First Macros - Flowers of course!

[Lyncca]

I nearly died in the Texas afternoon sun getting these. They don't have the WOW factor, but I don't think too bad for my first efforts. All are either natural lit, or I used my SB600 hand-held over the subject.

Thanks for looking :blushing:

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[Rere]

I like 1, 4 and 6. Some detail is lost to the left of 4. In my opinion, you are on the way to Wow in 1 and 6.

Your equipment and settings if I might ask?

 

[Ron Evers]

Two & six have some good focus but the rest no so good.

I will look for a couple of macros & post anew.

 

[Lyncca]

I like 1, 4 and 6. Some detail is lost to the left of 4. In my opinion, you are on the way to Wow in 1 and 6.

Your equipment and settings if I might ask?

Thanks for the feedback, I think you are right on #4. I have another pic of it I will post that may be better.

I was using my sigma 105mm and D300 at between f9-f13. It was my first time to use it, so I really was just trying to experiment with what works.

Two & six have some good focus but the rest no so good.

I will look for a couple of macros & post anew.

It would be more helpful to say why something isn't good instead of offering to post your own. We have all seen a thousand macros, so I think its more helpful to critique the photos shown, vs. just showing your own.

 

[Laika]

1. Fine shot, but I prefer shot #6 over this one.

2. This shot seems a bit chaotic to me. I have no idea where to look in the image. This is personal taste...the lighting and focus seem fine.

3. I keep trying to look at the part in focus, but I feel like I am trying to look around the parts that are out of focus. Sometimes taking a picture like this works, but you have to be careful about angle and placement.

4. Love the tones and composition of this image.

6. Really nice shot.

This is a good set for your first attempt!

 

[Cool G5]

I loved the last one. Not at all bad for first attempt. It would be good if you concentrate on simpler things or on a particular point in your shots.

 

[Jane948]

Great job on all of them but I really love 1 and 4.

 

[Lacey Anne]

I really like #5 but I'd like to see it with a less centered crop. #2 is very cool too. Good job for your first attempt! How do you like the lens? It's on my "to buy" list and I'm shooting the D300 too.

 

[Lyncca]

Thank you for all the feedback, it was really helpful.

The lens is great. Once I stopped trying to force it to autofocus and did it manually, life was much easier.

 

[kundalini]

Nice shots Lyncca. Glad you enjoy the new gear and you seem to have gotten off to a fine start. It was a steep learning curve for me.... and still climbing. What's happened is a whole new world of photography has opened its door to you. Enjoy the ride.

 

[David84]

I liked #1 until I saw #6.... much better comp in #6! I also liked #4 as already stated.... looks like a nice day!