Macro Snail in a full sprint

troika · 06-25-2013, 09:57 PM

This may be the first time I've used the flash on my K5. It's night time and this guy was out for a run on my porch. My technique lacks a lot with this macro lens, especially with moving objects and dispite their reputation, this guy was actually pretty speedy and didn't like the flash. Would have been better stopped down to f16, but I just didn't quite know how to get the exposure and he bolted on me, that's right BOLTED!

Advice and feedback always welcome.

normhead · 06-26-2013, 12:36 PM

It looks really cool, not to mention it's a very distinctive colour combination. I'd consider putting it on my wall, but it's a friggin snail!!!!!! I hate it when those snails take off like that. So inconsiderate.

troika · 06-26-2013, 12:50 PM

Thanks. Aside from the fact that it's a freaking snail, one thing I love about this photo is that you can see, precisely, what the focus plane was by looking at the concrete. blurryblurryblurrySHARP!blurryblurryblurryblurryblurryblurryblurry

**Bruce Clark** · 06-30-2013, 04:59 AM

I agree with your conclusion, a bit more depth would have been nice. Still a good shot and one we can all learn something from.

Alliecat · 07-02-2013, 12:26 AM

I like the colours too. Really narrow DOF... not sure if that 'sharp' line on the concrete is a distraction for its abrupt edges, but the part of the snail that should be in focus, is. Cool shot.

troika · 07-02-2013, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by Alliecat

I like the colours too. Really narrow DOF... not sure if that 'sharp' line on the concrete is a distraction for its abrupt edges, but the part of the snail that should be in focus, is. Cool shot.

Thanks, Allie.

06-25-2013, 09:57 PM	#1
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753	Snail in a full sprint Lens: SMC-M 100/4 Macro Camera: K-5ii Photo Location: My porch ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/125s Aperture: F8 This may be the first time I've used the flash on my K5. It's night time and this guy was out for a run on my porch. My technique lacks a lot with this macro lens, especially with moving objects and dispite their reputation, this guy was actually pretty speedy and didn't like the flash. Would have been better stopped down to f16, but I just didn't quite know how to get the exposure and he bolted on me, that's right BOLTED! Advice and feedback always welcome.

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06-26-2013, 12:36 PM	#2
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	It looks really cool, not to mention it's a very distinctive colour combination. I'd consider putting it on my wall, but it's a friggin snail!!!!!! I hate it when those snails take off like that. So inconsiderate.

06-26-2013, 12:50 PM	#3
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753 Original Poster	Thanks. Aside from the fact that it's a freaking snail, one thing I love about this photo is that you can see, precisely, what the focus plane was by looking at the concrete. blurryblurryblurrySHARP!blurryblurryblurryblurryblurryblurryblurry

06-30-2013, 04:59 AM	#4
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I agree with your conclusion, a bit more depth would have been nice. Still a good shot and one we can all learn something from.

07-02-2013, 12:26 AM	#5
Alliecat Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: East of Everywhere, Canada Posts: 740	I like the colours too. Really narrow DOF... not sure if that 'sharp' line on the concrete is a distraction for its abrupt edges, but the part of the snail that should be in focus, is. Cool shot.

07-02-2013, 06:36 AM	#6
troika Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posts: 1,753 Original Poster	Originally posted by Alliecat I like the colours too. Really narrow DOF... not sure if that 'sharp' line on the concrete is a distraction for its abrupt edges, but the part of the snail that should be in focus, is. Cool shot. Thanks, Allie.