Backyard flower

[msborges]

I took this picture of a crocus on my patio. I just purchase a Tamron 90mm 2.8f macro lens. What can I improve on besides holding still?


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Feb. 11, 2010
Canon XTi Rebel
Natural light
ISO 200
Tamron 90mm 2.8 f

[mapgirl]

First of all, congratulations on your new lens!

It would help to have a little more info from your EXIF data: the shutter speed and f/stop. You mentioned something about holding still. Unless you have a lot of light and have very steady hands, it is often better to use a tripod. That way you can use a higher f/stop (and shoot at a slower speed) without worrying about camera shake.

Where did you focus? The outer petals seem like they have most of the focus while the inner flower parts are out of focus. Is that what you wanted? Remember that macro photography creates a very limited DOF so your f/stop and where you focus is crucial. I'd also like to see more light. However, is this the lighting you were going for? It's a good idea to tell us what you were trying to achieve and what you'd like feedback on.
But this is a good start.

[msborges]

Thanks for the tips. And yes I should put more info from the camera. I'm still learning the lingo. I was trying to capture the flower with more definition but my focus should have been on the center which should have been clearer. I did not set the WB correctly is what I was told. I'm trying to get more in tune and probably should have used a faster exposure time.