Flower-First macro
Jan 23, 2014 01:44:51 #
This is my first post for macro. Let me know if I'm doing something wrong. Just got a Sigma 105mm 2.8
The flower is from the plant called "String of Pearls" the flower (the white petal area) measures 1cm in dia.
f/11, 1.6 sec, ISO-100, 105 focal length.
The flower is from the plant called "String of Pearls" the flower (the white petal area) measures 1cm in dia.
f/11, 1.6 sec, ISO-100, 105 focal length.
Jan 23, 2014 03:27:09 #
Looks good. We can certainly see the narrow DoF associated with the close working distance of macro-photography, even at f/11.
Here is the Exif of your image:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2014-01-21 20:39:58 -0800
Focal Length: 105.0mm
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 1.600 s
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Here is the Exif of your image:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 6D
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2014-01-21 20:39:58 -0800
Focal Length: 105.0mm
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 1.600 s
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Jan 23, 2014 07:06:47 #
Welcome. Nicely done. If you use a diffused off camera flash you will be able to use a much faster shutter speed. I don't see any movement in photo so I assume you shot with a tripod ( or have very steady hands).
While you did nothing wrong, most of us shoot hand held since we shoot insects, most of us also shoot with a diffused off camera flash.
While you did nothing wrong, most of us shoot hand held since we shoot insects, most of us also shoot with a diffused off camera flash.
Jan 23, 2014 11:51:47 #
Jan 24, 2014 08:18:17 #
Welcome pwd, nicely done, i like the lighting. Focus is pushed back just a bit. Stamen along top of the flower are in focus while stamen in front are slightly off. This can be corrected by stopping down the aperture or pulling the focus back just a smidgen.
I look forward to your future photos.
I look forward to your future photos.
Jan 24, 2014 13:53:58 #
jrb1213 wrote:
Thank you, I will try diffused lighting since my hands are not that steadyWelcome. Nicely done. If you use a diffused off camera flash you will be able to use a much faster shutter speed. I don't see any movement in photo so I assume you shot with a tripod ( or have very steady hands). While you did nothing wrong, most of us shoot hand held since we shoot insects, most of us also shoot with a diffused off camera flash.
Jan 24, 2014 13:57:09 #
tinusbum wrote:
Thank you. If shooting at f16 do you think I'll pick up to much back ground. I was trying to keep background out, it was very busy looking.beautiful flower,if you shot that at f16 it would even better
Jan 24, 2014 14:30:36 #
pwd2004ringo wrote:
with speedlight illumination, your background would be black, if it is not too close.Thank you. If shooting at f16 do you think I'll pick up to much back ground. I was trying to keep background out, it was very busy looking.
Jan 24, 2014 18:45:52 #
pwd2004ringo wrote:
Thank you. If shooting at f16 do you think I'll pick up to much back ground. I was trying to keep background out, it was very busy looking.
A longer focal length would also help to blur the backround ....
Jan 24, 2014 18:54:46 #
imagemeister wrote:
OP just purchased a 105-mm macro lens. How does mentioning "a longer focal length" lens help this new macro-photographer?A longer focal length would also help to blur the backround.
Jan 24, 2014 19:02:13 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
It does not "help" him immediately, but may down the road - as well as helping others who are reading this thread!OP just purchased a 105-mm macro lens. How does mentioning "a longer focal length" lens help this new macro-photographer?
Jan 24, 2014 19:43:42 #
imagemeister wrote:
Your advise is mis-leading. When desired, OoF backgrounds are easily achieved with nearly any macro lens. I use only a 105-mm lens, and have never needed a longer focal length macro lens to blur the background.It does not "help" him immediately, but may down the road - as well as helping others who are reading this thread!
Jan 25, 2014 00:22:35 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Absolutely. Open the aperture, and viola, blurred background.Your advise is mis-leading. When desired, OoF backgrounds are easily achieved with nearly any macro lens. I use only a 105-mm lens, and have never needed a longer focal length macro lens to blur the background.
Jan 25, 2014 11:24:23 #
A-PeeR wrote:
I am talking about a background more out of focus when stopped down to 11 or 16.Absolutely. Open the aperture, and viola, blurred background.
Jan 25, 2014 12:13:11 #
imagemeister wrote:
And we are talking about using the OP's existing 105-mm lens, not suggesting that OP obtain a longer focal length lens.I am talking about a background more out of focus when stopped down to 11 or 16.
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