Purple Lily

photolady95 · 05-30-2009, 12:28 PM

Doesn't look exactly in focus.....Critique it all you can, I have broad shoulders and can handle it.

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ohce · 05-30-2009, 02:40 PM

Yes, as you said the flower seems in blur. But I suppose it caused by hand shaking. I would move the flower on the right side.

photolady95 · 05-30-2009, 03:21 PM

Thanks for the comments. I'll compose better next time. And I've got a tripod coming but have to get a head for it. I knew that didn't look composed correctly. I'm not new to photography just this forum. But it's been years since I actually have used a camera like this in other than family photos.

Damn Brit · 05-30-2009, 07:37 PM

I think shots like this are better more 'face on' so that the viewer can see into the throat of the flower.

photolady95 · 05-30-2009, 08:25 PM

Thanks Gary. I thought that was what I was trying to get. Face on that is.

This is a trial run with the MZ-7, much better than the overexposed negs I had previously. And no specks.

Here is another on that same roll. It's more face on than the first one.

Damn Brit · 05-30-2009, 11:00 PM

Flowers are quite tough, you've either got to produce a faithful likeness of them or go for the interesting perspective. Flowers are also something that get photographed a lot which makes it even harder to stand out from the crowd.

timbo13 · 05-31-2009, 04:04 AM

pretty flower! looks like some blurring due to camera movement. I see it often enough in my own shots! Second shot maybe the same or just off focus? nice color, though!

**NaClH2O** · 05-31-2009, 05:00 AM

It looks more like camera shake than out of focus. Personally I like the composition, a 3/4 shot like that gives a good deph to the flower that many 'face ons' can acheive. Like the water droplets and the color. And unlike one of the other posters, I like the bud on the right. Nice bokeh on the first shot.

NaCl(just goes to show you that everybody has an opinion!)H2O

photolady95 · 05-31-2009, 07:16 AM

Gary, I know flowers are shot to death, but I'm practising.

More explanation below, the real reason.
Plus I have a shoot coming in the next month for some closeups of Orchids for my nephew, and I want to get it right.

timbo, thanks for the comments. And yes, I agree it is probably camera shake. These old arms aren't as steady as they once were. I bought heliphoto's tripod and am waiting delivery.

NaCI, thanks. I am usually able to get bokeh for some reason. shrugs shoulders
When ohce said the flower should be on the right, I was thinking about that and came to see it as if there had been something more in front of the flower it would give it a zoomed in look. Know what I mean, NaCI?

The flower belonged at one time to my mother, it's still here but sadly, she's not. So, I'm making a collection of all her plants, and flowers for keepsakes.

But I'm glad all of you have concluded this is camera shake and not my old tired eyes.

**NaClH2O** · 05-31-2009, 05:01 PM

photolady:

Good project concerning your mom, and believe me I know about tired old eyes. But if you look at the top petal, you can see the blur, has to be either camera shake or you can always blame it on the wind.

NaCl(great excuse maker, the wind)H2O

photolady95 · 05-31-2009, 05:05 PM

Thanks, NaCI but I think I have found the problem. I always before used the diopter on my ZX-5n adjusted without my glasses on, and I had not used it on this camera. Today I was out and about again and decided to adjust the diopter without my glasses on, and low and behold things sure seemed sharper. I'll let you see tomorrow after I get this roll developed.

05-30-2009, 12:28 PM	#1
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Purple Lily Lens: 50mm Camera: Pentax MZ-7 ISO: 400 Shutter Speed: 1/250s Aperture: F5.6 Doesn't look exactly in focus.....Critique it all you can, I have broad shoulders and can handle it. Attached Images

05-30-2009, 02:40 PM	#2
ohce Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 477	Yes, as you said the flower seems in blur. But I suppose it caused by hand shaking. I would move the flower on the right side. Last edited by ohce; 05-30-2009 at 02:46 PM.

05-30-2009, 03:21 PM	#3
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks for the comments. I'll compose better next time. And I've got a tripod coming but have to get a head for it. I knew that didn't look composed correctly. I'm not new to photography just this forum. But it's been years since I actually have used a camera like this in other than family photos. Last edited by photolady95; 05-30-2009 at 03:37 PM.

05-30-2009, 08:25 PM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks Gary. I thought that was what I was trying to get. Face on that is. This is a trial run with the MZ-7, much better than the overexposed negs I had previously. And no specks. Here is another on that same roll. It's more face on than the first one. Attached Images Last edited by photolady95; 05-30-2009 at 08:38 PM.

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05-30-2009, 07:37 PM	#4
Damn Brit Guest	I think shots like this are better more 'face on' so that the viewer can see into the throat of the flower.

05-30-2009, 11:00 PM	#6
Damn Brit Guest	Flowers are quite tough, you've either got to produce a faithful likeness of them or go for the interesting perspective. Flowers are also something that get photographed a lot which makes it even harder to stand out from the crowd.

05-31-2009, 04:04 AM	#7
timbo13 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northboro MA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,007	pretty flower! looks like some blurring due to camera movement. I see it often enough in my own shots! Second shot maybe the same or just off focus? nice color, though!

05-31-2009, 05:00 AM	#8
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	It looks more like camera shake than out of focus. Personally I like the composition, a 3/4 shot like that gives a good deph to the flower that many 'face ons' can acheive. Like the water droplets and the color. And unlike one of the other posters, I like the bud on the right. Nice bokeh on the first shot. NaCl(just goes to show you that everybody has an opinion!)H2O

05-31-2009, 07:16 AM	#9
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Gary, I know flowers are shot to death, but I'm practising. More explanation below, the real reason. Plus I have a shoot coming in the next month for some closeups of Orchids for my nephew, and I want to get it right. timbo, thanks for the comments. And yes, I agree it is probably camera shake. These old arms aren't as steady as they once were. I bought heliphoto's tripod and am waiting delivery. NaCI, thanks. I am usually able to get bokeh for some reason. shrugs shoulders When ohce said the flower should be on the right, I was thinking about that and came to see it as if there had been something more in front of the flower it would give it a zoomed in look. Know what I mean, NaCI? The flower belonged at one time to my mother, it's still here but sadly, she's not. So, I'm making a collection of all her plants, and flowers for keepsakes. But I'm glad all of you have concluded this is camera shake and not my old tired eyes.

05-31-2009, 05:01 PM	#10
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	photolady: Good project concerning your mom, and believe me I know about tired old eyes. But if you look at the top petal, you can see the blur, has to be either camera shake or you can always blame it on the wind. NaCl(great excuse maker, the wind)H2O

05-31-2009, 05:05 PM	#11
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712 Original Poster	Thanks, NaCI but I think I have found the problem. I always before used the diopter on my ZX-5n adjusted without my glasses on, and I had not used it on this camera. Today I was out and about again and decided to adjust the diopter without my glasses on, and low and behold things sure seemed sharper. I'll let you see tomorrow after I get this roll developed.