Happy with photos taken with the "wrong lens"
Jan 7, 2017 05:55:46 #
Yackers
Loc: Norfolk, UK
It's so annoying when you never have the lens you want isn't t? I recently spent an afternoon with the intention of taking photos of the autumn colors, so I reached for my 6d and 16mm - 35mm f4L IS lens. I couldn't get inspired with the wide angle shots at the location I chose (a twenty mile drive from where I live) however I did come across loads of mushroom and toadstools - which obviously made me wish I had my macro lens and ring flash. D'oh. Despite having the "wrong" lens I had a go at getting some shots of the mushrooms, and whilst they are not macro or close up by any stretch of the imagination, I don't think they are too bad and was pleasantly surprised by the results. I thought I'd attach a few photos (all taken with the 6d/16-35 f4L IS lens) for you to have a look at. Please feel free to comment.
Jan 7, 2017 06:52:45 #
Yackers wrote:
It's so annoying when you never have the lens you ... (show quote)
Yup, been there done that. In both directions - Macro lens used as normal lens for landscape; WA lens used for close-up. You know part of the issue is the perspective you get say with a WA lens. On a SLR or DSLR WA are typically what are known as retro-focus lenses (you can look that up). This seems to limit the focusing design or limits. On the other hand a large camera like a 4x5" view camera with a long enough bellows works fine for taking macros with a short lens, say 90mm to 65mm (normal lens is 150mm - 175mm for that format). Oddly, I've ages ago taken photos of wood fungi with a 90mm on a 4x5" camera.
In any case, your pictures are nice and have an interesting perspective angle to them. Experimentation is good. Do it more often.
Jan 7, 2017 06:54:11 #
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Jan 7, 2017 07:16:35 #
cdunn
Loc: Brevard, NC
Thanks for sharing. These are wonderful perspectives, and I would never have thought to take them with a WA.
Jan 7, 2017 07:23:40 #
Yackers
Loc: Norfolk, UK
CHG_CANON wrote:
Nice perspective on the last one. Great work all around.
Thanks - the thing that ruins it for me is the feather - I didn't see it when I was taking the photo.
Jan 7, 2017 07:24:59 #
Yackers
Loc: Norfolk, UK
Delderby wrote:
#3 & #4 so different - great captures. Who needs macro?
Thanks - I am starting to think that maybe the super close up/macro shots aren't the best option all the time.......
Jan 7, 2017 07:34:58 #
Jan 7, 2017 21:06:36 #
Very nice series. I particularly like the first shot. The mushroom is beautifully isolated!
Jan 8, 2017 09:38:55 #
Jan 8, 2017 11:22:54 #
I think you did very well with the equipment at hand... I can't see anything wrong with your shots 
Jan 8, 2017 12:59:45 #
Sometimes mistakes turn out pretty nice. But, your supposed to say you did it on purpose!
Jan 8, 2017 16:18:04 #
Yackers
Loc: Norfolk, UK
larryzplace wrote:
I think you did very well with the equipment at hand... I can't see anything wrong with your shots
Thanks - all things considered I'm pretty happy with them. It has also shown that I need to "think outside the box" and experiment more.
Jan 8, 2017 16:19:14 #
Yackers
Loc: Norfolk, UK
lwiley wrote:
Sometimes mistakes turn out pretty nice. But, your supposed to say you did it on purpose!
I'll remember that for next time.
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