. I may just be misunderstanding the meaning of macro.
If the definition of macro is showing the object life size then #1,#2,#4 qualify as macro. They are as big as in the picture as the flower itself. Actually, #4 is larger in the picture than the real cosmos. I may just be misunderstanding the meaning of macro.
Jun 24, 2014 11:52:43 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Your compositions are beautiful! #1 is a work of art.
Almost threw that one out because I thought the background was too distracting. Went back to it later and did a little post processing and decided it was a keeper.
Jun 24, 2014 11:44:16 #
Thinks for your comment. One of the best thing that macro has going for it is that the flowers and shells don't move around too much while you are composing the shot,unlike grandchildren.
Gtole wrote:
beautiful composition :thumbup:
Jun 24, 2014 11:34:59 #
roxiemarty wrote:
The shells are awesome!! I also hand hold a lot due to what you said.
I am pretty good at hand holding shots, but the closer in you get on shots like the ones in this post the more the need of a tripod.
Jun 24, 2014 11:28:17 #
MadMikeOne wrote:
I know nothing about shooting macro. However, I DO know what I like and I like your shots. The shells is my favorite.
Again - welcome.
Again - welcome.
I'm just learning. Threw away more shots than I saved in the beginning. I am getting more keepers now. Still much room for improvement. Thanks for the kind comment.
Jun 24, 2014 11:22:14 #
roxiemarty wrote:
The shells are awesome!! I also hand hold a lot due to what you said.
I was needing a change from practicing with just flowers and found this shell collection that I have and decided that this would make a good macro shot.
Jun 24, 2014 11:15:40 #
Yes, it is true old age isn't for sissies. Knees aren't what they use to be. To be honest I don't like being constrained by a tripod, but it is a necessity at times.
Jun 24, 2014 10:52:44 #
I have no formal training in photography. Most of my knowledge comes from reading every book on the subject I can get my hands on and watching videos posted on the internet. Practicing techniques found in these sources. Posted my first photos today to the gallery. I have been reading the forum for awhile.
Jun 24, 2014 10:07:45 #
Thank you for your comments. I know most macro shots are taken using a tripod, but I couldn't get the composition that I wanted on the flower shots so I was handholding the camera.
Jun 24, 2014 09:27:45 #
This is my first post. Got a 60mm macro 2 year ago at a great price My first attempts at getting great pictures were dismal failures. I got it out again and decided to practice on getting the shots I have seen others get. After practicing for the last two month I think I am finally making some progress.
