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Thanks!
The out of focus areas are "natural." I'm just learning this macro thing myself so I have lots of duds.
Here are some tips: a) take lots of pictures of the same thing, slightly varying the focus/distance, angle; b) figure out what aperture can give you sufficient DOF--I am finding that with my lens at 1:1 (life-size) f/16 doesn't cut it for larger subjects so I tend to shoot at f/20 or f/22, even though the lens testers say f/stops these aren't as sharp as say f/11; c) use a flash if you can unless you have ways to prevent the flower/leaf from shaking in the slightest breeze; d) the background is important., so find a colorful one or make it dark (using shadow or by flashing the subject).
Thanks so much! As for the colours of the skies, I often don't do too much. Usually some minor levels and curves, occasionally a slight bump in saturation, but more often than not it's as the camera sees it.
In terms of equipment used, just my D40x with the 18-55mm kit lens with a Hoya UV filter (which as far as I know does nothing more than protect the lens).
Anyway, here's my shot for the day:
D40x
1/30
f 5.6
ISO 1400
Red Drops
Red Drops
August, 2007.
Daegu, South Korea
Nikon D40
Micro Nikkor 105mm D
flash, diffuser, tripod
...just like little candies...
Red Drops
August, 2007.
Daegu, South Korea
Nikon D40
Micro Nikkor 105mm D
flash, diffuser, tripod
...just like little candies...
Beijing, China
Olympus E-500
Taken: 7/31/07
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Aperture: f/5.3
Focal Length: 40mm
Flash: Off
ISO: 100
Title: Gladiators
Shot at: Roman festival in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland - 08-25-07
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon 70-200mm 2.8 VR
Settings: 1/400s, f/10, -0.7ev to compensate for the dark ground, 200mm
I like the pic and the correct terminology is proboscis.
Thank you for your comments and for telling me the correct term. I knew it was called something, but I could not remember.
Peregrine Falcon
There was a peregrine falcon circling while hiking in Acadia National Park and I was able to take a few shots. I think the bird is absolutely awesome. When its wings are fully outstretched its quite amazing.
Camera: Canon EOS XTi
Lens: Canon 50mm f/1.8 II w/circular polarizing filter
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/640 @ f4.5
There was a peregrine falcon circling while hiking in Acadia National Park and I was able to take a few shots. I think the bird is absolutely awesome. When its wings are fully outstretched its quite amazing.
Camera: Canon EOS XTi
Lens: Canon 50mm f/1.8 II w/circular polarizing filter
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/640 @ f4.5
Nikon D40x
1/800
f 5.6
55mm
Nice shot! It made me dig up this similar subject of mine taken along the Pacific a few weeks ago.
Model: NIKON D50
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/1600 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 200mm
Lens: Nikkor 55-200
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/1600 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 200mm
Lens: Nikkor 55-200
In the Purple Pantry
In the Purple Pantry
August, 2007.
Nikon D40
Micro Nikkor 105mm D
built-in flash + diffuser
It was hard to balance the light outside the flower with the light inside.
In the Purple Pantry
August, 2007.
Nikon D40
Micro Nikkor 105mm D
built-in flash + diffuser
It was hard to balance the light outside the flower with the light inside.
I just couldn't bring myself to not jump on the bandwagon and post a bug picture like everyone else. Oh well, here you go:
Memphis, TN
Olympus E-500
Taken: 7/29/07
Shutter Speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 35mm
Flash: On
ISO: 100
Memphis, TN
Olympus E-500
Taken: 7/29/07
Shutter Speed: 1/80
Aperture: f/9
Focal Length: 35mm
Flash: On
ISO: 100
I was in Newport, RI touring some of the mansions and took this in front of Marble House. The entire house is made of Marble and it cost 11 million in 1982 (~4.6 billion today). Basically this was just a little decoration to a large fountain at the entrance to the "cottage".
Camera: Canon EOS XTi
Lens: Canon 50mm F/1.8 II w/circular polarizing filter
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/5 @ f22
Camera: Canon EOS XTi
Lens: Canon 50mm F/1.8 II w/circular polarizing filter
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/5 @ f22
Saw this little guy on the beach today, he was so small, but posed for many pictures before running away!
Camera: Sony DSC-H5
Shutter: 1/200
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 18mm
Raynox DCR-250 attachment macro lens
Camera: Sony DSC-H5
Shutter: 1/200
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 18mm
Raynox DCR-250 attachment macro lens
Did I break my new toy?
Today at http://www.spelerij.nl, I was trying to keep up with our kids in a maze. Couldn't help trying our new toy on mirror wall.
Canon 30D, 1/8s f/4.0 ISO3200 17mm
Today at http://www.spelerij.nl, I was trying to keep up with our kids in a maze. Couldn't help trying our new toy on mirror wall.
Canon 30D, 1/8s f/4.0 ISO3200 17mm
One of my first photos!!
This is one of my first pictures with my D40x. Any comments would be appreciated.
Taken August 26, 2007.
Camera: Nikon D40x
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 55mm
Shutter/Aperture: 1/125 @ f5.6
Lens: AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm
EDIT: How can I make my photos appear as all the other ones. Mine is only an attachment, the image does not appears.
This is one of my first pictures with my D40x. Any comments would be appreciated.
Taken August 26, 2007.
Camera: Nikon D40x
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 55mm
Shutter/Aperture: 1/125 @ f5.6
Lens: AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm
EDIT: How can I make my photos appear as all the other ones. Mine is only an attachment, the image does not appears.
This is one of my first pictures with my D40x. Any comments would be appreciated.
Taken August 26, 2007.
Camera: Nikon D40x
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 55mm
Shutter/Aperture: 1/125 @ f5.6
Lens: AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm
It's large. Can you please resize so it'll fit my screen?
(looks nice juding from the pieces I can watch)
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