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benttop
01-31-2007, 04:16 AM
Here's what came out of the camera:

http://www.foto.strayca.com/images/IMG_1679as_shot.jpg

This is what I really wanted:

http://www.pbase.com/benttop/image/50155694.jpg

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
2s f/22.0 at 100.0mm iso400

I did this with my 100mm Macro lens. Lighting was from a nearby window. I put the 20D on a tripod so that I could let the shutter open as long as it needed, and used a very small aperature to get the best focus I could. As you can see, the rose was fading fast - some of that I fixed with the crop, and some of it I had to use the clone tool in Photoshop. The hardest part was cloning in the veins where there was a blotch at the top left.
Nicole
01-31-2007, 04:41 AM
Wow, I can honestly say that I can't even tell where you had to clone the part of the petal. I had to look back at the original. Nicely done.
benttop
01-31-2007, 04:53 AM
Wow, I can honestly say that I can't even tell where you had to clone the part of the petal. I had to look back at the original. Nicely done.

Thanks. I thought the image was worth spending the time to get that fixed right, and I think the effort paid off. I appreciate your comments!
jiminyClickit
01-31-2007, 10:28 AM
benttop,

Might have taken out the two little bits of background top right, but it wouldn't make it better than it is. Tools in the right hands, magic.
wulf
01-31-2007, 11:00 AM
Nice job. I think "digital zoom" on cameras is a waste of time but, done with care like this in the post-processing stage can make a big difference to the final appearance of an image, helping bring viewers closer to what you want to highlight about the subject.

Wulf
benttop
01-31-2007, 01:57 PM
Thank you! I do appreciate your comments.
hsroxas
01-31-2007, 03:25 PM
Admirable attention to details. I would have not personally cloned the veins, but you are correct, it resulted to the image you had in mind. It certainly is a better image.
I also own a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro but has not tried using it at f22. After seeing your image, I guess I should.
benttop
02-01-2007, 02:48 AM
Admirable attention to details. I would have not personally cloned the veins, but you are correct, it resulted to the image you had in mind. It certainly is a better image.
I also own a Canon 100mm f2.8 macro but has not tried using it at f22. After seeing your image, I guess I should.

We should all try everything at least once! :) Well, my wife might argue with that, but we're keeping the discussion to photography. :)