First outing with new lens ...

[MichaelaN]

Yesterday was my first attempt at using a 100mm macro lens and I discovered I have a steep learning curve ahead of me.

This shot was one that seemed OK, but on looking at the EXIF the settings looked haphazard to say the least. The underside of the flower was in shadow so I had a fair bit of trouble getting the exposure right.

Apart from changing the angle so I wouldn't have the other branches across the background, what else could I have done to improve this photo?



Camera Canon EOS 50D
Lens EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Exposure 0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture f/8.0
Focal Length 100 mm
ISO Speed 640
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire