Tarayn
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Eye floaters!
Thanks, Joel, for the encouragement!
I do realize that the floral ones aren't truly macros--I tried to admit then in the original post, but I think that message failed. I was just saying that they were the first attempts WITH my macro lens, not really my first macros. I love doing floral close-ups, and it's one of the things I intend to use the lens for. The other primary reason I bought the macro lens was for insect macros, but I felt like I needed practice on something a little easier than insects to start with.
I DEFINITELY need a tripod!! And soon!
Question though: how does using a tripod with insect macro photography really WORK? Don't you have to do a LOT of picking it up and repositioning it? I'd be afraid I'd scare the little critters away by the time I was set for the shot.
Oh, and also--you say flowers don't just decide to move. I've decided differently recently. I go out, I find what I want to photograph, I get all my settings right, focus in, aannnddd....the wind blows. It dies down, I go for the shot again, and there goes the wind again. It mocks me!
In fact, I've recently decided that the downside to living in beautiful East Tennessee is that there is NEVER really an IDEAL day for photography. It's either too bright, too rainy or too windy. Those nice dry, still, but somewhat overcast days just don't really happen here in the valley!
Thanks, Joel, for the encouragement!
I do realize that the floral ones aren't truly macros--I tried to admit then in the original post, but I think that message failed. I was just saying that they were the first attempts WITH my macro lens, not really my first macros. I love doing floral close-ups, and it's one of the things I intend to use the lens for. The other primary reason I bought the macro lens was for insect macros, but I felt like I needed practice on something a little easier than insects to start with.
I DEFINITELY need a tripod!! And soon!
Question though: how does using a tripod with insect macro photography really WORK? Don't you have to do a LOT of picking it up and repositioning it? I'd be afraid I'd scare the little critters away by the time I was set for the shot.
Oh, and also--you say flowers don't just decide to move. I've decided differently recently. I go out, I find what I want to photograph, I get all my settings right, focus in, aannnddd....the wind blows. It dies down, I go for the shot again, and there goes the wind again. It mocks me!
In fact, I've recently decided that the downside to living in beautiful East Tennessee is that there is NEVER really an IDEAL day for photography. It's either too bright, too rainy or too windy. Those nice dry, still, but somewhat overcast days just don't really happen here in the valley!
Charlie, it just amazes me that you can hand hold for those incredible macro insect shots. I'm just glad I don't shake and spill my coffee in the morning. Guess the weather really sucks everywhere these days. I'm off on Monday, and it looks like mostly rain. Still will try to get out and do some florals.
Have a great trip, and take your camera with you. Will you have internet access?
Charlie, it just amazes me that you can hand hold for those incredible macro insect shots. I'm just glad I don't shake and spill my coffee in the morning.