Nature OOF Flower

gmans · 02-08-2013, 01:06 AM

Please give this your Judgement. Was taking shots of flower, this one caught my eye. Was trying for Bokeh with small portion in focus.

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Last edited by gmans; 02-08-2013 at 01:23 AM. Reason: last sentence

russell2pi · 02-08-2013, 02:20 AM

Yes I really do like this. My first impression was negative but now there are lots of things I appreciate about this picture. (Colour, tone, highlights, form.) I think it would have good longevity on the wall.

gmans · 02-08-2013, 03:11 AM

Thank you Russell. cheers for the encoragement.

Na Horuk · 02-08-2013, 04:59 AM

I think you already know what is lacking in this photo, OP. The problem with such thin DoF is that you really have to decide where you want the focus of the photo to be, where the interest is. With flowers you might want to put the focus on stems or some interesting features instead of just on a small bit of a petal leaf. Especially with macro photography, people tend to use a smaller aperture to widen DoF. Bokeh can enhance the photo, but its rarely the main feature. In my opinion.
In that specific photo you might want to put the focus on the yellow bit (seen in the bottom and one at the top of the shot)
Edit: Btw, I am no flower expert, but there are many nice flower photos posted on these forums, maybe take a look at them for inspiration?
And also, that is a nice lens you have there, it is a great choice and it will allow you to develop skills very quickly

russell2pi · 02-08-2013, 05:52 AM

Originally posted by Na Horuk

\you really have to decide where you want the focus of the photo to be

Bingo, that's what distinguishes pictures such as this from those which constantly,cover our screens. Interesting images demand repeated and extended attention. Others hit you straight away but perhaps don't have the lasting appeal. Which is better? Leave that question to the viewer.Viewers not capable of this can stick to TV

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gmans · 02-08-2013, 11:43 AM

Thanks Na Horuk, Yes your point about the where the focus should be, is taken. Was trying to stay away from the stamen veiw, as this is the popular veiw. This other shot is the Stamen veiw. Please compare the two. Did not realise that you could post more than 1 pic. Noob mistake.
The 50mm macro is the oddest lens around, but it is a great little oddity..

Na Horuk · 02-08-2013, 01:09 PM

Ah yes, I get your point now. The second photo is much more "classic flower photography", but you were trying to break the conventions on purpose. I appreciate that, but its hard to convey that message to viewers without text

02-08-2013, 01:06 AM	#1
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	OOF Flower Lens: Pentax M50mm F4 Macro Camera: K5 Photo Location: Backyard. NSW Australia ISO: 80 Shutter Speed: 1/500s Aperture: F4 Please give this your Judgement. Was taking shots of flower, this one caught my eye. Was trying for Bokeh with small portion in focus. Attached Images Last edited by gmans; 02-08-2013 at 01:23 AM. Reason: last sentence

02-08-2013, 11:43 AM	#6
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Thanks Na Horuk, Yes your point about the where the focus should be, is taken. Was trying to stay away from the stamen veiw, as this is the popular veiw. This other shot is the Stamen veiw. Please compare the two. Did not realise that you could post more than 1 pic. Noob mistake. The 50mm macro is the oddest lens around, but it is a great little oddity.. Attached Images

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02-08-2013, 02:20 AM	#2
russell2pi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	Yes I really do like this. My first impression was negative but now there are lots of things I appreciate about this picture. (Colour, tone, highlights, form.) I think it would have good longevity on the wall.

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gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466 Original Poster	Thank you Russell. cheers for the encoragement.

02-08-2013, 04:59 AM	#4
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I think you already know what is lacking in this photo, OP. The problem with such thin DoF is that you really have to decide where you want the focus of the photo to be, where the interest is. With flowers you might want to put the focus on stems or some interesting features instead of just on a small bit of a petal leaf. Especially with macro photography, people tend to use a smaller aperture to widen DoF. Bokeh can enhance the photo, but its rarely the main feature. In my opinion. In that specific photo you might want to put the focus on the yellow bit (seen in the bottom and one at the top of the shot) Edit: Btw, I am no flower expert, but there are many nice flower photos posted on these forums, maybe take a look at them for inspiration? And also, that is a nice lens you have there, it is a great choice and it will allow you to develop skills very quickly

02-08-2013, 05:52 AM	#5
russell2pi Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Victoria, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 252	Originally posted by Na Horuk \you really have to decide where you want the focus of the photo to be Bingo, that's what distinguishes pictures such as this from those which constantly,cover our screens. Interesting images demand repeated and extended attention. Others hit you straight away but perhaps don't have the lasting appeal. Which is better? Leave that question to the viewer.Viewers not capable of this can stick to TV .

02-08-2013, 01:09 PM	#7
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Ah yes, I get your point now. The second photo is much more "classic flower photography", but you were trying to break the conventions on purpose. I appreciate that, but its hard to convey that message to viewers without text

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