Just testing to see if I can get this right. If you can see the pic, I used the standard lens, got down on hands and knees and hoped and prayed it would be ok! lol! Camera was set to auto as I was just testing it.
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Thirdly my opinion is that this shot would be better if the butterfly was facing towards the camera. Generally photo's have more impact if the subject is facing towards the viewer (although this rule can be broken of course) but I think it applies in this case. With macro photography depth of field is very shallow so always try to ensure you focus on the key part of the image (often this will be the eyes or the head) before pressing the shutter.
I can see your picture. Nice markings on the Comma's upper wings. It gets its name from the comma like marking on the undersurface of the smaller wings. Don't forget rules are
made to be broken. If the shot works, great, if it doesn't, try again. Repetative perfection
can be boring!!
You have done very well here, like David says rules are made to be broken, I woild have liked the head and antenae sharp, they are after all the important parts as in any portrait image.
It is a fine start with your new camera, as you get used to it I am sure that things will only get better, trying to think about more than one thing at a time is very hard (well it is for me these days )
Thanks for the replies. I did want to get the front view as opposed to rear but to do that would have meant walking around the butterfly and my shadow would have disturbed it which is why I settled for the rear view on this occasion. I was hoping it would turn around for me but no such luck, stayed for a few shots and then fluttered off! lol!
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Opinions would be most welcome.
Alison
Firstly welcome to the forum
Secondly I can see your post
Thirdly my opinion is that this shot would be better if the butterfly was facing towards the camera. Generally photo's have more impact if the subject is facing towards the viewer (although this rule can be broken of course) but I think it applies in this case. With macro photography depth of field is very shallow so always try to ensure you focus on the key part of the image (often this will be the eyes or the head) before pressing the shutter.
cheers
Sean
We can see your picture. As Sean said, it's best either facing the camera or as an overhead view for these shots. The Butterfly is a Comma.
Rob
made to be broken. If the shot works, great, if it doesn't, try again. Repetative perfection
can be boring!!
You have done very well here, like David says rules are made to be broken, I woild have liked the head and antenae sharp, they are after all the important parts as in any portrait image.
It is a fine start with your new camera, as you get used to it I am sure that things will only get better, trying to think about more than one thing at a time is very hard (well it is for me these days
Really looking forward to seeing more...
Alison