A few more from the wine barrel.
Nov 22, 2014 01:14:34 #
I do struggle with focus. I think it might be about the cataract operation and needing new glasses now. I don't know.
These are a few of my recent macros from the wine barrel planter. I've been out there a lot lately. Comments are welcome.
These are a few of my recent macros from the wine barrel planter. I've been out there a lot lately. Comments are welcome.
Nov 22, 2014 02:06:10 #
I apologize if this is repetitive: My focus is so bad, that I use small center spot Auto-Focus. Half-depressed shutter button to lock focus on subject's eye, then re-compose, and fully depress shutter button to take photo.
Give it a try.
Give it a try.
Nov 22, 2014 03:27:46 #
I'm more comfortable with it rightside up but you nailed the focus on this one.
Nov 22, 2014 04:00:26 #
I can't decide if the fly is out of focus or if it's motion blur.
Your doing well though. Keep at it ;)
Your doing well though. Keep at it ;)
Nov 22, 2014 04:17:34 #
You are too hard on yourself. The first 2 look good to me and the fly was probably flying as they do. Your mantis seems to live in the wine barrel, I take it a lot of prey are also attracted to the smell of alcohol.
Nov 22, 2014 12:35:41 #
1st shot is nice,focus is difficult for me too if i dont have enough light.i just move in and out of focus a couple times and pull the trigger
Nov 22, 2014 13:32:11 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Repetition is good. A reminder of all the advice that has been offered here is always good. I will concentrate on this one thing, next time.I apologize if this is repetitive: My focus is so bad, that I use small center spot Auto-Focus. Half-depressed shutter button to lock focus on subject's eye, then re-compose, and fully depress shutter button to take photo. Give it a try.
It's actually raining hard outside this morning (the rain dance worked). I will get out there this afternoon and do the half way shutter thing. I do focus on the eyes, but I don't move to compose. I will work on this. Thanks Douglass.
Nov 22, 2014 13:32:55 #
oldtigger wrote:
Thanks oldtigger. I kind of like it this way too.I'm more comfortable with it rightside up but you nailed the focus on this one.
Nov 22, 2014 13:34:56 #
Flyextreme wrote:
It's a miracle if not OoF. Fly was moving all over the place. This one was hand held. Thanks for the comment. I will "keep at it".I can't decide if the fly is out of focus or if it's motion blur. Your doing well though. Keep at it ;)
Nov 22, 2014 13:41:58 #
AlicanteBrenda wrote:
You are too hard on yourself. The first 2 look good to me and the fly was probably flying as they do. Your mantis seems to live in the wine barrel, I take it a lot of prey are also attracted to the smell of alcohol.
Drink more wine... I'm all for that. Ha, ha, ha! Thanks Brenda. Yes, the smell may very well be what is attracting them, but I really think it's the abundance of insects that come to the flowers and this...
Nov 22, 2014 13:45:11 #
tinusbum wrote:
Light is such a huge factor in all of this. I can't believe how important all of these parts of the whole come together to make a good image. Thanks.1st shot is nice,focus is difficult for me too if i dont have enough light.i just move in and out of focus a couple times and pull the trigger
Nov 22, 2014 18:25:27 #
riverlass wrote:
That's cheating! :shock: Using a Mantid goddess statue to attract the faithful :wink: Yes, the smell may very well be what is attracting them, but I really think it's the abundance of insects that come to the flowers and this.
Nov 22, 2014 19:29:31 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Hey... it works. 8-)That's cheating! :shock: Using a Mantid goddess statue to attract the faithful :wink:
Nov 22, 2014 19:43:40 #
riverlass wrote:
It sure would seem so. I may have to try something similar. Maybe a fuzzy Jumper figure.Hey... it works. 8-)
Nov 22, 2014 20:03:27 #
Flyextreme wrote:
Good luck finding 'fuzzy jumper' garden art. Maybe just a generic, friendly looking spider will do. Don't get too specific. A little sign might work. Something that says "All spiders welcome." :thumbup:It sure would seem so. I may have to try something similar. Maybe a fuzzy Jumper figure.
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