Re: PESO: First macro

2008-02-11 Thread Rick Womer
Jack, Bob, Brian, Thanks for your comments! I agree about the stem; I kinda like the OOF green stuff, though. At 100% tiny little beads of nectar (?) are visible on the stamens, so focus isn't a problem in the original image. I probably should have sharpened it more for the jpg conversion. Ric

Re: PESO: First macro

2008-02-10 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful carnation. Variegated color fringed peddles make a nice subject. I think more light on the top and a crisp focus would really help it pop. Sort of undefined soft lines that would do well to be more clearly defined. There is some mildly distracting mottling within the frame that might be c

Re: PESO: First macro

2008-02-10 Thread Brian Walters
Very nice, Rick. I like the translucent effect. It might be improved by removing the stem on the left and possibly the out of focus vegetation on the right. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/

Re: PESO: First macro

2008-02-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Lovely and innovative! It would be great to get rid of the stem in upper left and the other background stuff on the right. You're gonna set a high bar for the months PUG. Regards, Bob S. On Feb 10, 2008 8:50 PM, Rick Womer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Inspired by the lousy snowless January land

PESO: First macro

2008-02-10 Thread Rick Womer
Inspired by the lousy snowless January landscape in Philadelphia and the March PUG topic, I have undertaken my first explorations of macro photography. Here is one of the fruits of that effort: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6937159&size=lg K10D, FA 50/2.8 macro, ISO 400, f/11 @ 1/50, R