Macro One of my first attempts at macro

Velcrowcat1214 · 01-02-2017, 11:30 PM

Its actually 1\40 but it wasn't in the drop menu. I'd really like thoughts on this its one of the very first macro shots I've ever done honestly I'm very proud of it but I'd love input as to what I can do to take it even further. Also proud to say this was manual mode

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**BigMackCam** · 01-03-2017, 01:43 AM

Good job!

Lovely colours and good detail on the petals and stamen.

I assume this was taken with the on-board flash, as the flower petals and other flower heads are brightly and evenly lit. If that's the case, most of the light captured here appears to be from the flash. Something you might try as an experiment next time is to increase the ISO (to 200 or even 400). By increasing the sensitivity, the flash output won't need to be as strong, and you'll get more of a balance between natural and flash lighting. The downside with using the higher ISO is that the image will be noisier, but that may not matter too much. Give it a whirl and see if you notice the different effect

As a side note, I really like the F 28-80 lens... it renders out-of-focus areas very nicely when used like this.

Velcrowcat1214 · 01-03-2017, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Good job!

Lovely colours and good detail on the petals and stamen.

I assume this was taken with the on-board flash, as the flower petals and other flower heads are brightly and evenly lit. If that's the case, most of the light captured here appears to be from the flash. Something you might try as an experiment next time is to increase the ISO (to 200 or even 400). By increasing the sensitivity, the flash output won't need to be as strong, and you'll get more of a balance between natural and flash lighting. The downside with using the higher ISO is that the image will be noisier, but that may not matter too much. Give it a whirl and see if you notice the different effect

As a side note, I really like the F 28-80 lens... it renders out-of-focus areas very nicely when used like this.

Yes it was the on board flash thank you very much since these are in GMA's back yard I'll defiantly try that next time I visit

Photogoof · 08-25-2018, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by Velcrowcat1214

Its actually 1\40 but it wasn't in the drop menu. I'd really like thoughts on this its one of the very first macro shots I've ever done honestly I'm very proud of it but I'd love input as to what I can do to take it even further. Also proud to say this was manual mode

Extremely well done!

ChristianRock · 08-30-2018, 07:53 AM

I like it, lovely colors and a good clean composition. Well done, especially for a first attempt.

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01-03-2017, 01:43 AM	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,692	Good job! Lovely colours and good detail on the petals and stamen. I assume this was taken with the on-board flash, as the flower petals and other flower heads are brightly and evenly lit. If that's the case, most of the light captured here appears to be from the flash. Something you might try as an experiment next time is to increase the ISO (to 200 or even 400). By increasing the sensitivity, the flash output won't need to be as strong, and you'll get more of a balance between natural and flash lighting. The downside with using the higher ISO is that the image will be noisier, but that may not matter too much. Give it a whirl and see if you notice the different effect As a side note, I really like the F 28-80 lens... it renders out-of-focus areas very nicely when used like this.

01-03-2017, 09:48 AM	#3
Velcrowcat1214 New Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 16 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Good job! Lovely colours and good detail on the petals and stamen. I assume this was taken with the on-board flash, as the flower petals and other flower heads are brightly and evenly lit. If that's the case, most of the light captured here appears to be from the flash. Something you might try as an experiment next time is to increase the ISO (to 200 or even 400). By increasing the sensitivity, the flash output won't need to be as strong, and you'll get more of a balance between natural and flash lighting. The downside with using the higher ISO is that the image will be noisier, but that may not matter too much. Give it a whirl and see if you notice the different effect As a side note, I really like the F 28-80 lens... it renders out-of-focus areas very nicely when used like this. Yes it was the on board flash thank you very much since these are in GMA's back yard I'll defiantly try that next time I visit

08-25-2018, 02:18 PM	#4
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by Velcrowcat1214 Its actually 1\40 but it wasn't in the drop menu. I'd really like thoughts on this its one of the very first macro shots I've ever done honestly I'm very proud of it but I'd love input as to what I can do to take it even further. Also proud to say this was manual mode Extremely well done!

08-30-2018, 07:53 AM	#5
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	I like it, lovely colors and a good clean composition. Well done, especially for a first attempt.