Gulf Fritillary
Feb 20, 2013 17:31:25 #
Just picked up a new Tokina 100mm f/2.8 macro lens and was out playing. Found this unusually cooperative butterfly that let me take lots of shots before it finally flew away. It was cold (for Southern California) and quite windy. It was bouncing around a lot so I decided to use as fast a shutter speed as I could manage (1/500) while at the same time not opening the apeture all the way (f/8) in an effort to keep the depth of field from disappearing completely. That meant cranking the ISO up to 1250.
I have a ring flash but did not have it with me today.
Thoughts??
I have a ring flash but did not have it with me today.
Thoughts??
Feb 20, 2013 17:41:57 #
You have done well, considering your situation. From these photos, it is obvious how shallow the DoF is at f/8: Your first image has the only the backside of head & the snout in sharp focus, while image #2 has just the compound eye in focus.
Whenever possible, try to capture an image of the entire insect as a reference photo, to accompany your true macro close-ups.
Your available light exposure is perfect, and I love the completely OOF background.
Whenever possible, try to capture an image of the entire insect as a reference photo, to accompany your true macro close-ups.
Your available light exposure is perfect, and I love the completely OOF background.
Feb 20, 2013 18:51:52 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks very much Doug.You have done well, considering your situation.
Your available light exposure is perfect, and I love the completely OOF background.
Your available light exposure is perfect, and I love the completely OOF background.
Feb 20, 2013 19:00:04 #
Feb 20, 2013 21:13:45 #
Off to a good start. I love my Tokina 100mm, very sharp lens. I would suggest using a speed light and building a softbox/Diffuser to go with it. 1/200, ISO320, F/22 and the flash, will freeze even breezy butterflies. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-3.html Check this page out for some home made diffusers, much better than the ring light
Feb 21, 2013 16:15:27 #
I like the out-of-focus antenna with the round ball on the end in #2.....I don't know why, but I think it looks cool, adds a bit of je ne sais quoi to the image (pretentious language, I'll be writing wine tasting notes next 8-) )
Feb 21, 2013 18:40:20 #
bogeyeliot wrote:
Boots! Where are my boots?. . . adds a bit of je ne sais quoi to the image.
Feb 21, 2013 18:45:03 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I'm gonna have to leave, now.....bogeyeliot wrote:
Boots! Where are my boots?. . . adds a bit of je ne sais quoi to the image.
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