Ok, this is hard following Bills last post, but someone has to do it.
I wasn't sure what to call this because I can't remember what it is. I'm sure I was told by Dale and John more than once, but hey I'm getting old what can I say.
Taken on our Saturday evening visit to Smith Creek. I really became intrigued with the variety of wildflowers and by the knowledge everyone had about them. I don't own a macro lens (yet ) so I was trying to shot everything with my 17-40 and get as close as a could. Some like this one turn out ok, but nothing was really sharp like the shots taken with a macro.
I will probably keep shooting with my Canon Xti for awhile, If anyone has an opinion on which macro lens may be the best for this camera, or a specific length of macro lens that seems to work real well for them, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
I took much away from last weekend, friendship being the biggest. I also took away a new excitement for the beauty that surrounds us all, like a single small wildflower in the middle of the wilderness.
Doesn't really get much better than that.
I really like the anemone as a subject due to the pinkish buds and the interesting white flowers. But even the slightest breeze will get them to move. Very nice job with this, especially considering the lens. I have never attempted a closeup with my 17-40. I am going to have to give that a try. I have Sigmas 150 macro and am very pleased with it.
I guess I am going to be in your neighborhood Saturday. The Independence Bulldogs play the Topeka Savage at Big Shunga Park at 4pm. This is around Sw 27th and Burlingame somewhere. I hope these storms are over.
This is really a great shot, Brad. These are some beautiful little flowers - so delicate. You might consider a square crop here, eliminating some of the bottom and a little at the top. Very nice, Brad.
Excellent composition Brad. I think your lens did fine. I like the way the buds frame the flower. I see how cropping the top and bottom would enhance an already great shot.
Nice job of making use of your gear. Who needs a stinkin' macro lens? Having worked in a camera store for years (sorry, I don't any more, so no hookups), I have always been impressed with the Sigma 105mm macro, and it's quite a bit cheaper than the Canon. The Tamron 90mm is a great choice, too.
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8 repliesI wasn't sure what to call this because I can't remember what it is. I'm sure I was told by Dale and John more than once, but hey I'm getting old what can I say.
Taken on our Saturday evening visit to Smith Creek. I really became intrigued with the variety of wildflowers and by the knowledge everyone had about them. I don't own a macro lens (yet
I will probably keep shooting with my Canon Xti for awhile, If anyone has an opinion on which macro lens may be the best for this camera, or a specific length of macro lens that seems to work real well for them, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
I took much away from last weekend, friendship being the biggest. I also took away a new excitement for the beauty that surrounds us all, like a single small wildflower in the middle of the wilderness.
Doesn't really get much better than that.
Brad
I guess I am going to be in your neighborhood Saturday. The Independence Bulldogs play the Topeka Savage at Big Shunga Park at 4pm. This is around Sw 27th and Burlingame somewhere. I hope these storms are over.