New experiment for my closeups
May 17, 2015 12:05:18 #
After a conversation with DOOK, I decided to try his suggestions and shoot to create a better DOF with complete subject in focus. Same set up as usual except that I set camera on Aperture priority, raised the ISO to 3200 and set the camera to F/20 and anywhere from 1/60 to 1/80 second. I still can hand hold comfortable at those shutter speeds. I have to agree with DOOK these settings make for an overall more pleasing picture. Please try the downloads.
May 17, 2015 15:09:45 #
Very nice, Jim. Love the colorful spider. Well, not love--it's a spider, for gosh sakes! But I like the shot a lot.
May 17, 2015 15:48:15 #
Treepusher wrote:
Very nice, Jim. Love the colorful spider. Well, not love--it's a spider, for gosh sakes! But I like the shot a lot.
Thanks Randy, you would not believe how really small that spider is, I could barely see it without the camera lens. Thanks my friend for the visit and nice comments. Much appreciated as always.
May 17, 2015 16:31:55 #
Very nice set Jim, like the blue dragon very much. I was always told on my treks in far off places be aware of spiders with red on them....they are dangerous! :-)
May 17, 2015 16:52:19 #
Lovely shots, Jim. You have an abundance of wonderful subjects in your yard.
jwt wrote:
After a conversation with DOOK, I decided to try his suggestions and shoot to create a better DOF with complete subject in focus. Same set up as usual except that I set camera on Aperture priority, raised the ISO to 3200 and set the camera to F/20 and anywhere from 1/60 to 1/80 second. I still can hand hold comfortable at those shutter speeds. I have to agree with DOOK these settings make for an overall more pleasing picture. Please try the downloads.
May 17, 2015 17:01:55 #
Sylvias wrote:
Very nice set Jim, like the blue dragon very much. I was always told on my treks in far off places be aware of spiders with red on them....they are dangerous! :-)
Thanks so much Sylvia and I agree with you as that is the way I've learned it also. Red seems to be a nature warning sign. Thanks again for your visit and nice comments. :-D :-D
May 17, 2015 17:04:12 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Lovely shots, Jim. You have an abundance of wonderful subjects in your yard.
Thank you Donna and I must say it's a good thing there is lot to photograph in walking distance as it's getting hotter & hotter. It's 5 pm and and 85 degrees, so long treks are out of the question till much later in the year. Thanks again for your visit and nice comments. Always appreciated my friend. :-D :-D :-D
May 17, 2015 18:59:50 #
May 17, 2015 19:04:57 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
Nice adjustment Jim... Well done!
Thanks Frodo, I am certainly happy with the overall result. Thanks so much for stopping by and for the nice comment. Much appreciated. :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 17, 2015 19:24:36 #
Very nice set Jim!! You did a great job with the new experiment!!
Wonderful color and sharpness!
:)
Wonderful color and sharpness!
:)
May 17, 2015 19:57:57 #
This is a definite improvement, Jim. Well done. Just a thought---don't be frightened to experiment--why not try different apertures from f11 to f20 & see what works best for you. For example, f11 or f14 will allow a faster shutter than f20, but still have a fairly good dof. The faster shutter, of course, increases the odds of getting a sharp result. JMO.
May 17, 2015 20:14:00 #
DOOK wrote:
This is a definite improvement, Jim. Well done. Just a thought---don't be frightened to experiment--why not try different apertures from f11 to f20 & see what works best for you. For example, f11 or f14 will allow a faster shutter than f20, but still have a fairly good dof. The faster shutter, of course, increases the odds of getting a sharp result. JMO.
Cheers Earl, I really did just that and just posted those three of several that I took. As I mentioned to you before, I'm having to relearn stuff I already learned 30 to 40 years ago coupled with the nuances of the digital science. This has really been a great experiment and learning or relearning experience. for me. Thanks again my friend. :-D :-D
May 17, 2015 20:32:15 #
jwt wrote:
Cheers Earl, I really did just that and just posted those three of several that I took. As I mentioned to you before, I'm having to relearn stuff I already learned 30 to 40 years ago coupled with the nuances of the digital science. This has really been a great experiment and learning or relearning experience. for me. Thanks again my friend. :-D :-D
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May 18, 2015 06:30:46 #
Wonderful set Jim. Looks like you got one of Mom and one of Pop. The downloads are great. Nice work my friend.
-Doc
-Doc
May 18, 2015 06:58:20 #
docshark wrote:
Wonderful set Jim. Looks like you got one of Mom and one of Pop. The downloads are great. Nice work my friend.
-Doc
-Doc
Thank you Doc, I really like experimenting with all the stuff I learned years ago and am re-learning in the digital age, sure makes for fun photography. As always my friend I really appreciate your visit and very nice comments. :-D :-D :-D
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