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Post by Peterj on Feb 10, 2022 4:38:34 GMT
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 10, 2022 17:22:01 GMT
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DOF in the top image could be a bit deeper to get the three lobes of the stigma sharper. The softness behind is perfect. Increasing depth on the stigma might require a tripod and no wind (if it is outside) to get a smaller aperture. Technique would depend in overall light levels. The stigma looks like it might have been in shade .. not sure. Perhaps it could be a tad lighter.
The flower spike depth works well and the soft bokeh background is pleasing.
Clive
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 10, 2022 20:26:49 GMT
Had a quick look at that flower/stamen image exif data If there is way to change settings and increase the aperture to (say) f8 or so and increase the ISO to 200+ (or whatever works) then the DOF would be deeper.  |
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Post by Peterj on Feb 10, 2022 20:45:22 GMT
Thanks, phone aperture is fixed.
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Post by Peterj on Feb 11, 2022 0:01:20 GMT
Peter DOF in the top image could be a bit deeper to get the three lobes of the stigma sharper. The softness behind is perfect. Increasing depth on the stigma might require a tripod and no wind (if it is outside) to get a smaller aperture. Technique would depend in overall light levels. The stigma looks like it might have been in shade .. not sure. Perhaps it could be a tad lighter. The flower spike depth works well and the soft bokeh background is pleasing. Clive I think my idea of a back lit tulip captured with my iPhone and Apexel macro lens just isn't working. I like your idea to get more of the stigma and pollen in focus. I used my Panasonic's macro mode for this iteration of the same flower.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 11, 2022 4:59:44 GMT
I used my Panasonic's macro mode for this iteration of the same flower. The backlighting look very good. Can you try the same with a flash to slightly brighten the inside of the flower? Been warm enough here for tulips at 59°F today but we are weeks away from the end of winter..and it will get cold again. |
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Post by Peterj on Feb 12, 2022 2:53:26 GMT
I used my Panasonic's macro mode for this iteration of the same flower. The backlighting look very good. Can you try the same with a flash to slightly brighten the inside of the flower? Been warm enough here for tulips at 59°F today but we are weeks away from the end of winter..and it will get cold again. Clive, the tulip is no longer appealing for photographing. I added a sunshine filter. Here's a screen shot of 4 possibilities including the tulip. I'd appreciate your input. TIA
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Post by pontiac1940 on Feb 12, 2022 17:54:13 GMT
Here's a screen shot of 4 possibilities including the tulip. Peter Are you looking for feedback on these sample images as examples of DOF? If so, they all work well. Clive Sidenote: it is quite fun to place the camera on a tripod and take a few pix with different apertures.  |
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Post by Peterj on Feb 12, 2022 18:34:32 GMT
Thanks Clive, I've decided to go with the simple, clean pic ... the yucca
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