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[georgefamily02]

Just wondering how can I improve this shot? Should I open the aperture more/ less? Would this be better in black and white? Also, and most importantly... would this be considered a macro shot? or simply close up?
Thanks so much for your input!



Exif Data
f/stop 4.5
shutter 1/500
ISO 400;
55 mm lens
Canon EOS Rebel XS

[Jo.T]

hi,
good shot these are harder than we think to photograph, the center is nice and sharp, the outer seems a little over exposed but the histogram looks ok. It could be due to your ISO being at 400 try and set it to the lowest camera setting (usualy 100 or 200). i do find the black line through the back ground a distraction.
Is it a macro? i would say yes but others may not agree, marco is getting 1:1 lifes size or better, a very basic tip is if you print a 6 x 4 inch photo is should be life size or bigger.
That statement could start a discussion and im happy to be corrected

[Bruce A]

Not to be contrary, but I find the diagonal line separating the soft/darker background sets this shot apart from others. I think it helps to create the impression of depth. Overexposed - maybe, but I'm not so sure as white is white. I think the shot is fine except it's cropped a little too tight. White dots upper left and side right could be cloned out. Nice shot.

[xxxsnookxxx]

very nice shot ,amazing detail in the center..good job