FLOWERS

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FLOWER - INPUT PLEASE - THIS WAS I BELIEVE SHOT IN MANUAL FROM MY 40D WITH KIT 28-135 LENS

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no one yet - need advice here please.

[chauncey]

When I look at a flower, I want the whole thing in focus and nothing else in the image.
Use a piece of poster board behind it and a spray bottle for water droplets.

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good idea - thank you for the response and the tip.

[Flo]

I am actually the opposite when it comes to water blooms.sometimes the leaves(pads) are just as interesting...but this crop is too tight, the tips of the lily are missing..color is lovely.

[midnitejam]

I add the rain drops in photoshop when I shoot spur-of-the-moment shots of flowers.

I think flower shots, in general, are nice. I especially like your shot.

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I add the rain drops in photoshop when I shoot spur-of-the-moment shots of flowers.

I think flower shots, in general, are nice. I especially like your shot.

thank you - i understand different opinions and respect them all - its all up to the eye of the shooter and what they were trying to express - for me it was all about the color - heres another to critique and see what you think. im not really well equipped to shoot macro with what i have to work with but instead of buying lots of lenses im trying to maximize what i can get out of the best lense i have which is the canon 28-135 is that came in the kit.

[Flo]

Scout, maybe try shooting at the flowers height instead of straight on...I have had better luck with this direction..most often you will see close ups of the center of the lily cropped and full frame which is also very beautiful..

Not to hijack..just a different perspective? Mine from a few years ago...taken with the Canon PSA80...technically they are hot.but its the composition I am showing.lol.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/emmaloudawg/cgtwo.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/emmaloudawg/inside.jpg

[midnitejam]

thank you - i understand different opinions and respect them all - its all up to the eye of the shooter and what they were trying to express - for me it was all about the color - heres another to critique and see what you think. im not really well equipped to shoot macro with what i have to work with but instead of buying lots of lenses im trying to maximize what i can get out of the best lense i have which is the canon 28-135 is that came in the kit.
With flower shots, it is always about the color with me, but I also like detail, etc.

Your second flower shot pleases me even more than the first. The white flower is definitely a wall-hanger.

Addressing your lens delima........I have always shot my digital cams with the kit lens until last week when I obtained a 70-200 f/4 "L". I'm lucky to have two bodies (like I did in my film days) because I can use both lenses to cover a much bigger variety of shots.

I compensate my inability to find a specific all-purpose lens by carrying a rebel d300/18-55 kit lens around my neck while my 20D/70-200 is attached to my wrist via a wrist strap. I'm not into changing lenses. I have a phobia for risking dust, pollan, etc getting inside my cameras. And besides I just plain do not like juggling lenses and cleaning sensors so I shoot with two cameras.

Not long ago a friend told me (at my disbelief) that it was just a matter of time until I would add "L"-glass to my bag. I dismissed the conversation because I'm a little more than just familiar with PhotoShop and knew my PS skills would compensate for what my kit lens lacked. He was right--I was wrong!:cool:

Shoot RAW with "L" Glass and you will rarely need PhotoShop.

[Flo]

I have seen P&S put out a fabulous photo.no need for L;) Its all about taking the time to "see" what you are photographing..all the glass in the world will not make you a better photographer, but your habits and knowledge will.

My experience anyway.which is always new.every day..

[midnitejam]

I have seen P&S put out a fabulous photo.no need for L;) Its all about taking the time to "see" what you are photographing..all the glass in the world will not make you a better photographer, but your habits and knowledge will.

My experience anyway.which is always new.every day..

You and I are definitely in agreement. Superior tools don't necessarily achieve superior results.

I have an olympia P&S 80-80 WZ (8 mpxl) that will absolutely time after time kick ass when compared side-by-side to my 18-55 kit lenses on d300 rebel and my 20d. That said, I have a lot of respect for P&S equipment.

[Flo]

You and I are definitely in agreement. Superior tools don't necessarily achieve superior results.

I have an olympia P&S 80-80 WZ (8 mpxl) that will absolutely time after time kick ass when compared side-by-side to my 18-55 kit lenses on d300 rebel and my 20d. That said, I have a lot of respect for P&S equipment.
Funny how we aim to get better and better equipment when what we have is probably more than we will ever need ..lol...

[BluewookieJim]

The second one is excellent.

The first on I would've framed and cropped slightly looser. I'm kind of intrigued by the water/pads, but more importantly the tiny bit of petal clipping is somewhat distracting to me.

But above all else, your colors are fantastic.

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The second one is excellent.

The first on I would've framed and cropped slightly looser. I'm kind of intrigued by the water/pads, but more importantly the tiny bit of petal clipping is somewhat distracting to me.

But above all else, your colors are fantastic.


thank you all for your comments - photography has been a passion since the 5th grade (now 36 years old) but i have only in the past 3-4 years started to really try to see what i am capable of. i look forward to a lifelong hobby with lots of enjoyment that can be shared with others.

[BluewookieJim]

Just keep working at it.

If it makes you feel any better, I just started getting serious about this hobby this February (2008) at 35 years old.