Macro Bark

**Archimedes the Dog** · 08-20-2013, 05:56 PM

Kodak TMAX 100

Something feels not right in the composition to me, any advice?

**Bruce Clark** · 08-22-2013, 12:01 AM

I can't identify a subject around which to frame a composition. There is no apparent reason (to me at least) for any part of this image to be in focus while the rest is not.

imaspy · 08-22-2013, 05:09 AM

as above; i agree with the bloke from melton. there is no actual focal point or subject for the image. perhaps if the DOF were much wider, it would be interesting because more of the nicely-textured bark would be in focus. though, even then, you might be pushing it.

i honestly don't mean to sound harsh, but as a stand-alone shot, there isn't much that's interesting about it. if it were a supporting shot in a series, it'd do better

**Archimedes the Dog** · 08-23-2013, 11:26 AM

No worries, I was asking! This was a test shot with the Sigma macro lens. I am super happy with the exposure and the performance of the lens, not to mention I have become a fan of Tmax, but I was surprised by how narrow DOF was. I was trying to capture the split in the bark that is in focus, but wasn't sure if there was a way to compose for this sort of subject at macro. I got nough compliments on it I thought I would seek advice.

Sparkle · 08-24-2013, 04:37 PM

My impression was that you made a surrealistic photo of Archimedes the Dog’s “Bark”! In that, my opinion was that you accomplished it quite well, even including his varying pitch!

**Archimedes the Dog** · 08-26-2013, 11:23 AM

Funnily enough, Archimedes is my current dog. As a boy my dog was named... Sparkle!

**DeepThrob** · 08-26-2013, 02:54 PM

I like this part with the owl telling the turtle what's what (or whatever)

Attached Images

Sparkle · 08-26-2013, 03:06 PM

You are entitled to exclaim "Eureka" like Archimedes of old to celebrate that discovery.

**Archimedes the Dog** · 08-26-2013, 03:17 PM

Originally posted by Sparkle

You are entitled to exclaim "Eureka" like Archimedes of old to celebrate that discovery.

Do not disturb my circles.

08-20-2013, 05:56 PM	#1
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146	Bark Lens: Sigma 50mm f2.8 Camera: Pentax KM Photo Location: Seattle, Washington, USA, Private garden ISO: 100 Shutter Speed: 1/250s Aperture: F3.2 Kodak TMAX 100 Something feels not right in the composition to me, any advice?

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Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	I can't identify a subject around which to frame a composition. There is no apparent reason (to me at least) for any part of this image to be in focus while the rest is not.

08-22-2013, 05:09 AM	#3
imaspy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 294	as above; i agree with the bloke from melton. there is no actual focal point or subject for the image. perhaps if the DOF were much wider, it would be interesting because more of the nicely-textured bark would be in focus. though, even then, you might be pushing it. i honestly don't mean to sound harsh, but as a stand-alone shot, there isn't much that's interesting about it. if it were a supporting shot in a series, it'd do better

08-23-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146 Original Poster	No worries, I was asking! This was a test shot with the Sigma macro lens. I am super happy with the exposure and the performance of the lens, not to mention I have become a fan of Tmax, but I was surprised by how narrow DOF was. I was trying to capture the split in the bark that is in focus, but wasn't sure if there was a way to compose for this sort of subject at macro. I got nough compliments on it I thought I would seek advice.

08-24-2013, 04:37 PM	#5
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	My impression was that you made a surrealistic photo of Archimedes the Dog’s “Bark”! In that, my opinion was that you accomplished it quite well, even including his varying pitch!

08-26-2013, 11:23 AM	#6
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146 Original Poster	Funnily enough, Archimedes is my current dog. As a boy my dog was named... Sparkle!

08-26-2013, 02:54 PM	#7
DeepThrob Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Taos, New Mexico Posts: 295	I like this part with the owl telling the turtle what's what (or whatever) Attached Images

08-26-2013, 03:06 PM	#8
Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	You are entitled to exclaim "Eureka" like Archimedes of old to celebrate that discovery.

08-26-2013, 03:17 PM	#9
Archimedes the Dog Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 1,146 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sparkle You are entitled to exclaim "Eureka" like Archimedes of old to celebrate that discovery. Do not disturb my circles.