First time post - Close up pics

[markb808]

I recently got into photography earlier this year. Any comments or critiques are very much welcome.

http://www2.hawaii.edu/~mbaldona/plumeria.jpg
EXIF Data:
Model: Canon Powershot G3
Exposure PRGM: Aperture Priority
Shutter Speed: 1/1250 sec
Aperture Value: f/2.5
ISO Speed: 50
Focal Length: 17.6 mm

http://www2.hawaii.edu/~mbaldona/lilly_02.jpg
EXIF Data:
Model: Canon Powershot G3
Exposure PRGM: n/a
Shutter Speed: 1/800 sec
Aperture Value: f/3.0
ISO Speed: n/a
Focal Length: 28.8 mm

[Rob Beltman]

A first time post...but definitely not a first time you tried your hand at macro photography. Careful framing and great use of depth of field, if you ask me.

One thing slightly bothering in the first picture; the three 'buttons' (is that how you call it? I'm not sure) entering the frame in the lower right corner. The image could do without.

Number two is a brilliant pic. Love the way the flower spreads across the frame. Nice depth of field too! Great job.

Rob

[shniks]

Both are stunning. I don't normally like flower pictures that much either, but these two are unique and beautiful.

[markb808]

Thanks for the comments and critique! I really appreciate it.

A first time post...but definitely not a first time you tried your hand at macro photography. Careful framing and great use of depth of field, if you ask me.

One thing slightly bothering in the first picture; the three 'buttons' (is that how you call it? I'm not sure) entering the frame in the lower right corner. The image could do without.

Number two is a brilliant pic. Love the way the flower spreads across the frame. Nice depth of field too! Great job.

Rob

Thanks for the comment. You know what I didn't even notice the three 'buttons' (I'm not even sure what those things are called either) in the first pic. I'll keep that in mind next time.

[ryuwulf]

the top is great.

The bottom one is also good ,but it could be a little sharper.
Either way these are very good pics.

bravo!!!