May Photo Thread

[ZENNON]

Yeah, I tried switching from Matrix to point. Problem was that a lot of the nature photos had Crocs behind a few leafs/twigs. I tried shooting a few shots with auto - all crap. Then went to manual and would take a few at slightly different focus - all looked ok through the view finder. Of course, generally all of them were a little off which is why I only posted some of the better shots on auto. I've still got a lot to learn

Yeah common issue. Best way to avoid this IMO is get in the habit of zooming in on the view finder three or four times depending on the camera and then check what it looks like. You might have to take one photo you know is sharp using a tripod or something so you know how many times you can zoom in on a sharp photo before it doesn't look good any more.

Does that make any sense? lol

[MaTBoY]

Went to superlap today, busy packing, but here's a starter. I might make a thread up for it later

[MaTBoY]

[siddr20]

[NA_Goodness]

Nice shot Sidd! Was that with a Macro lens?

[siddr20]

Nice shot Sidd! Was that with a Macro lens?

Thanks.. Yup with a macro lens. So disappointed that i could not find a single insect or bug in the backyard So just took pics of leaves lol

[NA_Goodness]

Lol, I was lucky enough to find a bee when I was learning macro shots. Turned out alright.

Would love to get a proper macro lens though, I do enjoy taking those shots.

[NA_Goodness]

Lowered my car last weekend. Get my licence back in 9 days, so lets see how long it stays like this

God knows how I can turn, but I havent too many issues yet. Lol

[siddr20]

Your 33 looks very clean Miss my 33 at times.

I like the first shot!!

[NA_Goodness]

Cheers man! A lot of people tell me its the cleanest in Perth, but I'm too fussy to agree. Not just yet

Might raise the rear up a bit more. And the front a tad as well...

Sidd, I'd take your Chaser over my 33 any day!!

[siddr20]

heheh if i can get over speed humps (just barely), im sure you can too

[NA_Goodness]

Haha, well we'll see on the 1st!

Love the 2nd photo

[Bangaz Boy]

Nice shots mate, I like the graf one with the R33, would look even better without so many reflections in the car though. imho.

Thanks, Yeah I agree on the one with the graff, will attach the PCL next time to cut the reflections see how it comes out. Cheers

[Sl!m]

[Lepperfish]

heheh if i can get over speed humps (just barely), im sure you can too

The birds head is soooo sharp, looks great Sidd... The colours are pretty blown on my moniter, the yellow and reds especially.

[ZENNON]

Sam that isn't snow in the foreground is it??

[siddr20]

The birds head is soooo sharp, looks great Sidd... The colours are pretty blown on my moniter, the yellow and reds especially.

I think its just the feathers like that. Coz honestly i havnt done any editing to it, well apart from usual raw processing, like brightness, contract etc then change to jpeg.

Will look at the high-res file tonight and see hmmm.. Also i use a IPS panel monitor, and looks fine. Not to sure tho, will re-check. Cheers for that feedback.

Oh and used a macro lens for that shot lol and focused on the eyes only.

Two more:

Edited May 26, 2010 by siddr20

[ZENNON]

Love that first one Sid!!

(second one not so much - eye wanders - not sure where i should be looking lol)

[GoldZilla]

Awesome macro shots, Sidd.

I've gotta ask, how close can you be to the subject to get a fully-filled frame and still be in focus, especially with a 180mm focal length? I've got a 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro, and sometimes feel as if I can't get enough detail while still making sure the frame's filled enough.

[Sl!m]

Sam that isn't snow in the foreground is it??

lol nah, white gravel/rocks