Newbie Enjoying His New Lens
Feb 28, 2013 06:19:11 #
Feb 28, 2013 10:19:45 #
Feb 28, 2013 12:34:21 #
You are off to a good start. If you are serious about critique, you need to include camera, ISO, lens, shutter duration, aperture and illumination source with each photo, so we understand and can make recommendations.
None are as sharp as I would like. How much cropping before posting?
Your spider is most likely a Banded Argiope (Argiope trifasciata).
None are as sharp as I would like. How much cropping before posting?
Your spider is most likely a Banded Argiope (Argiope trifasciata).
Feb 28, 2013 12:40:28 #
Feb 28, 2013 14:42:25 #
The bug seems to be a milkweed bug.
What part of the insects did you choose to focus on? If you relied on autofocus you may wish to go to manual focus and pick your focal point carefully.
What part of the insects did you choose to focus on? If you relied on autofocus you may wish to go to manual focus and pick your focal point carefully.
Feb 28, 2013 16:16:52 #
the shots look pretty nice. I am pretty new at this too, and I've found that macro shots have to be REALLY close to perfect in order to get very sharp images....not nearly as easy as one would imagine, that's for sure. But what fun we can have while learning.....the devil is in the details, and as Nikonian says, you are off to a good start for sure....what is your new lens? Post more shots for more learning!
Mar 1, 2013 05:11:34 #
glad you like it. Yes I am using 430ex II diffused by harbor digital light box kit. thanks for looking.
Mar 1, 2013 05:44:50 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks Nikonian. Yes I am serious so here are the details : All were shot handheld, manual focus with canon 60D and Tamron 180-mm macro lens, 430exII speedlight diffused by harbor digital light box kit, mounted on an RRS bracket. You are off to a good start. If you are serious about critique, you need to include camera, ISO, lens, shutter duration, aperture and illumination source with each photo, so we understand and can make recommendations.
None are as sharp as I would like. How much cropping before posting?
None are as sharp as I would like. How much cropping before posting?
Image 1: f/19, 1/125 sec, ISO 200 bare lens
Image 2: f/27, 1/64 sec, ISO 200 lens fitted with Kenko Pro 300 1.4X TC.
Image 3: f/27, 1/64 sec, ISO 200, lens fitted with Kenko Pro 300 1.4X TC
Image 4: f/27, 1/32sec, ISO 200, lens fitted with Kenko Pro 300 1.4X TC
Image 5: f/19, 1/90 sec, ISO 200,lens fitted with Kenko Pro 300 1.4X TC.
Reason for the long shutter durations is that I wanted to capture some natural light from the background (am I right on this?) 'cause I notice that if duration is short, the background turns out black. I am also experimenting as to which f stop will produce best results.
Any tips how I will make it sharper next time? almost passed out holding my breath while waiting for focus confirmation :) Big thank you for taking time to look, comment and share your knowledge. Really appreciate it. Regards.
Mar 1, 2013 05:47:05 #
Ozzy2668 wrote:
Glad you like it. They are common in my location but I only paid attention when I got into this hobby.I really like the 2nd photo.
Mar 1, 2013 05:49:29 #
jrb1213 wrote:
Hi, thanks for looking. I was focusing on the head but obviously did not get the desired result. I am sure I moved while clicking.The bug seems to be a milkweed bug. hat part of the insects did you choose to focus on? If you relied on auto-focus you may wish to go to manual focus and pick your focal point carefully.
Mar 1, 2013 06:08:07 #
bogeyeliot wrote:
Hi, Thanks for taking time to look. you are right that in order for our images to be comparable to the pictures being posted by the guys here it must be close to perfect, my problem is how to do it. But if it is easy it wouldnt be fun. I'm using a Tamron 180mm. Here is another shot : f/19, 1/250 sec, ISO 200, 252mmthe shots look pretty nice. I am pretty new at this too, and I've found that macro shots have to be REALLY close to perfect in order to get very sharp images....not nearly as easy as one would imagine, that's for sure. But what fun we can have while learning.....the devil is in the details, and as Nikonian says, you are off to a good start for sure....what is your new lens? Post more shots for more learning!
Thank you for the encouragement.
Mar 1, 2013 08:09:43 #
That is a keeper. I particularly like the veination in the pronotum (the shield-like part over the head).
Mar 1, 2013 08:22:48 #
jrb1213 wrote:
That is a keeper. I particularly like the veination in the pronotum (the shield-like part over the head).
Thank you. Was about to call it a day after almost an hour and and a half walk when I spotted it on my way home. He/she only gave me 2 shots before flying away.
Mar 1, 2013 09:34:22 #
Yep. Your last capture makes a great avatar for you. What a keeper for sure.
Mar 1, 2013 11:02:58 #
Nomadick wrote:
quote=bogeyeliot the shots look pretty nice. I a... (show quote)
good un, keep em coming
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