Trying out the macro lens. (3 images 360K)

Got a thin skin? Then look elsewhere. Post a link to an image that you've made, and invite others to offer their critiques. Honesty is encouraged, but please be positive in your constructive criticism. Flaming and just plain nastiness will not be tolerated. Please note that this is not an area for you to showcase your images, nor is this a place for you to show-off where you have been. This is an area for you to post images so that you may share with us a technique that you have mastered, or are trying to master. Typically, no more than about four images should be posted in any one post or thread, and the maximum size of any side of any image should not exceed 950 px.

Moderators: Greg B, Nnnnsic, Geoff, Glen, gstark, Moderators

Forum rules
Please note that image critiquing is a matter of give and take: if you post images for critique, and you then expect to receive criticism, then it is also reasonable, fair and appropriate that, in return, you post your critique of the images of other members here as a matter of courtesy. So please do offer your critique of the images of others; your opinion is important, and will help everyone here enjoy their visit to far greater extent.

Also please note that, unless you state something to the contrary, other members might attempt to repost your image with their own post processing applied. We see this as an acceptable form of critique, but should you prefer that others not modify your work, this is perfectly ok, and you should state this, either within your post, or within your signature.

Images posted here should conform with the general forum guidelines. Image sizes should not exceed 950 pixels along the largest side (height or width) and typically no more than four images per post or thread.

Please also ensure that you have a meaningful location included in your profile. Please refer to the FAQ for details of what "meaningful" is.

Trying out the macro lens. (3 images 360K)

Postby BullcreekBob on Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:18 pm

I've got a cheapie macro (Sigma 70-300mmD) but I'm sort of having fun playing it.

What I've learnt so far is

1) Use a tripod
2) Spend more than $30 on the next tripod
3) The framing is different between the viewfinder and the final shot

Anyway, I'd be pleased to hear someone say something nice .......
Image
Image
Image
User avatar
BullcreekBob
Member
 
Posts: 444
Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 1:57 pm
Location: Manning - an inner southern suburb of Perth, WA

Postby E1Shane on Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:27 pm

I like the comps on the second 2, but there all look a bit OOF and with the 300mm at f5.6 you got very little DOF, so maybe try stopping down a bit to f16 the get more DOF.
Cheers
Shane
Olympus E1
User avatar
E1Shane
Member
 
Posts: 73
Joined: Tue Oct 18, 2005 7:27 pm
Location: Melbourne

Postby mudder on Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:34 pm

G'day Bob,
Macro stuff is really fascinating huh. Once you see the intricate details of tiny critters and flower construction, you look at those things differently.
Aka Andrew
User avatar
mudder
Senior Member
 
Posts: 3020
Joined: Fri Oct 29, 2004 5:58 pm
Location: Melbourne - Burwood East

Postby NeoN on Thu Oct 20, 2005 8:38 pm

How about it's VERY NICE :D
But really BOB it's nice photos ... I like the second one , very vibrant colors.Good job.

NeoN
User avatar
NeoN
Member
 
Posts: 160
Joined: Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:18 pm
Location: Paphos - Cyprus


Return to Image Reviews and Critiques