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rRnt · 11-15-2014, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

That looks like a.... um..... am I allowed to say it here?..... a..... well, a..... er..... uh..... well, you know!

Spoiled mind

Ok, I get it too, but I assure you, it is a flower, I just cant remember its name (next time I should shoot the labels too). But I do remember, that I took the photo(s) in a botanical garden.

**Kerrowdown** · 11-15-2014, 04:32 PM - **3 Likes**

Title says it all really.

jahzeelgface · 11-15-2014, 05:37 PM

i use my Pentax K-30. Need improvements on my shot!

old4570 · 11-15-2014, 11:50 PM

There is a Sigma 105mm Lens on the way , hope it gets here Monday :
Could be the lens for walkies :

mtux · 11-16-2014, 12:08 AM - **3 Likes**

Some small flowers from yesterday walk in the park

stormtech · 11-16-2014, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by mtux

Some small flowers from yesterday walk in the park

Very nice!

jahzeelgface · 11-16-2014, 07:05 AM

flower flower flower!

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**Kerrowdown** · 11-16-2014, 07:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Cross posted from somewhere else on here, can't remember where.

Dewman · 11-17-2014, 12:44 PM

There has been some question as to the sharpness of the Tamron 28-200mm close-focus lens. I have one of the silver copies of this lens and I have never noticed it not being sharp, either when in close-up mode or at any other focal length. Also, I've taken test shots from f:5.6 to f:32 and all seem to he quite sharp. I suspect that I just happened upon an exception to the rule, as most who own this particular lens speak loudly as to it's softness. That has not been my experience. I use either a monopod or a tripod with most all my photography, try to use the fastest shutter speed under the circumstances and shoot at f:11 or higher and I'm sure than helps a great deal.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

Na Horuk · 11-17-2014, 02:57 PM - **1 Like**

Oh come on, you guys! Its just flowers! Nothing.. dirty about that!

long and lila

old4570 · 11-17-2014, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by Dewman

There has been some question as to the sharpness of the Tamron 28-200mm close-focus lens. I have one of the silver copies of this lens and I have never noticed it not being sharp, either when in close-up mode or at any other focal length. Also, I've taken test shots from f:5.6 to f:32 and all seem to he quite sharp. I suspect that I just happened upon an exception to the rule, as most who own this particular lens speak loudly as to it's softness. That has not been my experience. I use either a monopod or a tripod with most all my photography, try to use the fastest shutter speed under the circumstances and shoot at f:11 or higher and I'm sure than helps a great deal.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

Yes , the bigger the lens = More movement = Less Sharp ...
A camera can compensate for movement so much , then the image begins to suffer ..
This is especially true of macro .. Little things made big , and the same goes for movement . A small amount is turned into a lot ...
Those who cant get a sharp image , should really check out the settings they are shooting at ..
Using a tripod ? But is it a cheap flimsy one ? Even just the shutter actuation can degrade an image if the zoom and circumstances are right ..

Dewman has experience and skill , and it shows .
He may be new to the forum , digital cameras , but not to photography ...
Every time Dewman posts a picture , I take the time to absorb the skill that was used to take the image .

old4570 · 11-17-2014, 06:28 PM - **1 Like**

Dewman · 11-17-2014, 06:37 PM

Gorgeous! DOF from one end to the other! Was this posed.... or was the background just naturally dark? How about some particulars.... lens, SS, aperture, lighting? A 2-second delay? I use that feature whenever possible. Another trick to obtain optimum sharpness.... especially if you have shaky hands like mine!

Just curious, Matt.... what PP program do you use?

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

old4570 · 11-17-2014, 06:41 PM

Ooops !

Lets see , ISO - 200 , 1/125 , F32
Pentax K50 + Tamron 90mm SP Di
Flash was used ..
And lens was @ 1:1 Macro

I photographed a part of the plant that was hanging out of the ( Hanging ) pot , there was nothing behind it so using the flash gives a black background even in the middle of the day ..

Dewman · 11-17-2014, 06:53 PM

Originally posted by old4570

Ooops !

Lets see , ISO - 200 , 1/125 , F32
Pentax K50 + Tamron 90mm SP Di
Flash was used ..
And lens was @ 1:1 Macro

I photographed a part of the plant that was hanging out of the ( Hanging ) pot , there was nothing behind it so using the flash gives a black background even in the middle of the day ..

Ah so.... and hand-held? Surely not!

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

---------- Post added 11-17-14 at 06:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by Na Horuk

Oh come on, you guys! Its just flowers! Nothing.. dirty about that!

long and lila

Sir, that is an obvious attempt at phallic symbolism.... and you have succeeded quite well! Nice shot. A very odd plant.

