Posts: bob_71 | Ugly Hedgehog

Oct 13, 2011 09:14:26 #

Fall Colors? Post them here!

Absolutely awesome photos...so many locations...so many different ways to see them...all good!.

I am inclined to view things up close...old eyes can't see far.

Bob

Fall reminds me of ripe Fountain Grass

Dappled sunlight through overhead canopy present lighting opportunities.

Oct 13, 2011 07:53:36 #

Namwife wrote:

Hi Bob I also love taking photos of flowers here are a few of mine...

Very nice detail! Thanks for posting!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 18:32:07 #

new camera, can't get macro to focus

Go to your manual...look up metering...select "spot metering". This will tell your camera what you want it to focus on. Until you are really comfortable with your results, place the item you want in focus in the middle of your monitor or viewfinder. Your camera IS FOCUSING on something in each shot...it appears to be that you haven't defined what you want to be in focus. Tell it what you want and you'll be surprised how good it does.

Oct 12, 2011 18:00:14 #

Rachel wrote:

I like the third one a lot. it's beautiful, Bob. The other two i'm not nuts about the compostion of. They are nice looking flower though.

Thanks, Rachel. I"ll accept one out of three, anytime!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 17:54:35 #

Eugene wrote:

Well, I couldn't resist. Here's a mountain laurel from the Smoky Mountains

Beautiful Flower, beautiful shot!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 15:03:11 #

[quote=shot with sony dsc hx1[/quote]

Reply is to Nivek340

The Sony DSC series all take wonderful photos. I have owned two and neither has ever disappointed.

Your nicely backlit shot would not have been possible if you had followed the 'RULES'..."...always keep the sun at your back".

Thanks for violating it and capturing a fine photo!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 14:54:33 #

rdbertinot wrote:

All of these are fabulous!!

You are very kind!

Thanks from all of the contributors!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 14:52:52 #

[quote=You've started quite an interest. I also think macro work on flowers defies "rules". Here are a few.[/quote]

The interest preceded me! Very nice photos!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 14:49:06 #

Doe wrote:

WOW, so many beautiful photos! You all did a fantastic job. Thank you for sharing them....

Your avatar indicates proficiency capturing a difficult subject...a bright red rose!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 14:47:29 #

mdkrevda wrote:

Here are 2 from a hiking trip to Pictured Rocks

Lovely photos!

Hiking sure broadens your source of subjects.

Enjoy yourself!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 14:43:39 #

Reply to MWAC.

Beautiful bloom. Resembles one I used to grow named "Scentimental".

Mom's with cameras usually have ample subjects.

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 14:32:19 #

Eugene wrote:

How refreshing. No rules photography!!! Just take the photo of the subject you like,composed how you like, from the angle you like, and under the lighting you like.
Hmmm. Sounds like stress free photography to me. That's the way I like it.
Oh and Bob. I love the shots. Well done and welcome to the forum.

Thanks for your comments!

I agree that photography should be stress-free and fun!

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 13:35:07 #

johnrennie wrote:

Bob... I loved your preface. I also don't follow the 'rule' of thirds. I really like the term guideline. I think the 'thirds' concept works great for landscapes but not for everything.

Outstanding images, I particularly liked #3.

John, appreciate your comments and your photos! Until just recently, I maintained a butterfly garden and the Passion Flower was a host plant for the Gulf Frittilary. Even though they are rare up here, I included one in my garden. Thanks,

Bob

Oct 12, 2011 13:28:43 #

robmont wrote:

Hello Bob those are great, and you are right about no rules to photography..see some of mine.

Rob, thanks for the replies! Every time I visit an upscale nursery in my area I am drawn to their orchid displays...extremely beautiful and interesting plants. Nice photos...and pets.

Bob