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Jan 15, 2006 07:32 |  #1

Being fairly new to digital photography,this is one of the first Macro shots I managed to take with the Canon S2 1S. I realise it's not up to the standard that some of the posts are on this forum, but critique and comments would be most welcome


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Jan 15, 2006 10:05 |  #2

You nailed the blurring of the background but the position the bee is in does not do anything for me. A little more sharper focus on the subject and your in there. I like the colors. I would love to see more....


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Jan 15, 2006 11:03 |  #3

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... I realise it's not up to the standard that some of the posts are on this forum, but critique and comments would be most welcome

You've started out well. Nice focus and depth of field. But don't put your own work down... very few people start off with the perfect results. Just try to improve with every shot you take.


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Jan 15, 2006 11:14 |  #4

Thanks to you both for the comments. don't know if it is ok to post a web address, but you can see more examples of my work at www.meltonrossnewbarne​tby.co.uk (external link) Have had the S2 1S for around six months. 90% of the photos on here are taken with the S2


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Jan 15, 2006 11:17 |  #5

Great website. I'll be looking at that one for a while. You have an excellent eye for photography.


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Jan 16, 2006 17:56 |  #6

I think that you have a expellant picture. I like the color saturation, the depth, and sharpness in this picture. I also took a very similar shot and thought you might enjoy seeing my picture for a comparison.

Thanks for sharing I realy enjoy seeing you shot.


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Jan 17, 2006 11:37 |  #7

Couple quick tweaks (bit of saturation and sharpness). Lots of jpeg artifacts here, but it gives you an idea of how you might polish up the original:

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Jan 17, 2006 13:47 |  #8

Thanks for the examples and comments everyone. Only been a member for about one week and by looking and reading other posts have learnt more than a manual has taught me in six months. Very friendly bunch on here as well
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Jan 17, 2006 15:02 |  #9

nice shot COULD BE the BEE i took on my s2is lol your not far from New Waltham.
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Jan 17, 2006 15:43 |  #10

About 12 miles as the crow flies


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Jan 17, 2006 16:30 |  #11

Woldsman wrote:
I realise it's not up to the standard that some of the posts are on this forum, but critique and comments would be most welcome

I wouldnt be too hard on yourself, although you are possibly the wrong side of the bee, your shot shows good timing. I still havent managed to get one non blurry bee shot!


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Mar 06, 2006 03:07 |  #12

i am heading off to richmond, nth england soon, and your website gave me heaps of ideas, and so nice to know that the s2 can take wonderful photos.


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