Looking to Improve
Jul 24, 2012 13:32:50 #
A bit off subject but I like the photo you have if you would have moved the flowers to the right so you would follow the rule of 3rds and focused properly. I like the old rusty machinery in the background and out of focus. That being said if you want to get the bee follow above instructions and get in there with them---they seldom bite if not provoked......
Jul 24, 2012 15:59:02 #
Jul 24, 2012 16:07:34 #
tainkc wrote:
Let's see if I may be of some help. Here I have p... (show quote)
Up close and personal it is, so a trespassing I will go....wonder if any UHH members will post my bail??? Do you have high quality lenses that you took these pictures with? I am trying to determine if that will make a difference. I know that technically I have things I need to change/improve but am wondering if better glass might help me get more detail.
Jul 24, 2012 16:10:48 #
coco1964 wrote:
A bit off subject but I like the photo you have if you would have moved the flowers to the right so you would follow the rule of 3rds and focused properly. I like the old rusty machinery in the background and out of focus. That being said if you want to get the bee follow above instructions and get in there with them---they seldom bite if not provoked......
Thanks. These folks had a beautiful yard and I just couldn't do it justice. I may go back and try again. Maybe I can catch them outside and ask permission so I can get at the correct angle and try some of the shots again. Then if I can get the bee to stand still too...
Jul 24, 2012 16:27:37 #
gstephens3 wrote:
quote=coco1964 A bit off subject but I like the p... (show quote)
Yes, we will post your bail. Yeah, right. Lol. Seriously. I shoot with a Sony a580 dslr. This means that I can use Minolta lenses. The 28mm prime is a Minolta. I paid $30.00 for it, used. It is an excellent lens. The 200mm zoom is just a kit lens that was bundled with a previous camera purchase. I came to find out that Sony kit lenses are not all that bad! From what I understand and what I have seen, Tamron lenses on your 7d produce pretty good results. This can save you a few dollars.
Jul 24, 2012 16:45:16 #
Tripod/Monopod, is the wind blowing the flowers? What is your ISO? All are reasons for blurry photos. Get as close as you can wait for no wind use remote get your camera as stable as possible.
Jul 24, 2012 17:00:19 #
eskiles wrote:
Tripod/Monopod, is the wind blowing the flowers? What is your ISO? All are reasons for blurry photos. Get as close as you can wait for no wind use remote get your camera as stable as possible.
No tripod or monopod - learning to use my tripod. Hopefully that will help. I don't think there was wind but I was trying not to slide down hill so I was not steady. Guess that may be the reason for the blur. Thanks for the tips. Will work on steadying the camera and will pay attention to ISO.
Jul 24, 2012 17:59:19 #
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That is a nice shot
Gina, I hope I don't sound harsh here, but you are in need of a 'concept adjustment'. To shoot a bee with a macro lens, you will need to be INCHES from it, not feet. I have a 100mm macro (Canon L) and can tell you to get a good photo of a bee, I was a little over a foot away. Then, when you catch a good photo, you can crop it even closer.
If you want to catch shots of bees, [b]you have to get in there with them[/b]. Easier said than done, if you are allergic to bee sting.[/quote]
That is a nice shot
Gina, I hope I don't sound harsh here, but you are in need of a 'concept adjustment'. To shoot a bee with a macro lens, you will need to be INCHES from it, not feet. I have a 100mm macro (Canon L) and can tell you to get a good photo of a bee, I was a little over a foot away. Then, when you catch a good photo, you can crop it even closer.
If you want to catch shots of bees, [b]you have to get in there with them[/b]. Easier said than done, if you are allergic to bee sting.[/quote]
Jul 24, 2012 18:11:52 #
tainkc wrote:
Let's see if I may be of some help. Here I have p... (show quote)
Super nice pix and a great explanation to go with it :thumbup:
Jul 24, 2012 18:16:33 #
Here are a few with Canon rebel and kit lenses. Take your time and be steady. By the way all handheld.
Jul 24, 2012 19:25:22 #
ggiaphotos wrote:
Thanks. What I find amazing is that even though I still have a lot to learn, I am now able to give back a little. Feels good. quote=tainkc Let's see if I may be of some help. ... (show quote)
Jul 24, 2012 20:07:46 #
I agree :)
coco1964 wrote:
A bit off subject but I like the photo you have if you would have moved the flowers to the right so you would follow the rule of 3rds and focused properly. I like the old rusty machinery in the background and out of focus. That being said if you want to get the bee follow above instructions and get in there with them---they seldom bite if not provoked......
Jul 24, 2012 21:28:25 #
Jul 25, 2012 09:49:07 #
IMHO, 2 cents worth, et. al., I actually like the elements. The flowers draw you in to the "plow" or whatever is in the background and the blur is good. I think the missing compositional element is to add an angle [or really stopped down on the apreture to get a deep DOF] and it would have been a storytelling picture. Of course this is NOT what you set out to do but I think you stumbled into something.
Jul 25, 2012 13:04:51 #
The photos from other photographers have more of the close up details I want. Maybe I can get up close and personal to get the shot of beeyou and flowerI and still get the blur of farm equipment. Now if I just don't get shot! I can see the headlines now....
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