#1 (permalink)  
Old 01-17-2012, 11:48 PM
I'm new here!
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Mobile, Al
Posts: 9
Default Macro flower
would like technical critique and also advice on composition. first week with my new macro lens. thank you!
taken with Canon 60D
90mm
f/5.0
1/50
ISO 100
external flash used
Attached Images
File Type: jpg unk3 copy.jpg (215.1 KB, 75 views)
Last edited by Surfside1975; 01-18-2012 at 12:09 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 01-18-2012, 05:47 PM
windrider86's Avatar
Super Moderator
  
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Trinidad, Co
Posts: 16,143
Default
was wondering why you might have left so much room behind the flower but cut off part of the front?
__________________
Olympus user, Fuji E900, a canon & last but not least a Minolta 35mm and some really old large format box cameras.Not to mention a whole bunch of other stuff. Paint Shop Pro X3, CS3,CS5, Portrait Professional, Topaz Adjust, Lucis Art and the list goes on........
www.alockintime.com



Facebook
Reply With Quote
  #3 (permalink)  
Old 01-18-2012, 08:51 PM
I'm new here!
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Mobile, Al
Posts: 9
Default
was mainly trying to make the picture more interesting to the eye.
ive just started a night photography class so hopefully i will pick up some things on technique and composition.
Reply With Quote
  #4 (permalink)  
Old 01-18-2012, 10:42 PM
I'm new here!
  
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 8
Default
I kind of like it - it feels like the flower is just arriving on the scene or maybe leaving it..
Reply With Quote
  #5 (permalink)  
Old 01-18-2012, 10:53 PM
tomservo51's Avatar
Do it!
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Valencia CA
Posts: 70
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Surfside1975 View Post
would like technical critique and also advice on composition. first week with my new macro lens. thank you!
taken with Canon 60D
90mm
f/5.0
1/50
ISO 100
external flash used
I think your focus is off, or the wind was moving the flower. You've over-saturated the pic imo. Are you using a tripod and a remote or timer delay? Lock your mirror to prevent vibration too.
Reply With Quote
  #6 (permalink)  
Old 01-19-2012, 01:36 PM
I'm new here!
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Mobile, Al
Posts: 9
Default
i use a tripod. do not have a remote or anything of that sort.
it was definately windy and cold that day.
and i have no idea what you mean by "locking the mirror"..could you give a little more info on that please?
Reply With Quote
  #7 (permalink)  
Old 01-19-2012, 04:44 PM
tomservo51's Avatar
Do it!
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Valencia CA
Posts: 70
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Surfside1975 View Post
i use a tripod. do not have a remote or anything of that sort.
it was definately windy and cold that day.
and i have no idea what you mean by "locking the mirror"..could you give a little more info on that please?
You have a 60D right?

Start on page 125 or just search the document for mirror lockup
http://saikat.guha.cc/ref/eos60d-im-en.pdf

You will need a faster shutter speed if there is any wind.
Reply With Quote
  #8 (permalink)  
Old 01-20-2012, 06:22 PM
I'm new here!
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Mobile, Al
Posts: 9
Default
practiced with this last night. what a difference!
thanks!
Reply With Quote
  #9 (permalink)  
Old 01-20-2012, 06:30 PM
tomservo51's Avatar
Do it!
  
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Valencia CA
Posts: 70
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Surfside1975 View Post
practiced with this last night. what a difference!
thanks!
Well don't hold out! lets see it!!
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2012, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

What’s Your Preference?

Daily Digest

Each day we send out a quick email to thousands of DPS readers to notify them of updates. This email is just short excerpt of the first few lines of our latest post with a link if you want to read it all. You can unsubscribe from this this service at any time.

This service is provided by a third party (Feedburner) and you can subscribe to it by leaving your email address in the following field and confirming your subscription when you get an email asking you to do so.

Enter your email address for
Daily Updates:

Weekly Summary

For those wanting a weekly summary of what happens on this site this free email newsletter is probably your best option. It includes a summary of the tips posted to the site each week. This newsletter is subscribed to by over 25000 readers (many who also subscribe to the other options above) - come join the community!

To subscribe to this weekly newsletter simply add your email address to the following field and then follow the confirmation prompts. You will be able to unsubscribe at any time.

Enter your email address for
Free Weekly Newsletter:

 
SEO by vBSEO 3.3.0