Dewman
SW Idaho, USA

11-17-2014, 12:44 PM	#129
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	A question of sharpness? There has been some question as to the sharpness of the Tamron 28-200mm close-focus lens. I have one of the silver copies of this lens and I have never noticed it not being sharp, either when in close-up mode or at any other focal length. Also, I've taken test shots from f:5.6 to f:32 and all seem to he quite sharp. I suspect that I just happened upon an exception to the rule, as most who own this particular lens speak loudly as to it's softness. That has not been my experience. I use either a monopod or a tripod with most all my photography, try to use the fastest shutter speed under the circumstances and shoot at f:11 or higher and I'm sure than helps a great deal. Dewman SW Idaho, USA Last edited by Dewman; 03-25-2015 at 04:34 PM.

11-17-2014, 05:05 PM	#131
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	The big lens rule Originally posted by Dewman There has been some question as to the sharpness of the Tamron 28-200mm close-focus lens. I have one of the silver copies of this lens and I have never noticed it not being sharp, either when in close-up mode or at any other focal length. Also, I've taken test shots from f:5.6 to f:32 and all seem to he quite sharp. I suspect that I just happened upon an exception to the rule, as most who own this particular lens speak loudly as to it's softness. That has not been my experience. I use either a monopod or a tripod with most all my photography, try to use the fastest shutter speed under the circumstances and shoot at f:11 or higher and I'm sure than helps a great deal. Dewman SW Idaho, USA Yes , the bigger the lens = More movement = Less Sharp ... A camera can compensate for movement so much , then the image begins to suffer .. This is especially true of macro .. Little things made big , and the same goes for movement . A small amount is turned into a lot ... Those who cant get a sharp image , should really check out the settings they are shooting at .. Using a tripod ? But is it a cheap flimsy one ? Even just the shutter actuation can degrade an image if the zoom and circumstances are right .. Dewman has experience and skill , and it shows . He may be new to the forum , digital cameras , but not to photography ... Every time Dewman posts a picture , I take the time to absorb the skill that was used to take the image .

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11-15-2014, 01:06 PM	#121
rRnt Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 88	Originally posted by Dewman That looks like a.... um..... am I allowed to say it here?..... a..... well, a..... er..... uh..... well, you know! Spoiled mind Ok, I get it too, but I assure you, it is a flower, I just cant remember its name (next time I should shoot the labels too). But I do remember, that I took the photo(s) in a botanical garden.

11-15-2014, 11:50 PM	#124
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	There is a Sigma 105mm Lens on the way , hope it gets here Monday : Could be the lens for walkies :

11-16-2014, 12:08 AM - 3 Likes	#125
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Some small flowers from yesterday walk in the park

11-16-2014, 06:17 AM	#126
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by mtux Some small flowers from yesterday walk in the park Very nice!

11-17-2014, 02:57 PM - 1 Like	#130
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Oh come on, you guys! Its just flowers! Nothing.. dirty about that! long and lila

11-17-2014, 06:28 PM - 1 Like	#132
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551

11-17-2014, 06:37 PM	#133
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Gorgeous! DOF from one end to the other! Was this posed.... or was the background just naturally dark? How about some particulars.... lens, SS, aperture, lighting? A 2-second delay? I use that feature whenever possible. Another trick to obtain optimum sharpness.... especially if you have shaky hands like mine! Just curious, Matt.... what PP program do you use? Dewman SW Idaho, USA

11-17-2014, 06:41 PM	#134
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	Ooops ! Lets see , ISO - 200 , 1/125 , F32 Pentax K50 + Tamron 90mm SP Di Flash was used .. And lens was @ 1:1 Macro I photographed a part of the plant that was hanging out of the ( Hanging ) pot , there was nothing behind it so using the flash gives a black background even in the middle of the day ..

11-17-2014, 06:53 PM	#135
Dewman Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Idaho Posts: 5,492	Originally posted by old4570 Ooops ! Lets see , ISO - 200 , 1/125 , F32 Pentax K50 + Tamron 90mm SP Di Flash was used .. And lens was @ 1:1 Macro I photographed a part of the plant that was hanging out of the ( Hanging ) pot , there was nothing behind it so using the flash gives a black background even in the middle of the day .. Ah so.... and hand-held? Surely not! Dewman SW Idaho, USA ---------- Post added 11-17-14 at 06:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by Na Horuk Oh come on, you guys! Its just flowers! Nothing.. dirty about that! long and lila Sir, that is an obvious attempt at phallic symbolism.... and you have succeeded quite well! Nice shot. A very odd plant. Dewman SW Idaho, USA

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