My first photo post: Flower Macros for C&C plz
Saying that I tend to go overboard anyway.

As a fore instance, I prefer the first one like this .. but im sure others will like it slightly different.

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For macro shots a good solid tripod is the only way. Not a flimsy plastic one but as heavy a one as you can put up with. I use a Manfrotto 055 Classic, but there are others just as good.
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Love the composition of the daisy shot, if that's what it is, I'm talking about number 3. Shame the light isn't fully on hte flower, and the bug adds a really nice touch. Considdering this is hand-held it's remarkably sharp.
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if you are only going to view them on screen (small) then boosting the ISO is acceptable, otherwise you're stuck with 100 ISO for creamy backgrounds.
Boosting the iSO will enable more DOF.
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The daisies are a large wild variety that were growing in the hedges. I don't know whether it was the light, but they do appear more like sunflowers in the shot!
I am also experimenting with composition and cropping at the moment, something I didn't really think of before (see my entry for this week's comp) so your commments on the composition are very helpful too.
Thanks and keep 'em coming!
Fiona
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I love the soft muted tones some of these have got, 'punch' isn't suited to all subjects.
No. 1 - I would have been tempted to go for a more central composition, and perhaps cropped down to a square. So what if it looks like a coaster?

Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...



Perhaps a little more contrast might bring out the detailing a bit, but I do think Sockpuppet's gone overboard.
Dan
As I said, it's all a matter of taste ..

I prefer more impact, others will want it more subtle.
I have only been at this dslr lark for a couple of months myself.
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As I said, it's all a matter of taste ..

Absolutely!

Dan
K-3, a macro lens and a DA*300mm...



No. 1 - I would have been tempted to go for a more central composition, and perhaps cropped down to a square. So what if it looks like a coaster?

Dan
Funnily enough I did compose number 1 centrally and cropped it slightly off-centre. The original shot didn't look interesting to me, tried to crop it so it was in the corner but looked a little too much like a placemat or an advert missing text. I guess composition is all down to trial and error. I have a background in graphic design so always try to compose or crop differently to the norm. Not always a good idea, I know.
Fiona
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Benbo tripod
I have one of these, and as stated it has a unique construction that means that the legs can be used in water.
Now if someone were to offer training on refolding the thing so it fits back in the bag, that would be a major benefit....I've wrestled with the Benbo for many happy hours and finally, yes, finally I think I've tamed it.
Good luck!

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All taken handheld with my tamron 90mm, manual focus and low light!
I definitely need to get me a tripod!
Well, here they are, C&C welcome (good and bad otherwise I'll never learn!)
Thanks in advance
Fiona
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