ACMESkydiver 0 #26 May 30, 2007 It might be kinda neat if someone would explain to all of the people in DZ.com land that do not know what the definition of a 'macro' is. By inference we they would prolly get that it's a close up detail faded background, but... Perhaps there are some poor shmucks that thought a 'macro' was a set of computer instructions... ...and further it would be swell if we could get that definition read at about a 6th grade level so that the not-so-smart-as-Sir-Gallahan's among us could keep up. It would be a nice gesture for those poor pathetic simpletons. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #27 May 30, 2007 Quote It might be kinda neat if someone would explain to all of the people in DZ.com land that do not know what the definition of a 'macro' is. By inference we they would prolly get that it's a close up detail faded background, but... Perhaps there are some poor shmucks that thought a 'macro' was a set of computer instructions... ...and further it would be swell if we could get that definition read at about a 6th grade level so that the not-so-smart-as-Sir-Gallahan's among us could keep up. It would be a nice gesture for those poor pathetic simpletons. Try here http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/9019845/ and here http://www.photo.net/learn/macro/You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #28 May 30, 2007 QuoteTry here http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/9019845/ and here http://www.photo.net/learn/macro/Thanks Squeak... I was going to try and explain it but that is a much better approach.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #29 May 30, 2007 Thanky. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #30 May 30, 2007 Quote Quote Try here http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/9019845/ and here http://www.photo.net/learn/macro/ Thanks Squeak... I was going to try and explain it but that is a much better approach. I make it a point, wherever possible use someone elses wheel that plus i really hate typingYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #31 May 30, 2007 OK, I uploaded this picture to my website so I could use it on my desktop at work... and frankly I'm glad I did... http://www.scottgunshell.com/pics/red-flowers03.jpg Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris12 0 #32 May 30, 2007 Nice Pictures! I love close ups of flowers. I tried myself; hope you don't mind if I join the party. I took these with my Canon Powershot A560. It's a point and shoot. The first picture was taken at Balboa Park in San Diego and the rest were taken at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. The last 2 are my favorites. They look good at full size too... kristen swooo #3 MB #3587 P.M.S. #66 "so let go, jump in...what're you waiting for? it's all right 'cause there's beauty in the breakdown" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #33 May 31, 2007 Very nice work Kris.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kris12 0 #34 May 31, 2007 Thank you. kristen swooo #3 MB #3587 P.M.S. #66 "so let go, jump in...what're you waiting for? it's all right 'cause there's beauty in the breakdown" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #35 May 31, 2007 QuoteNice Pictures! I love close ups of flowers. I tried myself; hope you don't mind if I join the party.not at all... Those are some nice pictures...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #36 May 31, 2007 Quote How funny I was just messing with mine too the other day. I haven't really played with it on this lens much before but now I can see doing some more like this later on, not bad for the first few try's. As I said in the "best shot " thread. You sure get lucky alot.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #37 July 21, 2007 Some more from me, hand held. I could use more work on the depth of field, but these came out pretty good for my second goof'n off with macro.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #38 July 22, 2007 I like the bees You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #39 July 22, 2007 Burst of yellow! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miami 0 #40 July 22, 2007 Macro is fun! Here is one of my models, who lives in my back yard on a sunflower my daughter grew. Most of my macro work is on film...Miami Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #41 July 24, 2007 Right after you posted your shot I found this mini one in the yard, it was so small it was very hard to get a shot taken. The more I play with lens in macro the more I'm enjoying the challange of hand held macro. Nice shot Miami.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifall 0 #42 May 11, 2008 So I was playing with the macro setting on my camera yesterday and it made me think of this thread. Thought I would revive it. Lets see some more!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akjmpplt 0 #43 May 11, 2008 Found these walkin' in the woods: Canon Rebel Xti, 28-135 ZoomSmugMug Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #44 June 25, 2008 Pulled out the macro lens this evening before dinner... and took a picture of this very pretty Daisey... I hope y'all enjoy it... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #45 June 25, 2008 Very nice!! I like the way the depth of field moves across the flower.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #46 June 25, 2008 Quote Very nice!! I like the way the depth of field moves across the flower. I accidently shot it in P... which didn't close down the aperture as much as I would have but resulted in a nice effect with the shallower depth of field... I think by the end of the week I'll have several daiseys in the front yard to photograph... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #47 June 25, 2008 I actually like that shot better than the "normal" flower shots. I saw one a while back of an iris (or similar) - only the heads of the stamens were in sharp focus, the rest of the flower blurred down out of focus - really cool shot. As for using "P" mode - in the Canon's, you can use the main dial to adjust the camera's 'best guess' for the exposure even in "P" mode - so you still have SOME control over your aperture/ss.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #48 June 25, 2008 QuoteAs for using "P" mode - in the Canon's, you can use the main dial to adjust the camera's 'best guess' for the exposure even in "P" mode - so you still have SOME control over your aperture/ss.Yes... that is true... I generally use M for macro shots, especially if using a flash... but you make a good point about the "P" mode. and I agree I prefer this sort of shot then the typical macro shots.Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #49 June 25, 2008 I do about 90% of my shots in manual. I prefer to control how the shot comes out rather than depending on how the camera want to portray it.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #50 December 21, 2008 mmm... more fun with macro photography. A shot of the Ribbon our unit just recieved (Air Force Organizational Excellence award) and some shots of some of the carnations I get for Beth regularly... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
