Walking Iris and Pansies

Walking Iris and Pansies · Posted by *sajmmiller*, 03-18-2009, 09:09 AM

I went out a couple of days ago with the intent of trying to improve my shallow depth-of-field, handheld, close-up compositions before going out to shoot wildflowers in the coming days. What do you think? Do you have any suggestions for improvement, other than using a tripod, which isn't always possible? Thanks.

*iced* · 03-18-2009, 11:47 AM

Nice series, beautiful flowers great colors, may think about taking a tripod, thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed your Gallery great photos.

**roentarre** · 03-18-2009, 05:37 PM

Beautiful shots. The first one is my favorite

*daacon* · 03-18-2009, 06:00 PM

For hand held well done - a monopod can often be a reasonable substitute if you have one.

*sajmmiller* · 03-19-2009, 09:01 AM

Originally Posted by iced

Nice series, beautiful flowers great colors, may think about taking a tripod, thanks for sharing.
Enjoyed your Gallery great photos.

Thanks for your kind comment! I will definitely take my tripod...hopefully heading to the Buffalo River area tomorrow in search of wildflowers. From past experience, using the tripod is not always an option, so I thought I'd work on improving my success rate without it. I appreciate very much the comment you left in my Zenfolio gallery...great motivation to keep shooting!

*gawan* · 03-19-2009, 01:24 PM

Wonderful shots, very beautiful and vivid colours!

sawtooth235 · 03-19-2009, 08:57 PM

Try squatting down and resting your elbow on top of your knee.
Although, these look pretty good for hand held.

Ray

*8540tomg* · 03-20-2009, 04:08 AM

Nice shots. At this time of year in S. Ontario the snow has only just melted. Stuff like this gives us hope.

Tom G

**J.Scott** · 03-20-2009, 04:28 AM

These are great shots! I don't see a lot to fault you on.
What lens are you using?

Thank goodness for SR. I know personally I shake like a nervous teenager at his first high school dance when I get in this close.

You've done well!

cupic · 03-20-2009, 06:22 AM

The first four are fabulous the last I feel has too much pp

cheers

*sajmmiller* · 03-20-2009, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by roentarre

Beautiful shots. The first one is my favorite

Thanks James! Glad you liked them.

Originally Posted by daacon

For hand held well done - a monopod can often be a reasonable substitute if you have one.

Thanks Dave.

I'd like to try a lightweight, quality monopod with a small ball head. It would have to collapse down to a very short length. Something to think about...

*sajmmiller* · 03-21-2009, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by gawan

Wonderful shots, very beautiful and vivid colours!

I appreciate your comment Georg!

*sajmmiller* · 03-21-2009, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by sawtooth235

Try squatting down and resting your elbow on top of your knee.
Although, these look pretty good for hand held.

Ray

That's good advice Ray. I was able to sit cross-legged and rest my elbows on my knees for some of the pansy shots, and that worked well. Thanks for your comment.

Originally Posted by 8540tomg

Nice shots. At this time of year in S. Ontario the snow has only just melted. Stuff like this gives us hope.

Tom G

Thanks Tom. Glad you liked them.

I think your Canadian winters would be too long for me, although, about three months from now when I'm swimming in heat and humidity, I will be wishing for winter again.

JMR · 03-21-2009, 05:42 PM

Dreamy looking. Excellent work.

JMR

*Jimbo* · 03-21-2009, 05:44 PM

Beautiful images and not bad for hand held either! JIM