What’s Your Preference?

gilbill · #1 (**permalink**) 04-14-2010, 04:15 AM

I am just getting started with macro. I don't have a macro lens because I don't have the money for one. I found some close up filters for my 50mm and have been trying them out. They seem to do pretty good?
This picture is of some sap on a tree in the back yard. I'm wondering if the composition is okay? It is so up and down, divided in two. Does it work?
Thanks for any critique, good or bad

Nikon D50
ISO 400
f8, .125 sec
no flash

dave.turley · #2 (**permalink**) 04-14-2010, 09:09 AM

Hi,
My eyes flicked between the 3 drips and I think I wanted to get a closer look a the large central one as it looks to have clarity and colour in it.
Dave

gilbill · #3 (**permalink**) 04-14-2010, 09:28 PM

Thank you for looking Dave. Are you saying I should have filled my frame more with the focused drop?

junglebear · #4 (**permalink**) 04-14-2010, 09:53 PM

Nice shot, but I agree it could benefit from a closer crop on the in-focus bead of sap

dave.turley · #5 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 08:03 AM

Hi
For me, yes. Like jungle bear said, the main focus is the central vivid drop. Maybe a closer crop and re post here?
Dave

klr · #6 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 11:27 AM

I think it's gorgeous. I love the tones, great focus. This is something I'd want to use as a desktop wallpaper.

Great job!

gilbill · #7 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 03:39 PM

How is this crop? Better?
Thank you klr, Dave and Junglebear!

lynweber · #8 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 06:30 PM

I like the crop version better it help my eyes too. Very nice!

dave.turley · #9 (**permalink**) 04-16-2010, 08:04 AM

I like the crop. I immediately stared into the drop to see if I could see what was reflected in it. It's not lost to much definition either. Nice
Dave