orange

orange · 06:53 PM

was playing around w/ some close up filters i just got (thanks to James for that idea)

anyway, shot info
Sigma 28-80 Macro
80mm(macro on)
1/20 sec. F/8
ISO 200 Spot Metering
Hoya +4 CU Filter
no cropping
adjumtments made in CS2

Adam · 01-13-2007, 08:09 PM

I can't say anything negative about the composition- great capture.

The sharpness is great for such a slow shutter speed, too, but you should have tried using something around 1/125s.

-=JoN=- · 01-13-2007, 08:24 PM

Originally posted by Mo

I can't say anything negative about the composition- great capture.

The sharpness is great for such a slow shutter speed, too, but you should have tried using something around 1/125s.

i was limited on my aperture..I did try different combo's on settings...
i might redo it again just for kicks....didn't really think about it...much....as I said..was just really trying out the filters....

thanks for the input..will try that next

slip · 01-13-2007, 09:19 PM

Hey JoN

Nice shot!

I am a little surprised that close up lens would be so sharp!

great use of texture,

cheers

randy

roentarre · 01-13-2007, 09:57 PM

Hi Jon. You put the close up filters to practice as well?

I know this is a close up photo of a fruit but the red bits look a bit fleshy...

It is kind of fun. The only requirement is good lighting with aperture f8 above. I did try some flash and had some good results. -ve compensation to 2 stops down and manually underexpose the shots. The results should be quite interesting.

I like the compo and texture of the shot. Nice post

-=JoN=- · 01-14-2007, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by slipchuck

Hey JoN

Nice shot!

I am a little surprised that close up lens would be so sharp!

great use of texture,

cheers

randy

Thanks Randy...yeah..had to keep adjusting the distance to get that certain look and feel
all in all, a great little 9 dollar add on to my bag o' goodies

Originally posted by James:

Hi Jon. You put the close up filters to practice as well?

I know this is a close up photo of a fruit but the red bits look a bit fleshy...

It is kind of fun. The only requirement is good lighting with aperture f8 above. I did try some flash and had some good results. -ve compensation to 2 stops down and manually underexpose the shots. The results should be quite interesting.

I like the compo and texture of the shot. Nice post

yeah, i used a +4 filter on that shot. I'm having fun with it in I that sort of application. I cannot wait to get out and shoot some stuff in nature. Imagine a +4 with a 1:1 macro. these were done with a 1:2 lens

as you can see, i did 1/20 @ f/8 light source was right on top of the orange. used a low ISO to reduce noise...tho, i just re did w/ adam's suggestions (faster shutter) will show in the next post...

i like these filters, opens up a lot of creativity. it sure does feed my need to get a proper macro.

thanks for the comments James and Randy

-=JoN=- · 01-14-2007, 12:20 AM

shot data

same lens
80mm Macro on
1/90 @ f/5.6
ISO 1600
spot metering
used a 2 CU filters (+1 and +4)

OH yeah, James, I purposely over saturated the colours

i cut out the top part

adjustments done on cs2

roentarre · 01-14-2007, 12:27 AM

Jon, I like this one better! That orange skin looks like my pimply face in teenage years - lots of cavities. Mum used to tell me that I reminded her of NASA image of Mars.

The colour and texture are more impressive compared to the first one. I guess the way you cropped the image created a bit of assymetry to the image - more dramatic and stimulates human brains.

p.s. I read a comment a lot that supermodels usually require assymetry to their face rather than how cute or beautiful they are. It evokes a greater impression in people who had viewed the poster...

The power of assymetry!

I am looking forward to your natural post with close up filters!

-=JoN=- · 01-14-2007, 12:45 AM

Originally posted by roentarre

Jon, I like this one better! That orange skin looks like my pimply face in teenage years - lots of cavities. Mum used to tell me that I reminded her of NASA image of Mars.

The colour and texture are more impressive compared to the first one. I guess the way you cropped the image created a bit of assymetry to the image - more dramatic and stimulates human brains.

p.s. I read a comment a lot that supermodels usually require assymetry to their face rather than how cute or beautiful they are. It evokes a greater impression in people who had viewed the poster...

The power of assymetry!

I am looking forward to your natural post with close up filters!

Yeah I like how this one came out too. the texture on the orange really jumps out more.

I wasn't going to crop it originally, but after I made it more symmetric (square more than a rectangular look) it looked so much better. it's true, having a proper framing adds so much more to a photo

I cannot wait to test those filters outside. hopefully we'll get some good weather next weekend...

Alvin · 01-14-2007, 10:04 AM

Hey Jon, nice shots of that orange. The first one looked too shiny, but you nailed the second one. Funny, what tiny adjustments can do to a picture.

