Taken just the other day, I know it's nothing to write home about but I was intent this weekend on practising my macro technique. I'm quite happy with this result but please any comments are more than welcome.
Sorry should have also made my intentions clear - you know how we have these shots to give an idea of the subject being stalked, well although it's just a butterfly I wanted to try and give that impression.
It doesn't quite work for me if I'm honest for a couple of reasons. Firstly I find there's just a bit too much flower showing and because it's such a bold and dominant colour it tends to take the focus away from the main, and most important subject of the image,the butterfly.
Secondly the positioning of the butterfly isn't ideal as it's facing away from the camera which tends to focus a bit too much attention on the butterfly's wing instead of it's face/eye.
A worthy attempt though, but one that's not quite there, at least IMHO.
Hi Drew,
very nice macro shot. I like the colors.
I would set the butterfly a bit lower to see more of the animal.
About one third/two third you know. And watch that the
wings of the butterfly are paralelled to the camera sensor.
Have fun,
Bertl
Posted by Major Gilbert on August 11, 2008 at 5:11 PM
It isnt easy Drew and anyway I am no expert at macro work.
Like anything else though if you dont first suceed then try try again.
Major.
Posted by Barry Southon on August 12, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Drew
You have at least made an attempt and the great thing is members on the forum steer you in the right direction which is a big bonus and makes the forum unique.
We see plenty of superb shots which are fantastic, but to attain those standards I for one need the practice and critique /advice to progress.
Barry
Kansas / Eastbourne
Posted by Magnus Hird on August 12, 2008 at 1:18 PM
I see where you are coming from about sneaking up from behind and below the flower, but without your explanation I'm not sure I would have.
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5 repliesSorry should have also made my intentions clear - you know how we have these shots to give an idea of the subject being stalked, well although it's just a butterfly I wanted to try and give that impression.
D300
Sigma 180mm
1/250th @ F5.6
Drew
Secondly the positioning of the butterfly isn't ideal as it's facing away from the camera which tends to focus a bit too much attention on the butterfly's wing instead of it's face/eye.
A worthy attempt though, but one that's not quite there, at least IMHO.
very nice macro shot. I like the colors.
I would set the butterfly a bit lower to see more of the animal.
About one third/two third you know. And watch that the
wings of the butterfly are paralelled to the camera sensor.
Have fun,
Bertl
Like anything else though if you dont first suceed then try try again.
Major.
You have at least made an attempt and the great thing is members on the forum steer you in the right direction which is a big bonus and makes the forum unique.
We see plenty of superb shots which are fantastic, but to attain those standards I for one need the practice and critique /advice to progress.
Barry
Kansas / Eastbourne