First try at macro and the "Cram it" method

[Dan Rowe]

I saw a thread where Michael Brown talked about the Cram It method and I wanted to try. Here is a shot I took with a canon point and shoot because I don't have any macro lenses for my 350D. I wasn't expecting much and was plesently surprised with the results. I think it is a bit noisy but I think the lack of focus is very interesting. I didn't have a tripod so I'm curious what my results would have been if I had one with me.



Canon A630 37mm f2.8 1/20 sec 7.3mm focal length

[Murtasma]

What is the Cram it method?

[Dan Rowe]

Here is the thread where I read about Cram it.

Flower - The "Cram It" Method

[Digidave]

Absolutely beautiful!! Is there a chance you have a shot of the plant in it's entirety or the single flower you shot? Just for curiosity's sake.

[Dan Rowe]

Sure, Digidave, here is the flower and the setting. Like I said this was my first try so I didn't take time to setup any lighting and I was shocked how beautiful the colors turned out. All I did was some basic editing in Picasa.

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[Digidave]

That's a good looking flower, but not so special. Which makes your shot of it even more spectacular! Very well done, indeed!

Or, maybe just lucky?

[Dan Rowe]

"Or, maybe just lucky?"

REALLY LUCKY!

[knickers71uk]

Wow! I keep seeing this cram it method, i think yours is fabulous and my eye is drawn to all the colours of the flower. I love it!

Just gotta work out how to do it myself lol

Well Done

[YoAshnish]

Well done! Colors are spectacular!

[Coyotepsych]

Wow, just gorgeous. Thanks for posting the Cram It method - can't wait to try it out myself!