-=JoN=- · 01-14-2007, 09:01 PM

Originally posted by Alvin

Hey Jon, nice shots of that orange. The first one looked too shiny, but you nailed the second one. Funny, what tiny adjustments can do to a picture.

yeah, the first one was off. i know, makes a big difference on such small adjustments. turned out for the better..that might actually go in my book

everytime I see that image, im thinking, "did I Have my daily intake of vitamin c today?"

thanks for the look/comment

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01-13-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mo I can't say anything negative about the composition- great capture. The sharpness is great for such a slow shutter speed, too, but you should have tried using something around 1/125s. i was limited on my aperture..I did try different combo's on settings... i might redo it again just for kicks....didn't really think about it...much....as I said..was just really trying out the filters.... thanks for the input..will try that next

01-13-2007, 09:19 PM	#4
slip Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2 hours north of toronto ontario canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,535	Hey JoN Nice shot! I am a little surprised that close up lens would be so sharp! great use of texture, cheers randy

01-13-2007, 09:57 PM	#5
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Hi Jon. You put the close up filters to practice as well? I know this is a close up photo of a fruit but the red bits look a bit fleshy... It is kind of fun. The only requirement is good lighting with aperture f8 above. I did try some flash and had some good results. -ve compensation to 2 stops down and manually underexpose the shots. The results should be quite interesting. I like the compo and texture of the shot. Nice post

01-14-2007, 12:16 AM	#6
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999 Original Poster	Originally posted by slipchuck Hey JoN Nice shot! I am a little surprised that close up lens would be so sharp! great use of texture, cheers randy Thanks Randy...yeah..had to keep adjusting the distance to get that certain look and feel all in all, a great little 9 dollar add on to my bag o' goodies Originally posted by James: Hi Jon. You put the close up filters to practice as well? I know this is a close up photo of a fruit but the red bits look a bit fleshy... It is kind of fun. The only requirement is good lighting with aperture f8 above. I did try some flash and had some good results. -ve compensation to 2 stops down and manually underexpose the shots. The results should be quite interesting. I like the compo and texture of the shot. Nice post yeah, i used a +4 filter on that shot. I'm having fun with it in I that sort of application. I cannot wait to get out and shoot some stuff in nature. Imagine a +4 with a 1:1 macro. these were done with a 1:2 lens as you can see, i did 1/20 @ f/8 light source was right on top of the orange. used a low ISO to reduce noise...tho, i just re did w/ adam's suggestions (faster shutter) will show in the next post... i like these filters, opens up a lot of creativity. it sure does feed my need to get a proper macro. thanks for the comments James and Randy

01-14-2007, 12:20 AM	#7
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999 Original Poster	shot data same lens 80mm Macro on 1/90 @ f/5.6 ISO 1600 spot metering used a 2 CU filters (+1 and +4) OH yeah, James, I purposely over saturated the colours i cut out the top part adjustments done on cs2

01-14-2007, 12:27 AM	#8
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	Jon, I like this one better! That orange skin looks like my pimply face in teenage years - lots of cavities. Mum used to tell me that I reminded her of NASA image of Mars. The colour and texture are more impressive compared to the first one. I guess the way you cropped the image created a bit of assymetry to the image - more dramatic and stimulates human brains. p.s. I read a comment a lot that supermodels usually require assymetry to their face rather than how cute or beautiful they are. It evokes a greater impression in people who had viewed the poster... The power of assymetry! I am looking forward to your natural post with close up filters!

01-14-2007, 12:45 AM	#9
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999 Original Poster	Originally posted by roentarre Jon, I like this one better! That orange skin looks like my pimply face in teenage years - lots of cavities. Mum used to tell me that I reminded her of NASA image of Mars. The colour and texture are more impressive compared to the first one. I guess the way you cropped the image created a bit of assymetry to the image - more dramatic and stimulates human brains. p.s. I read a comment a lot that supermodels usually require assymetry to their face rather than how cute or beautiful they are. It evokes a greater impression in people who had viewed the poster... The power of assymetry! I am looking forward to your natural post with close up filters! Yeah I like how this one came out too. the texture on the orange really jumps out more. I wasn't going to crop it originally, but after I made it more symmetric (square more than a rectangular look) it looked so much better. it's true, having a proper framing adds so much more to a photo I cannot wait to test those filters outside. hopefully we'll get some good weather next weekend...

01-14-2007, 10:04 AM	#10
Alvin Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,517	Hey Jon, nice shots of that orange. The first one looked too shiny, but you nailed the second one. Funny, what tiny adjustments can do to a picture.

01-14-2007, 09:01 PM	#11
-=JoN=- Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 999 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alvin Hey Jon, nice shots of that orange. The first one looked too shiny, but you nailed the second one. Funny, what tiny adjustments can do to a picture. yeah, the first one was off. i know, makes a big difference on such small adjustments. turned out for the better..that might actually go in my book everytime I see that image, im thinking, "did I Have my daily intake of vitamin c today?" thanks for the look/comment