What’s Your Preference?

lukemccoy · #1 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 03:07 AM

This is my first picture I've posted. Here are some pictures of a lily I took today. My mom wanted to print one of the other ones I took so I wanted to reshoot some to get them sharper. This time I used a tripod, set my camera to Mirror Lock and then used a remote set to a 2 second timer to take the pictures. I also bought some fake velvet fabric from Hancock Fabrics ($8 for 2 yards) to use as a background which I just taped to the wall. No flash used, just played around with aperture settings and then a little post in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. I forgot to set my white balance but was able to fix that in Lightroom after since I shot them in RAW format.

Here's a quick pic of my first little "studio" I've made.

This is my favorite from the set. Click the image to see the others.

Exposure: 18.0 sec & f/36
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO Speed Rating: ISO 100
Flash: Did Not Fire
Model: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

bethard728 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 03:10 AM

I like it! Might look pretty cool black and white too!

lukemccoy · #3 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 03:15 AM

Thanks. I may play around with some b&w on them tomorrow.

Chewys Dad · #4 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 03:32 AM

Very Nice and Welcome to DPS. Thanks for showing your Set Up and I really like the lilly, so crisp and clear.
Thanks for Sharing these
Michael.

lukemccoy · #5 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 05:41 PM

Here's a pic of it in B&W. I'm going to print both today and see which one I like best.

leonaashlee · #6 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 05:52 PM

WELCOME to DPS
This is a beautiful shot. Both in color and b/w

lukemccoy · #7 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 05:54 PM

Thanks. I just hope they both come out good when I print them. Sending it framed to my mom for her birthday this week.

lukemccoy · #8 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 12:45 AM

Prints came out great. I got them done at Walgreens and they made me sign a waiver that I had the rights to print the image. I asked if that was something new and they said no, its just for professional pictures. Hey, it made me feel good!

bethard728 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by usacarry

Prints came out great. I got them done at Walgreens and they made me sign a waiver that I had the rights to print the image. I asked if that was something new and they said no, its just for professional pictures. Hey, it made me feel good!

The first time that happened to me at Walmart, I was so excited! lol. It does make you feel good though, doesn't it?! I like the b&w version. I think it would look cool on a canvas, like maybe 12x12. I bet your mom will love it!