Shallow Depth Of Field/ Macro

[NaturesPixel]

We have had requests for a macro assignment so here it is
But since not everyone has a Macro lens.. we have added Shallow DOF

Darren has a post on the blog pertaining to this subject shallow depth of field.

the main idea is to use a Large Aperture IE:- F2.8 or the largest your lens can do.. so if its f3.5 use f3.5

My examples:



ok gang show us what you can do

[Triglav]

ok, stop the contest..you win.

I love the pic of the thing (don't know the English word) with the waterdrops
How can I beat that?

[sagelike31]

Here is my attempt. I don't think I was wide open with this attempt. I believe I was at f5.6 on this shot. But the effect is still there.

[NaturesPixel]

Originally Posted by Triglav

ok, stop the contest..you win.

I love the pic of the thing (don't know the English word) with the waterdrops
How can I beat that?

ok this is not a contest.. its a dandelion..
and you are not meant to "beat" it.. you are meant to go out and shoot the best you can while learning something new

[NaturesPixel]

Originally Posted by sagelike31

Here is my attempt. I don't think I was wide open with this attempt. I believe I was at f5.6 on this shot. But the effect is still there.

thats great shot do love the perspective

and my little model car (tonka) was shot at f4.5

[RandomConnections]

I took this one with a 1960s vintage Nikkormat and a 300mm Nikkor lens.



This was taken during the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival near La Conner, Washington.

For a more recent shot, I was playing around with my new light box and Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens.



The intent was to focus on the small babushka in front, with the others less in focus. However, I'm not too happy with the lighting. They've got a glare from somewhere on their heads, and it seems a bit dark.

[wulf]

I was pleased with this one - the focus picks out the lichen, with the depth of field moving gradually out of focus towards the bottom of the picture and more strongly in the background.



Wulf

[Breathephoto]

I'm not sure if this would apply, because this isn't a very wide open aperture (7.1). But it's about as macro as I can do with my current equipment. A macro lens is someday in my future...



I actually tend to shoot on smaller aperture settings (higher values) when I work psuedo-macro because my lens is so near the subject that a large aperture (2.8 or so) tends to throw too much of the subject out of focus for my tastes.

[deck]

Hello, I have been in love with macro shots ever since I learned about the macro feature in my cam! heres my share

[tad2106]

Here's a couple of mine...