Beginner's First Attempt (speedlite 430ex II)

[jents81]

got bored today so i tried my speedlite. i think the shot i got has a lot of noise. i need your comments on this to improve my work. thanks for checking.

eos 450d, 18 55mm kit lens, speedlite 430ex II

aperture: 5.6
exposure time: 1/60
direct flash, auto

[Chip]

From the size that's posted here, I don't see much noise at all. Maybe it looks worse larger, or on a better monitor than the one I'm using now? What ISO did you use?

I like the photo - nice shape to the water drop and the color is pleasing.

[leonaashlee]

This is an awesome shot. Nice work.

[jents81]

Originally Posted by Chip

From the size that's posted here, I don't see much noise at all. Maybe it looks worse larger, or on a better monitor than the one I'm using now? What ISO did you use?

I like the photo - nice shape to the water drop and the color is pleasing.

iso is 100, handheld the camera. thanks for checking. maybe it's better if i used a tripod.

[Chewys Dad]

Great shot! I don't see much in the way of noise? But if you are looking for a great noise reducer, Neat Image Plug in for Photo shop is a very cool tool!
Thanks for sharing this
Michael

[jents81]

Originally Posted by Chewys Dad

Great shot! I don't see much in the way of noise? But if you are looking for a great noise reducer, Neat Image Plug in for Photo shop is a very cool tool!
Thanks for sharing this
Michael

Thanks Michael. I'll try that then. I'm really trying to improve my work. Time for me to watch some photoshop tutorials.

[ShatteredPieces]

That's quite impressive! I love the vivid color =)
And I second Neat Image. It's incredibly useful for fixing up even hopelessly noisy photos.

[jents81]

Originally Posted by ShatteredPieces

That's quite impressive! I love the vivid color =)
And I second Neat Image. It's incredibly useful for fixing up even hopelessly noisy photos.

thanks for dropping by. now i'm excited to take more pictures...

[DarumaBlue]

I'd love to know how you got such a rich blue in that shot.

[jents81]

Originally Posted by DarumaBlue

I'd love to know how you got such a rich blue in that shot.

tweaked the settings on my cam, direct flash, blue basin... simple yet effective