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Marty E replied to the topic True Confession: I Still Don't Undersatnd What a Macro Is in the forum Macro Photography 17h, 43min ago
Hi Patrick, here is an unusual full frame I result I got from one of my Chinese heirlooms that has an interesting story behind it. I love how the artist put humor into this image painted onto a ceramic bowl during the late 1800s or early 1900s in China.
Here’s a bit of the story I researched. Have you ever heard of the expression “foo foo dog?”…[Read more]
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Marty E replied to the topic True Confession: I Still Don't Undersatnd What a Macro Is in the forum Macro Photography 2d, 14h ago
Patrick, I tried you process with the camera lens steadied on the table. Here are two results I had with the 110 mm lens as close as I could get it. Any feedback?
BTW, I’m having great fun taking some macro shots of my family missionaries-to-China heirlooms. This one was a small image on one of the ceramic bowls. I love the artistry!
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Marty E replied to the topic True Confession: I Still Don't Undersatnd What a Macro Is in the forum Macro Photography 3d ago
Thank you for your kind words about my shots, Patrick. I appreciate your encouragement. 🙂 And your suggestion about shooting abstract macros indoors when the weather is bad outside is excellent. Full sun with its glare and the wind are my enemies when I’m shooting flowers, and those days happen up a lot. Shooting macro will open up a whole new…[Read more]
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Marty E replied to the topic True Confession: I Still Don't Undersatnd What a Macro Is in the forum Macro Photography 3d, 16h ago
That sounds great, Patrick! I will definitely try it 😀
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Marty E replied to the topic True Confession: I Still Don't Undersatnd What a Macro Is in the forum Macro Photography 3d, 21h ago
Thanks for your expanded detail based on 35 mm as well as current printing technical specs, Robert! I like your advice, I will take you up on it and just shoot tiny objects and make them look larger on my screen 😀
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Marty E replied to the topic True Confession: I Still Don't Undersatnd What a Macro Is in the forum Macro Photography 3d, 21h ago
Great explanation, Beth! The detail using a ruler really helps as well as on the aperture markings. Thank you!
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Marty E started the topic True Confession: I Still Don't Undersatnd What a Macro Is in the forum Macro Photography 4d, 12h ago
Ok. I just purchased a used 100 mm f/2.8 macro lens and am trying to shoot “macro” with my training wheels on. I am totally baffled about how to know if/when I’m shooting a 1:1 ratio to qualify as a macro? I have no idea what size my “sensor” is, let alone compared to the size of my subject. Here are a few examples of some recent shots I took of a…[Read more]
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Marty E added a new photo in Photo Contest 5d, 16h ago
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Marty E added a new photo in Photo Contest 5d, 16h ago
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Marty E added a new photo in Photo Contest 5d, 16h ago
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Marty E added a new photo in Photo Contest 5d, 17h ago
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Marty E replied to the topic Burning technique on budding poppy in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 1wk ago
@kwongphotography Thank you for always pointing me in new directions with helpful links. I’ll take a look and see what I can do – after I get the focus technique with my new macro lens under my belt. You are right, the autofocus is very slow. Manual gives me a new set of problems (handshake), so I’m getting in more practice with my tripod which…[Read more]
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Marty E replied to the topic Converting to Macro? in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1wk ago
Thanks you so much for your kind comments & support for my attempts using my new lens, my friend! You make me feel like I can master this with practice lol. I also appreciate your picking out #3 for composition, it helps to know what stood out for you as being most successful 😀
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Marty E replied to the topic Photo of the Week – April 13th in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1wk ago
Fantastic pick and checklist to consider, thanks to Federico for this pick! Congratulations to @timothy-a for this wonderfully executed shot. I love its serenity and how it leads my eye off into the mystery of the unknown. Great for soothing contemplation.
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Marty E added a new photo in Photo Contest 1wk ago
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Marty E added a new photo in Photo Contest 1wk ago
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Marty E added a new photo in Photo Contest 1wk ago
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Marty E replied to the topic Photo of the Week – April 20th in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1wk ago
Thanks to Federico for this great POTW & congratulations to Beth for this sublimely serene & beautifully composed shot! Well-deserved
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Marty E replied to the topic Converting to Macro? in the forum General Photo Chit Chat 1wk, 1d ago
@admin-2 I feel like I’ve gone from a Kia Optima to a Ferrari I don’t know how to control yet lol 😀 😀 😀 But I’ll get there, I just need to learn to practice a new macro skill- and mind-set. Thanks for your encouragement!
First attempts with f/2.8, 100mm
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Marty E replied to the topic Burning technique on budding poppy in the forum The Shark Tank Feedback Forum 1wk, 1d ago
@kwongphotography Wow, what an interesting life you’ve had with so many diverse experiences. Thank you for sharing more about your perspective which makes perfect and necessary sense for journalistic endeavors. I’m reminded of how wonderful it is that LS welcomes all perspectives in our search for photographic excellence.
I can appreciate the…[Read more]
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