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Insect macro is not something I've ever tried, though I've admired a lot of it, especially Nass's focus-stacked images. I think it's a genre that produces a lot of outstanding images, so I'll be brutal and compare it to some of the amazing stuff I've seen, but would have absolutely no idea how to pr...
Posted by aliengrove on 26/05/2014 - 22:12
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Whoops... missed Launch pad...and it's my favourite...I'd cropit a bit smaller. More DOF would be great. Be mercenary. Freeze your insects and focus stack.
Posted by aliengrove on 26/05/2014 - 22:14
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Thanks for the feedback guys, all gratefully received! Some info about the points made by Gravelrash and Jon: - There are no crops from the same image, all are different shots - The eye is in focus Jon, it appears it may not be, but here's a massive crop of the same image: - DOF ...
Posted by davidstorm on 26/05/2014 - 22:29
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I've never tried Macro or even possess a macro lens, so tell me David, how far away from the end of the lens to the subject do you end up with that 100mm macro? Are we talking feet or inches? Hi Steve A good example would be 'Looking Straight At You', on this one the front of the lens would have ...
Posted by davidstorm on 26/05/2014 - 22:45
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don't mind me gentlemen in the middle of your conversation, I was just trying to offer a little C&C :roll: Don't worry Gareth, I have noticed, but your post came in as I was typing replies to the others! I'm not a speed typist! Thanks for the comments, you are right about the DOF and flash, ther...
Posted by davidstorm on 26/05/2014 - 23:13
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I have found that the close in macro work using natural light is very tricky, I have tried and failed miserably (still hasn't stopped me trying though). Also very difficult to appreciate macro on here when reducing picture size, as alot of an image at this scale is in the detail. For the first c...
Posted by InFESTation on 27/05/2014 - 12:06
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I'm supposed to be submitting my French tax return now but I got distracted. I haven't read through everyone's comments as I'm supposed to be working so apologies for any repetition of points already answered. There is nothing whatsoever I can see wrong with these shots. The only question is ho...
Posted by DrOrloff on 27/05/2014 - 15:05
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Launch Pad is the one that hits the spot. Focus is right where it should be and the composition is spot on as well. Unfortunately the rest fall short on sharpness and depth of field. The first shot, for example, has very little sharp in it and the major feature that catches our eye, the brightes...
Posted by johnriley on 27/05/2014 - 15:49
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Thanks to everyone who has commented, I do appreciate all of the input. It's funny that the one that everyone seems to like (launch pad) is the one that is my least favourite; I don't like the harsh 'flash' effect. It's much harder (and more satisfying to me) to do the natural light images, but in...
Posted by davidstorm on 27/05/2014 - 19:42
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I miss the DoF suggestions. I am not a fan of taking Micro images but I can't see anything I;d change - Maybe a few might be Focus challenged ( but you knew that) your work produces excellent images. Now it's a matter of what you like = unless your looking for a style, thats another set of problems...
Posted by drobbia on 28/05/2014 - 09:55
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I'd like to add a few words I'm full of admiration for what Nass does, the description he gave of what's involved sourcing an insect from the USA, reviving it and producing the shot shows dedication to the max. However much like David my interest in Macro has come from getting out to the local co...
Posted by Puggy on 28/05/2014 - 11:47
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I have been a miserable git recently, and still have my moments. I'm hardly enthused by anything. Even david's thread about "What's happened....." didn't get me going, but I am trying to snap out of it. Fortunately, this thread has provided me with a bit of a kick. One of the things I have carri...
Posted by darkskies on 30/05/2014 - 17:17
Bournemouth Wheels 2014 (Image heavy, Petrol Heads only)
All good. What did you take them with? I see you've cunningly removed the EXIF, what are you hiding? ;) Also, why is there a darker patch above the guy's back in the one of the BMX bike?
Posted by ChrisA on 27/05/2014 - 15:10
Bournemouth Wheels 2014 (Image heavy, Petrol Heads only)
Mmmm, it's not in this one. Have a look at the histograms... the patch is suspiciously close to the overexposed bit on his back in the first one, and the second one seems less overexposed. Or am I imagining that? Not that I can imagine how a patch of overexposure would affect the nearby pixe...
Posted by ChrisA on 27/05/2014 - 16:41
Bournemouth Wheels 2014 (Image heavy, Petrol Heads only)
1. The Dodge is a photogenic car and he's spinning those back tyres. A shame you didn't give us a little more of the smoke. 2. Is a great close crop and nice to see that vintage blue on the screen. 3. Shame it wasn't a girl or, if it was, Sorry ma'am. 4. Nice pan...I'm scared to try that. Don't t...
Posted by Gravelrash on 28/05/2014 - 22:06
Bournemouth Wheels 2014 (Image heavy, Petrol Heads only)
1. The Dodge is a photogenic car and he's spinning those back tyres. A shame you didn't give us a little more of the smoke. Just for you Steve .... laying down a bit of rubber at the same time. :) Those cones and metal fences were doing my head in btw. by , on Flickr
Posted by Mike-P on 28/05/2014 - 22:15
A day in the life of Skomer puffins
It appears so Alan, plenty of nest building still going ahead but no chicks hatched yet to feed. This time last year there seemed to be many more puffins and all feeding busily so loads of opportunities for the classic puffin landing with a beak full of eels, not yet this year though. I may go back...
Posted by SteveEveritt on 29/05/2014 - 12:49
First day with my first Camera ever!! :) Pentax K100D
You have a very nice sense of timing, which is a very good start indeed. Technique still needs to be worked on, for example some are not very sharp. The black and white has beautiful tones, unfortunately the bird in the centre is just blank white without any detail. You've attempted something ver...
Posted by johnriley on 28/05/2014 - 17:13
First day with my first Camera ever!! :) Pentax K100D
Steve :) I promise you I am a first time Camera user lol, although your words are very flattering (I don't even know what spades mean) anyway, I'm pleased with your comment (I think) ;) Andrew - I will have to get into Lightroom and see what that's all about, thank you :) David - Thank you very mu...
Posted by Sarahjc on 28/05/2014 - 22:00
City centre pro racing
Some well executed shots there David. I note that your exposures seem pretty good, maintaining the colour of the shirts and avoiding shadowy faces. Perhaps you chose your locations well to achieve? Perhaps in evening light there is less contrast? I will be posting my own attempts at this genre...
Posted by pgweber on 28/05/2014 - 23:14
