Looper Caterpillar
Sep 30, 2012 08:24:04 #
Our summer season has started, and slowly the bugs are coming out. Took these two 'Macro' photos yesterday using the knowledge that Nikonian has passed on to me. Hope that I don't disappoint! They are not up to the standard of the regulars here, please critique freely so that I can improve. Thank you, Brian
Looper Caterpillar # 1
Looper Caterpillar # 2
Sep 30, 2012 10:01:01 #
Shaka wrote:
In the perfect world you want the eye in focus with bugs. In this case that would be extremely hard. Now if your going for a full bug/subject shot try to move yourself and lens around until the subject and lens are perfectly flat with each other, same focal plane, like in the first photo. When you take a photo with this in mind the majority of the subject will be in focus, not just the front or rear. I shot most all apertures when needed, but F/14 is my sweet spot for lens and camera combo. You will find your sweet spot in time. Just takes practice. Glad to see your looking to improve, that's where it all starts. Our summer season has started, and slowly the bugs are coming out. Took these two 'Macro' photos yesterday using the knowledge that Nikonian72 has passed on to me. Hope that I don't disappoint! They are not up to the standard of the regulars here, please critique freely so that I can improve. Thank you, Brian
PS - It helps us when you post camera info/aperture/shutter speed/flash/etc.
Sep 30, 2012 12:17:47 #
fstop22 wrote:
Thank you fstop22. This is exactly the kind of critique that I'm looking for. I've noted you \r advise and will put it into practice. Brian :thumbup:In the perfect world you want the eye in focus wit... (show quote)
Sep 30, 2012 12:25:37 #
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Sep 30, 2012 12:28:34 #
Sep 30, 2012 12:41:29 #
I believe that your DoF is too narrow: f/4. The heads in both images are soft, and the tail is way OoF. It is best if you can align lens perpendicular to subject, keeping most of insect in the focus plane.
You need more illumination on subject to allow f/16. You are already at ISO 400, so I do not recommend any higher. Your shutter duration of 1/60 is too long for insect photography. Again, more light needed. This is why I use an O-Flash. What is your source of illumination?
Also, do not hesitate to crop away unnecessary background, which will accentuate your subject.
You need more illumination on subject to allow f/16. You are already at ISO 400, so I do not recommend any higher. Your shutter duration of 1/60 is too long for insect photography. Again, more light needed. This is why I use an O-Flash. What is your source of illumination?
Also, do not hesitate to crop away unnecessary background, which will accentuate your subject.
Eye Out of Focus
Most of body Out of Focal Plane, and OoF
Sep 30, 2012 12:44:29 #
Thank you for your critique Nikonian72, much appreciated. I'll try to find something in the garden tomorrow.
Sep 30, 2012 13:53:33 #
Sep 30, 2012 15:59:34 #
The caterpillar appears to be over-exposed as well. I would guess that the black (dark) background is fooling your meter and causing the over-exposure.
Oct 1, 2012 00:23:17 #
fstop22 wrote:
Thank you fstop22, appreciated.I see Nikonian72 found you, He know his Macro.
Oct 1, 2012 00:26:17 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thank you LoneRangerFinder - I hope to do better with my next attempt. :wink:The caterpillar appears to be over-exposed as well. I would guess that the black (dark) background is fooling your meter and causing the over-exposure.
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