A First by KiwiMiss

Photography • Macro • posted on Jan 16, 2008

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OK, I’ve been putting this off but the time has come to upload some of my pics taken with the new camera (well not quite so new now … got it earlier last year, lol) but haven’t had as much time to practice as I would have liked. I’ve never used a SLR before so this is all new. I’d therefore REALLY appreciate your honest feedback/critique on anything that could be improved in relation to technique/settings or postwork etc. I won’t take offense at anything you say so fire away! It’s the only way I’ll improve :D Waiting for it, lol! Noeline :) Info: Canon 30D 100mm EF 2.8 ISO 100 1/800 sec, F2.8 Hand Held, Manual Focus

Comments (16)

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artaddict2

3:41AM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Well I haven't an SLR and never used one, but this is a stunning macro ! I'm sure we are going to see a lot more from your new toy.

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ledwolorz

3:42AM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Super shot.

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TwoPynts

7:54AM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Congrats on the new 30D. Nothing to critique here, you did a great job!

MrsLubner

10:43AM | Wed, 16 January 2008

wonderful macro. And amazingly they will improve with practice although it seems nothing could top this one.

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Fred255

11:01AM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Excellent well done! I got a used 10D still learning to use it.

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deweygg

11:27AM | Wed, 16 January 2008

I really like your photo. The only little thing I would suggest is not to blur so much, but it is minor. Congratulations!

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SSoffia

12:29PM | Wed, 16 January 2008

LOL !!!! EXCELLENT CAPTURE , COLORS & BEAUTIFUL !!!!!

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witch_1612

3:22PM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Superb Macro!!!!

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GiMi53

3:31PM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Excellent first macro, Noeline ! (Have you tried a square format, cropping the green area on the right ?) I love this image...

frankie96

4:47PM | Wed, 16 January 2008

New cameras are fun...looks like it turned out just the way you wanted it to..

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LouLouBell

5:13PM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Fab first attempt.The settings you have used allow for a short depth of field (ie: not much in focus) and these settings are ideal for perople,etc but not great for macro subjects (unless that is what you intended). I am also a canon user and do alot of macros (happy to discuss more by email if u like). For macros, if you want more detail (ie: more in focus) you will need to use "manual mode" with a tripod, at a much higher f stop (say f16) and a much longer exposure (maybe 1 second or more depending on the lighting), and iso 200 for dark conditions (in shadows). They say overcast daylight is the best for bugs as you waont get sun spot reflectsions (white outs). When taking a test shop, chjeck it using your histogram on the camera to see if its too dark (to the left) or too bright to the right and then increase (if too dark) or decrease (if too bright) the exposeure time accoprdingly. If hand held try 1/100 sec, iso 200 and say f10 in good daylight conditions, its just testing by trial and error really. Hope that helps Love to see more of the results!! cheers Louise

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amlondono

6:47PM | Wed, 16 January 2008

Great Macro ,love it ! Ana

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npauling

5:59PM | Thu, 17 January 2008

A lovely little macro and I love that eye. I have never used one of those macro cameras so I'm afraid I can't help either. You will enjoy practicing.

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mps

10:46AM | Sun, 20 January 2008

I agree a bit more in focus would be nice but I know from my own experience depending on your camera, lens and such you might not be able to get more depth of field. Otherwise you did get a very nice shot.

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