Posted by Paul Watson on February 22, 2009 at 9:39 AM
Hi everyone, just dropping a line to say hello and am looking forward to learning a lot from fellow members. I have included my first image which i posted on the macro gallery. All c+c most welcome(but be gentle with me ) The difficulty i had with this image was trying to get the camera parallel with the butterfly before it took off, but i failed hence the top of the wing is out of focus.
Thanks for taking the time to read this and look at my photo.
D80
Tripod
ISO 100
f/10
1/160
Posted by John Robinson on February 22, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Hi paul. Its not that far out and it may sharpen a bit . !
F10 is quite a good aperture for DOF but you don't say what focal length lens you used.
You could even make it a bit smaller in the frame which might make it look a little sharper.
Welcome anyway and enjoy the forum.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Paul Watson on February 22, 2009 at 9:47 AM
Sorry didnt mention the lens, its a Sigma 150 2.8 macro.
Posted by Des Ong on February 22, 2009 at 10:07 AM
I think you've got it right - it's the angle that's causing the tip oof. But a very good attempt.
Posted by David Sewell on February 22, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Nits already covered - including by you! Welcome to the forum.
As you say, parallel to the wings is invariably the best viewpoint.
You know I think I would have at least looked at rotating/flipping the image so that the B’fly is facing to the right, but that’s just me.
An excellent shot, even with the softness in the wings. Very well seen and taken.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on February 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Welcome!
Lovely first post! Nits already mentioned, but I reckon it's nearly there! The background and composition is great.
Look forward to seeing more!
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on February 22, 2009 at 12:50 PM
Hi Paul,
very nice first post, I think you are on the right way.
welcome,
greetings
Bertl
Posted by Matt Cole on February 22, 2009 at 1:22 PM
Welcome to the forum Paul.
This is a very nice shot, maybe f22 might have pulled the wing tips into focus or failing that you have to get parallel to the wings. The image also looks like it would benefit from a bit more sharpening. But it's still a nice shot and it looks like quite a fresh specimen too.
Wecome to the forum and an attractive butterfly shot. Shame about the wing tip being a bit soft but a good excuse to go out butterfly hunting again this year.
Posted by eric weight on February 23, 2009 at 1:43 AM
Great bg. Although it will never bring Oof detail back, it may pay to give this some more sharpening at 720 pixels. I have just tried giving it 3 or 4 rounds of USM at: amount 30, radius 0.3 and threshold 0 and it makes a big difference IMO. Well worth a try. Eric
Posted by Philip Kirkham on February 23, 2009 at 4:56 AM
Welcome.... you have mentioned the main problem... its never easy to get parallel to your subject, might just allow more space below if possible...
Looking forward to more.
Posted by Magnus Hird on February 23, 2009 at 3:18 PM
A great opener Paul, my initial impression was that the wing was a bit worn rather than OOF - I'm no butterfly expert!! Other than that though I'd be very happy with this. Welcome
Discussion
13 repliesThanks for taking the time to read this and look at my photo.
D80
Tripod
ISO 100
f/10
1/160
F10 is quite a good aperture for DOF but you don't say what focal length lens you used.
You could even make it a bit smaller in the frame which might make it look a little sharper.
Welcome anyway and enjoy the forum.
Cheers
JohnR
David
You know I think I would have at least looked at rotating/flipping the image so that the B’fly is facing to the right, but that’s just me.
An excellent shot, even with the softness in the wings. Very well seen and taken.
Lovely first post! Nits already mentioned, but I reckon it's nearly there! The background and composition is great.
Look forward to seeing more!
very nice first post, I think you are on the right way.
welcome,
greetings
Bertl
This is a very nice shot, maybe f22 might have pulled the wing tips into focus or failing that you have to get parallel to the wings. The image also looks like it would benefit from a bit more sharpening. But it's still a nice shot and it looks like quite a fresh specimen too.
Matt
Wecome to the forum and an attractive butterfly shot. Shame about the wing tip being a bit soft but a good excuse to go out butterfly hunting again this year.
Phil
Looking forward to more.