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esrandall · 11-05-2014, 11:38 AM

Very nice Dewman -- love those colors

starjedi · 11-05-2014, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Dewman

This was taken with a SMC Pentax-M f:1.4, 50mm lens with a reversing ring.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

Beautiful.

Dewman · 11-05-2014, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

These were taken with an $8.00 Sears 28mm macro lens and available light from a window. Oh how I wish I could get details in the reds in the rose like those in the marigold or the white cosmos! Reds are almost impossible to render well!

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

starjedi · 11-05-2014, 11:50 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Actually, Tiny Flowers are mostly macro shots. If you read how Paleo Pete (aka Billy) got his shots and how I got mine, these are all macros.

I see. I wondered why there were so little flower shots posted here. I admitted that I did not know the tiny flower posts... But it seems to be a right place here :-)

esrandall · 11-05-2014, 11:53 AM

Nice shots @Dewman. I always struggle with reds, and purples too (purple pansies). I either blow the details out, or things are too dark. Think I've seen a few threads that say reds can be really tough.

starjedi · 11-05-2014, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by esrandall

Nice shots @Dewman. I always struggle with reds, and purples too (purple pansies). I either blow the details out, or things are too dark. Think I've seen a few threads that say reds can be really tough.

Me too... I feel that pentax makes red more saturated...

cybertaff · 11-05-2014, 02:02 PM - **6 Likes**

Shot with a Sigma 70mm F2.8 ex dg macro, used a 60Inch soft box to light and just a dab of lightroom

esrandall · 11-05-2014, 02:12 PM

Like the subtle colors a lot -- very cool.

cybertaff · 11-05-2014, 02:16 PM

cheers dude

bluestringer · 11-05-2014, 02:45 PM

I don't mind seeing a macro flower section here. But since it is a Macro Photography section, posting your technique, lens, camera, lighting, equipment, etc. should also be included with the image. I know some are already doing this.

esrandall · 11-05-2014, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by bluestringer

I don't mind seeing a macro flower section here. But since it is a Macro Photography section, posting your technique, lens, camera, lighting, equipment, etc. should also be included with the image. I know some are already doing this.

Makes sense, and will do, moving forward.

esrandall · 11-05-2014, 03:27 PM - **3 Likes**

Stamen on a Christmas cactus. We just moved into our home last year, and the previous homeowner left this behind, saying we could do what we wanted with it -- because it would never bloom for him. Well true to form, it yielded nothing last year -- but this year, it went crazy.

K-50
Sigma 50mm Macro EX
f/10
ISO 200
SS 1/30th
onboard flash w/cloth diffuser

I know next to nothing about using flash on my K-50 (first camera), and have just started experimenting with the onboard unit. I have been tempted by a couple of Metz models in the Marketplace, but don't know what I really need to get, or how to use them for that matter.

Na Horuk · 11-05-2014, 03:27 PM - **4 Likes**

bushel of blue

Mr Bassie · 11-05-2014, 03:48 PM - **2 Likes**

K-01 with Helios 44-M-4

Dewman · 11-05-2014, 04:52 PM

Originally posted by cybertaff

Shot with a Sigma 70mm F2.8 ex dg macro, used a 60Inch soft box to light and just a dab of lightroom

Very nice, clean colors.... and the composition is spot-on! Bravo. Very professional looking.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

11-05-2014, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#18
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	An $8.00 lens and light from a window. These were taken with an $8.00 Sears 28mm macro lens and available light from a window. Oh how I wish I could get details in the reds in the rose like those in the marigold or the white cosmos! Reds are almost impossible to render well! Dewman SW Idaho, USA Last edited by Dewman; 03-25-2015 at 04:34 PM.

11-05-2014, 03:27 PM - 3 Likes	#27
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Stamen on a Christmas cactus. We just moved into our home last year, and the previous homeowner left this behind, saying we could do what we wanted with it -- because it would never bloom for him. Well true to form, it yielded nothing last year -- but this year, it went crazy. K-50 Sigma 50mm Macro EX f/10 ISO 200 SS 1/30th onboard flash w/cloth diffuser I know next to nothing about using flash on my K-50 (first camera), and have just started experimenting with the onboard unit. I have been tempted by a couple of Metz models in the Marketplace, but don't know what I really need to get, or how to use them for that matter. Attached Images

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esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Very nice Dewman -- love those colors

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starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dewman This was taken with a SMC Pentax-M f:1.4, 50mm lens with a reversing ring. Dewman SW Idaho, USA Beautiful.

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starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932 Original Poster	Originally posted by photolady95 Actually, Tiny Flowers are mostly macro shots. If you read how Paleo Pete (aka Billy) got his shots and how I got mine, these are all macros. I see. I wondered why there were so little flower shots posted here. I admitted that I did not know the tiny flower posts... But it seems to be a right place here :-)

11-05-2014, 11:53 AM	#20
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Nice shots @Dewman. I always struggle with reds, and purples too (purple pansies). I either blow the details out, or things are too dark. Think I've seen a few threads that say reds can be really tough.

11-05-2014, 12:40 PM	#21
starjedi Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 932 Original Poster	Originally posted by esrandall Nice shots @Dewman. I always struggle with reds, and purples too (purple pansies). I either blow the details out, or things are too dark. Think I've seen a few threads that say reds can be really tough. Me too... I feel that pentax makes red more saturated...

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cybertaff Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: london Photos: Albums Posts: 93	Shot with a Sigma 70mm F2.8 ex dg macro, used a 60Inch soft box to light and just a dab of lightroom

11-05-2014, 02:12 PM	#23
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Like the subtle colors a lot -- very cool.

11-05-2014, 02:16 PM	#24
cybertaff Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: london Photos: Albums Posts: 93	cheers dude

11-05-2014, 02:45 PM	#25
bluestringer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Cotton fields of South Georgia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,748	I don't mind seeing a macro flower section here. But since it is a Macro Photography section, posting your technique, lens, camera, lighting, equipment, etc. should also be included with the image. I know some are already doing this.

11-05-2014, 03:19 PM	#26
esrandall Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Sumner, WA Photos: Albums Posts: 965	Originally posted by bluestringer I don't mind seeing a macro flower section here. But since it is a Macro Photography section, posting your technique, lens, camera, lighting, equipment, etc. should also be included with the image. I know some are already doing this. Makes sense, and will do, moving forward.

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Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	bushel of blue

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11-05-2014, 04:52 PM	#30
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by cybertaff Shot with a Sigma 70mm F2.8 ex dg macro, used a 60Inch soft box to light and just a dab of lightroom Very nice, clean colors.... and the composition is spot-on! Bravo. Very professional looking. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

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