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EdV
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 11:42
Not sure if this is the right place or if I'd be better off over in the Nature forum.

It's been a lousy weekend and I haven't been able to get out and shoot at all. So this morning while at the grocery store I decided to be a good husband and buy my wife some flowers. ;)

So anyway once I got them home I figured what the heck, I might as well photograph them while I had the chance. :D

All images made with my Rebel XT and Sigma 70mm f/2.8 Macro with the Canon 430 EX Flash and Sto-Fen Diffuser tripod-mounted.

Please let me know what you think. I am new to this close-up/macro photography.

1/20 sec at f/8; ISO 400; EC=0; FEC -1
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/EdV_02/0802__042.jpg

1/2 sec at f/22; ISO 400; EC=0; FEC -1
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/EdV_02/0802__045.jpg

1/3 sec at f/22; ISO 400; EC=0; FEC -1
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/EdV_02/0802__044.jpg

1/25 sec at f/8; ISO 400; EC -1; FEC -1
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/EdV_02/0802__043.jpg

1/6 sec at f/22; ISO 400; EC -1; FEC -1
http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/EdV_02/0802__041.jpg
Courierman
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 12:08
nice set, I was looking for someone to post shots with the 70mm sigma
LindaB
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 12:28
Really fabulous shots = especially #1 and #2, they are really beautiful shots. Love the composition of #1.

Linda
bandit 1
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 12:43
Hiya EdV,

Beautiful series of shots, #2 & #3 are my favorites
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Cheers for now
Mark
EdV
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 14:31
nice set, I was looking for someone to post shots with the 70mm sigma

Thanks for the feedback. I think I overthought my lens purchase decision but I am very happy with the Sigma 70mm lens. I can't wait to get out and shoot some wildflowers once there are wildflowers to shoot!

Really fabulous shots = especially #1 and #2, they are really beautiful shots. Love the composition of #1.

Linda

Thanks you Linda. I appreciate the feedback and was generally pleased with the way this series turned out.

Hiya EdV,

Beautiful series of shots, #2 & #3 are my favorites
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Cheers for now
Mark

Glad to hear that you like the series. Like I said, I'm kinda new to think so its nice to hear that I am on the right track.
Glenn NK
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 16:13
Really fabulous shots = especially #1 and #2, they are really beautiful shots. Love the composition of #1.

Linda

Yes.
Bill Pham
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 16:16
like 1 and 2 the most. keep up the good work.

Bill
EdV
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 19:56
Appreciate the feedback Glenn and Bill. Glad you both like the images. I thought they turned out well but it is always good to hear others opinions.
Mike4BekA
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 20:41
Wonderful shots! congrats on your new lens! love the colors and sharpness here
fotoguese
10th of February 2008 (Sun), 22:51
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/9306/purpleflowerpk9.jpg

I don't know what flower that is.
chomish
11th of February 2008 (Mon), 03:37
Very nice shots. Cant wait till my macro arrives in the mail.
Are u sure u really bought those flowers for your wife or cause u wanted to snap away?
J/K, great work.
EdV
11th of February 2008 (Mon), 05:27
Wonderful shots! congrats on your new lens! love the colors and sharpness here

Thanks Mike. I too am very happy with the Sigma 70mm. Very sharp. Can't wait to get out in the natural world with it. I love wildflowers so they should keep me busy from Spring through Fall. It will be a fun supplement to the birds that I normally am in search of.
EdV
11th of February 2008 (Mon), 05:28
Very nice shots. Cant wait till my macro arrives in the mail.
Are u sure u really bought those flowers for your wife or cause u wanted to snap away?
J/K, great work.

Thanks. Macro certainly does open up a new world for image-making.

RE: the flowers. I had to do something with them once I was doing with the image-making session! :lol:;):p
Matatazela
11th of February 2008 (Mon), 06:49
Very nice, fresh looking pics. VWD!
EdV
11th of February 2008 (Mon), 16:08
Very nice, fresh looking pics. VWD!

Thanks. Appreciate the Comment. Glad you liked the photos! :)
Christel_B
11th of February 2008 (Mon), 16:13
Man, I am hoping to get some nice flowers for V-Day or my birthday which is 5 days later! LOL I need some color to take pictures of!

Nice shots btw, I really like the first
EdV
11th of February 2008 (Mon), 19:27
Man, I am hoping to get some nice flowers for V-Day or my birthday which is 5 days later! LOL I need some color to take pictures of!

Nice shots btw, I really like the first

Thanks for the comments, Christel. Hope you get those flowers! ;)