Reverse lens macro shots...

[Salma]

I'm so happy, I was really stressing about not getting the DoF right thankfully it's an improvement from before.

I'd appreciate your honest opinions and how you think I can improve using just my reverse lens until I purchase a macro.

Thankyou guys.
1
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/9flickr.jpg
2
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/8flickr.jpg
3
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/7flickr.jpg
4
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/6flickr.jpg
5
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/5flickr.jpg
6
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/4flickr.jpg
7
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/3flickr.jpg
8
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/2flickr.jpg

[Salma]

9
http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww119/GFX-Kuri/1flickr.jpg

[earlyone]

You will be dynamite when you get a macro lens.

[Salma]

You will be dynamite when you get a macro lens.
Oh wow :o I love macro, when I buy a dedicated lens i'll be the happiest woman alive hehe.

Sorry for bombarding the thread with photos guys.

[drigo]

Sorry for bombarding the thread with photos guys.
why? bombard away...your shots are great...can't wait to see more especially when you get your macro lens..

[Salma]

why? bombard away...your shots are great...can't wait to see more especially when you get your macro lens..
Aww thankyou I am quite pleased with them this time around although they aren't near perfect they're better than the OOF ones I previously had!

[kasanay]

Very nice!
I really like #1.

[Salma]

Thankyou Kasanay :)

[alliec]

Excellent, number 2 and 8 are the standouts for me.

[Salma]

Thanks alliec that means alot coming from someone with fantastic work like yours:D

[LordV]

Wonderful series - only C&C would be that in some of these you still have the main subject a bit central in the image
Brian v.

[luvsadog2]

Nashilee, I thought your glitter drops were an interesting idea, but this series is really something special! Great work.. go get that macro lens and have a blast! Can't wait to see what else you come up with! Carla

[DreDaze]

what did you use for the drops on the peacock feather?...i tried that with water, and it wouldn't stay formed on the feather like you've managed to do...

nice shots

[Salma]

Wonderful series - only C&C would be that in some of these you still have the main subject a bit central in the image
Brian v.
Thanks Brian, you're a huuuge inspiration you know.

Do you think the subject would look better in a corner or sides? I wasn't really too sure :o
Nashilee, I thought your glitter drops were an interesting idea, but this series is really something special! Great work.. go get that macro lens and have a blast! Can't wait to see what else you come up with! Carla
Thanks so much carla, now that i've learnt how to take clear drop shots I will try to take better glitter drop photos and post them we'll see how they turn out :)
what did you use for the drops on the peacock feather?...i tried that with water, and it wouldn't stay formed on the feather like you've managed to do...

nice shots
I used drops of water, you need to try it near the center of the peacock feather eye!

Thankyou so much :)

[LordV]

Nashilee - up to you but the rule of thirds works well for shots like this

[Salma]

Nashilee - up to you but the rule of thirds works well for shots like this
But am I right to understand that you think the subject right in the center doesn't look good?

[LordV]

But am I right to understand that you think the subject right in the center doesn't look good?

In general no - depends on the subject and the rest of the picture though. Look up the "rule of thirds" on google - you'll get the idea. BTW - it's not just me- it's something that has been used by artists etc through the centuries to construct pleasing compositions.
Brian v.

[Salma]

In general no - depends on the subject and the rest of the picture though. Look up the "rule of thirds" on google - you'll get the idea. BTW - it's not just me- it's something that has been used by artists etc through the centuries to construct pleasing compositions.
Brian v.
Ah ok now I understand thanks I will work on it with the next set of shots. :)

[beano]

In general no - depends on the subject and the rest of the picture though. Look up the "rule of thirds" on google - you'll get the idea. BTW - it's not just me- it's something that has been used by artists etc through the centuries to construct pleasing compositions.
Brian v.

Yup, and it transfers through to graphic design too, as it's based on how your brain reads images etc. It's what is subconciously pleasing to the eye.

Not sure why i felt the need to say that, but you've gotta follow your instincts right? :p

[DreDaze]

I used drops of water, you need to try it near the center of the peacock feather eye!

Thankyou so much :)

thanks, i'll have to give it another shot then...originally i was thinking of spraying the feather with some anti-water spray type of thing...but i'll try close to the center first

[Salma]

That would be a good idea also because the drops will be smaller and wont sink. Try that I will too ;)

[Proacura]

Great shots... # 2 and # 8 are aewsome!

[Salma]

Thanks :)

[gpswiz]

Nice work. How does reverse photography work?

[gary88]

Very nice!

[Salma]

Nice work. How does reverse photography work?
HI you just detach your lens and use it back to front :)
Very nice!
Thanks :D

[beano]

Salma, are you still hand-holding your lens, or did you get an adapter?

[Salma]

I got the reverse ring quite a while back :)

[beano]

Did you manage to get one from the UK, or did you have to order it from America!?! I've been having a bit of trouble sourcing one... :(

[Salma]

I ordered mine from Ebay they sent it from China...

Pretty good service.. :)

[beano]

I ordered mine from Ebay they sent it from China...

Pretty good service.. :)

Dunno why i didn't think of ebay!?!?! I found one on Amazon in the States for $10, no idea on shipping though... I'll check ebay, cheers. ;)

[Salma]

Only £8 on ebay some have free postage just check their feedback and let me know once you've ordered it ;)