Presidential Portrait Series (first Macro Post)

[R.M.Desinz]

http://st10.startlogic.com/%7Eimportde/personal/experiments/web.jpg

All shots were taken with a 70-200 f/4.0L and a reversed Nifty Fifty. No cropping done, just resized.

C&C please! This was my first time experimenting with macro.

[lakerguy5]

I really enjoyed these shots very creative set. Well done.

[LordV]

Great sequence :)
Can't help thinking though it would be more effective just as a tryptch using the 3 middle shots.
Brian V.

[ispid]

Or just the three leftmost shots. I agree, fewer images help the voice of that delicious detail. Some serious power coming out of Abraham. Really great work!

[fx_weiss]

Hmm, nice shots but can i suggest that you dim the light a little. I don't think Lincoln needs any adjustment, as the golden light complements well.

Have you ever read "Advanced Lighting Techniques for Mineral (Macro) Photography"?? Its a bit old, but good nonetheless. Shows the importance of gentle lighting to bring out the essence of your subject. (you can get it as a torrent - shh)

Pics are still nice tho!