Oriental Lilly. Opinions please.
May 2, 2015 15:43:01 #
This is my second attempt at close up photography and all of the positive remarks on my first attempt have encouraged me to try some more.
The garden lady here at my apartment complex who takes care of the courtyard, planted this telling me it is an Oriental Lilly.
On my first attempt one of the great hoggers (and please forgive me I can't remember who it was) here in the close up forum advised I try using +/- exposure compensation. Here are my images with the first at normal exposure, the second at -1/2, and the final one at -1. Which do you think looks best? Personally I like #3, as the flower just seems to jump out at me and the background very subtle.
Thanks for looking; Michael
The garden lady here at my apartment complex who takes care of the courtyard, planted this telling me it is an Oriental Lilly.
On my first attempt one of the great hoggers (and please forgive me I can't remember who it was) here in the close up forum advised I try using +/- exposure compensation. Here are my images with the first at normal exposure, the second at -1/2, and the final one at -1. Which do you think looks best? Personally I like #3, as the flower just seems to jump out at me and the background very subtle.
Thanks for looking; Michael
May 2, 2015 16:49:46 #
They appear to be a tad out of focus Michael...maybe if you post them in Download so we can see a bigger pic... :idea:
When you upload a pic, click on the (store original) box...
Cheers,
Ron.
When you upload a pic, click on the (store original) box...
Cheers,
Ron.
May 2, 2015 17:07:41 #
SX2002 wrote:
They appear to be a tad out of focus Michael...maybe if you post them in Download so we can see a bigger pic... :idea:
When you upload a pic, click on the (store original) box...
Cheers,
Ron.
When you upload a pic, click on the (store original) box...
Cheers,
Ron.
Dad gummit, I meant to do that and realized my mistake after posting and I couldn't figure out how to get back into my post to check the download box. Sorry
May 2, 2015 17:11:35 #
Jakebrake wrote:
Dad gummit, I meant to do that and realized my mistake after posting and I couldn't figure out how to get back into my post to check the download box. Sorry
No need for apologies Michael...just wasn't sure you knew about it... :D
May 2, 2015 17:19:24 #
SX2002 wrote:
No need for apologies Michael...just wasn't sure you knew about it... :D
Yes, I haven't posted too many photographs so I just need to slow down a little bit and develop a work flow when I do it.
May 2, 2015 19:07:56 #
Michael, I think the first one looks better--JMO. I agree with Ron's comments. I'll send you a PM later with a few tips on close ups (if you don't tell me to get lost, lol). :-)
May 2, 2015 19:24:09 #
DOOK wrote:
Michael, I think the first one looks better--JMO. I agree with Ron's comments. I'll send you a PM later with a few tips on close ups (if you don't tell me to get lost, lol). :-)
That won't happen. I have seen your images and they are stellar. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! :thumbup:
May 2, 2015 19:27:39 #
SX2002 wrote:
They appear to be a tad out of focus Michael...maybe if you post them in Download so we can see a bigger pic... :idea:
When you upload a pic, click on the (store original) box...
Cheers,
Ron.
When you upload a pic, click on the (store original) box...
Cheers,
Ron.
Thanks Ron. I was using my 60D with a new to me Tamron 90mm macro lens, and I shot the image using auto focus and it seemed to look good to my tired old eyes on my monitor. Maybe on the next one I should try manual focus and see if it turns out better.
May 3, 2015 08:17:05 #
May 3, 2015 09:19:39 #
Chuckwal wrote:
Jake
You forgot to download all look good
Chuck
You forgot to download all look good
Chuck
Yep, I realized I didn't check the download box after I had posted them and couldn't figure out how to redo it. Won't make that mistake again for sure. Thanks for the comment.
May 6, 2015 10:56:22 #
May 6, 2015 23:08:34 #
rlaugh wrote:
Keep em coming..these are great!
Thanks for the kind comment rlaugh.
May 6, 2015 23:51:30 #
Hay Jake, I'll pick #2 it's balance between 1 & 3, Nice shots!!! :thumbup:
May 7, 2015 00:22:14 #
HOT Texas wrote:
Hay Jake, I'll pick #2 it's balance between 1 & 3, Nice shots!!! :thumbup:
Thanks HOT, that is the one with - 1/2 exposure SOC with no PP what so ever.
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