First macro shots with the new lens (bearded dragon)

[dry3210]

Just got my first macro lens and got some shots of a bearded dragon. Please let me know if theres anything I can do to improve the images. Thanks

 

[ocular]

The deph of field is horrible. This lizzard moves slowly right ? Well I'd put it on a black cloth and shine a light on it or put a lamp next to it and take your time. Try shooting at f11 or a higher number like f16.

 

[512]

i quote ocular

 

[Opher]

The deph of field is horrible. This lizzard moves slowly right ?

Some of them dragons move fast!

 

[lvcrtrs]

Give the above a try and repost. Lets see if we can get you where you should be. Try something that doesn't have a personality to worry about initially (something not living). If you are right handed shooting this picture and holding the critter with your left - that won't help you either. Both hands or a tripod. Good luck.

 

[dry3210]

The deph of field is horrible. This lizzard moves slowly right ? Well I'd put it on a black cloth and shine a light on it or put a lamp next to it and take your time. Try shooting at f11 or a higher number like f16.

Awesome. What about these? I think they are better just from going by what you said...any more info/comments?

 

[IgsEMT]

I like the later ones. More details. The last (2nd one) - NICE lighting :thumbup:

 

[dry3210]

I like the later ones. More details. The last (2nd one) - NICE lighting :thumbup:

Thanks

Heres a few I got from outside today also. I think they came out even better

 

[dry3210]

Nothing on the outside ones?

 

[TimmyJP]

The outside ones are much better, good depth of field, and lovely colours as well, especially on his beard! The grass makes an excellent background.

Good work,

Timmy

 

[DigitalScape]

The outside ones are the best of the series. Nice lighting - shows the details of the skin. the first outside image could use a reflector to help lighten the shadow under the lizard's chin

 

[Big Mike]

The deph of field is horrible

I wouldn't say it's horrible...it's just very narrow. And when you use a narrow (thin, short, small etc) DOF, you want to make sure that the parts that are in focus, are the parts that you want to be the subject/focal point of the image.

 

[lovely_srivastava]

Just got my first macro lens and got some shots of a bearded dragon. Please let me know if theres anything I can do to improve the images. Thanks

very nice shots
thanks for showing the good images:coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee::coffee: