Macro Shots
Jun 24, 2014 09:27:45 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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.
Cosmos
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Dandy Pair
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Queen Anne
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Early Morning Cosmos
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Sea Shells
Jun 24, 2014 09:32:02 #
Welcome bizzy! Great shots, get even closer! I love the Queen Anne's' Lace and Clover. The Dandelions also look great. Keep practicing.
Jun 24, 2014 10:07:45 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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 10:15:36 #
Jun 24, 2014 10:18:07 #
Jun 24, 2014 10:37:45 #
Yes, getting down low with the tripod is a challenge for some of us. The shell grouping is beautiful, specifically the composition and the similar colors throughout. Keep at it, and have fun!
Bizzy wrote:
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.
Jun 24, 2014 11:04:09 #
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.
Jun 24, 2014 11:15:40 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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 11:22:14 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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 11:22:41 #
I mostly use mine for long exposure and shots of family that I'm in. I should use it more.
Jun 24, 2014 11:28:17 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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 11:34:59 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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 11:37:22 #
Jun 24, 2014 11:44:16 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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 11:52:43 #
Bizzy
Loc: North Carolina
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.
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