Taken Monday morning at Ernie Miller Park in Olathe, KS. I will be part of a volunteer group helping to sow native prairie plants on saturday to help give back a little to the park. The park's wealth of flora has allowed me to add numerous new species to my photo portfolio this year.
Canon 10D, 300 mm + 500D macro filter, 21 mm ext., ISO 200, 0.3 sec @ f/16, selective sharpen
Hey Wayne, don't you have a macro lens? I bet you could do wonders with a 180mm macro (as if the above isn't already) - seems like you could put it to good use...
Yes I do have the Canon 100 mm macro Tim, and I love it. But what I find with this combo is that I can get better b/g control and work more efficiently because of the zoom capabilities of the 75-300. Overall I've been very pleased with the sharpness I get with this combo.
Most of my recent flora work has been shot before going to work so I'm a little pressed for time. That is another reason I sometimes opt for this setup. If I was strapping these to a 1Ds Mark II that might be another story!
I love the zoom for macro work too - the special 70-180 being one of the main reasons I switched to Nikon. I've got one of the 500Ds, but I find it way too restrictive for really good macro work - guess I am just spoiled now, although the 180 canon macro I had was a dream to use and supurb image quality...
Tim, the next time I'm down your way we'll have to spend some time working on that together. I would love to be exposed to some of your expertise in this area.
I really enjoy macro/closeup work because it gives me more opportunities and variety. Let's face it, Kansas has it's Flint Hills beauty, but there aren't any Twin Falls around to be had.
Very interesting flowers, Wayne, with great detail just where it's required. Nice job! That 180mm macro is on my list, too - seems like a versital lens with many uses.
When I was shopping for my macro lens, Tim E.advised me to go with the 100mm macro. I think that was because it was a better match for the 10D's 1.6 magnification factor. Anyway I do love the 100mm and use it when the shooting situation dictates or I have ample time to compose. It is very sharp!
Very nice picture Wayne. You have me off to search for Ernie Miller park. I think I need to make a trip out there. I love pictures like this where you capture the flower in 2 different states. Before getting interested in flower macros I never thought about what the flower looks like as it opens.
Dale, Ernie Miller Park is easy to find. It is located right in northwestern Olathe, KS and can best be accessed by taking I-70 west, exit at 7 Hiway (Bonner Springs exit), then go left on 7 Hiway (south) for about 15 miles. There is a very prominent sign for the park 2 miles before reaching the entrance. Turn right at the stop light and into the park.
It isn't a large park but there is a wide variety of photo opportunities right now. Later in the summer it would be much less photogenic. Hope that helps! I'll be there bright and early tomorrow.
Thanks Wayne. I would love to meet up with you sometime and take a few pictures. Tomorrow i am heading down to the lake of the Ozarks to see what I can find down there. I will probably check out Miller park one day next week.
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10 repliesCanon 10D, 300 mm + 500D macro filter, 21 mm ext., ISO 200, 0.3 sec @ f/16, selective sharpen
Most of my recent flora work has been shot before going to work so I'm a little pressed for time. That is another reason I sometimes opt for this setup. If I was strapping these to a 1Ds Mark II that might be another story!
I really enjoy macro/closeup work because it gives me more opportunities and variety. Let's face it, Kansas has it's Flint Hills beauty, but there aren't any Twin Falls around to be had.
It isn't a large park but there is a wide variety of photo opportunities right now. Later in the summer it would be much less photogenic. Hope that helps! I'll be there bright and early tomorrow.