My first macros
Aug 6, 2014 16:54:37 #
A few of a praying mantis in my yard yesterday.
Aug 6, 2014 19:06:06 #
Welcome to the world of macro. I love these insects, such masters of disguise but willing to be models for us. He is watching you as you work and you have caught his expression nicely.
Aug 6, 2014 19:42:22 #
I like the composition of image #3 best of the three. Exposures of all three look good. Without Exif info, it is difficult to make suggestions concerning settings or technique.
Aug 6, 2014 19:54:47 #
Aug 6, 2014 20:01:54 #
Thanks Douglass, I like that one best also. I shot at ISO 125, 1/125-sec at f/9, and used my flash around 1/16 to ΒΌ-power, depending on the angle. I used a soft box on the flash, a similar set up that you had using an old Vivitar flash bracket and some adapters to place the flash close to the front of my lens. I know I have lots to learn as it can be complicated and I am thankful for your help and the help of others on UHH. You guys are great.
Aug 6, 2014 20:06:41 #
I see that you use a Canon 6D (Full Frame 20.2Mp) and a Canon 100-mm macro lens. Excellent equipment choices.
My only suggestion is to decrease aperture to f/16, and compensate by increasing ISO to 200, or increasing speedlight output, or both.
Let us see more macros.
My only suggestion is to decrease aperture to f/16, and compensate by increasing ISO to 200, or increasing speedlight output, or both.
Let us see more macros.
Aug 6, 2014 21:03:05 #
Aug 7, 2014 00:21:59 #
These are good for your first macro attempts. Eyes are very nice. I prefer the second shot the most. Well done Charles.
Aug 7, 2014 03:16:32 #
Very nice first attempts :thumbup: Can't wait to see what's to come..... :wink:
Aug 7, 2014 04:47:55 #
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Aug 7, 2014 11:51:45 #
You did good! I still can't do that! Of course, I also refuse to use a tripod, so that could account for it! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Aug 7, 2014 11:55:21 #
Thank you Amy, these were hand held no tripod here focused moving camera forward and back.
Aug 7, 2014 12:33:40 #
Aug 7, 2014 12:43:00 #
Thanks for the positive feedback. It means a lot coming from someone of you talents.
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