View Full Version : It's Pat's Fault (macro)
dagray
05-03-2015, 12:53 PM
So Pat got a new lens, and well I had to break out my macro lens.
All shots yesterday 02 May 2015 using Pentax K3, Sigma 180mm 1:3.5 lens. Flash would be provided by onboard camera flash ISO 800
First I give you a Clamata
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/lizardman_u/flowers/Clamata%202015_zpsoqve8dsw.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/lizardman_u/media/flowers/Clamata%202015_zpsoqve8dsw.jpg.html)
Zoomed in
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/lizardman_u/flowers/Blooming%20Clamatis_zpscbjba9rq.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/lizardman_u/media/flowers/Blooming%20Clamatis_zpscbjba9rq.jpg.html)
Then a Columbine
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/lizardman_u/flowers/Columbine_zpsziix76lo.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/lizardman_u/media/flowers/Columbine_zpsziix76lo.jpg.html)
Then a golf ball after it made a trip to the Congo and was shot by a bunch of Pygmies (or maybe just a Dandelion puff ball)
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/lizardman_u/flowers/Dandelion_zps49bejeh4.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/lizardman_u/media/flowers/Dandelion_zps49bejeh4.jpg.html)
Enjoy :)
Happy Sunday :)
Second Hand Pat
05-03-2015, 01:16 PM
Nice Dave, this will not be the first time I have been blamed and I happily take responsibility for it. :D
Pat
dagray
05-03-2015, 06:12 PM
Thank you Pat for giving me some inspiration to break out the cameras again :) I missed the Lavender Twist Weeping Red Bud tree in bloom (it blooms and then has leaves), and the Star Magnolia Bush in bloom.
Second Hand Pat
05-03-2015, 06:17 PM
Thank you Pat for giving me some inspiration to break out the cameras again :) I missed the Lavender Twist Weeping Red Bud tree in bloom (it blooms and then has leaves), and the Star Magnolia Bush in bloom.
That's cool Dave, I did dragonflies and native flowers today.
rickztahone
05-03-2015, 06:17 PM
Great focus on that second one.
dagray
05-03-2015, 06:33 PM
Great focus on that second one.
Thank you very much Rick :)
Pat I liked the sharpness in your dragonflies :) ours haven't started hatching yet as they come more in the summer around here.
Very nice collection. I do like the composition of the first one. Shows you don't always have to include the whole flower. The half flower is a nice touch.
The last looks like a great subject.
You might try some shots in softer light, early or late as the flowers will likely have more texture and be a little less "contrasty". Will likely need a tripod.
Also for fun try shooting the back of some flowers. Gives a less conventional view and you would be surprised at how that changes things a bit.
dagray
05-03-2015, 11:12 PM
Thank you Stan :) I will play with the tripod and remote trigger :) I have seen and liked some of the back of the flower shots, and when I have some I can get to the back of I will try that :)
limige
05-06-2015, 04:27 PM
played with mine some today, didn't turn out so well. I brought it to work to mess with later when things are slow
rickztahone
05-06-2015, 06:57 PM
played with mine some today, didn't turn out so well. I brought it to work to mess with later when things are slow
Please share with us when you get a chance :)
dagray
06-14-2015, 09:45 PM
Okay, so I took the 180mm 1:3.5 Sigma out for a spin yesterday as the Tiger Lilies are tall enough for me to get side and underneath views without having to lay on the ground :)
Daisy, Daisy, Give me your answer do....
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/lizardman_u/flowers/Daisy%20Daisy%20Give%20my%20your%20answer%20do.... _zps8wr6hvhe.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/lizardman_u/media/flowers/Daisy%20Daisy%20Give%20my%20your%20answer%20do.... _zps8wr6hvhe.jpg.html)
Tiger (Lily) by the tail
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/lizardman_u/flowers/Tiger%20Lily%20by%20the%20Tail_zps37jh2qmc.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/lizardman_u/media/flowers/Tiger%20Lily%20by%20the%20Tail_zps37jh2qmc.jpg.htm l)
And the side/underneath view of the Tiger Lily
http://i211.photobucket.com/albums/bb277/lizardman_u/flowers/Tiger%20Lilly%202015_zpseluldw8r.jpg (http://s211.photobucket.com/user/lizardman_u/media/flowers/Tiger%20Lilly%202015_zpseluldw8r.jpg.html)
These were all taken about 8:30 in the morning on 13 June 2015 handheld.
Ricardo, thank you for reminding me to get different views other than a top view of the flowers :)
discuspaul
06-14-2015, 10:01 PM
Superb photo sharpness ! Now show us some pics of your discus using similar settings, technique, etc., and we'll all most certainly be totally blown away !
dagray
06-14-2015, 10:26 PM
Superb photo sharpness ! Now show us some pics of your discus using similar settings, technique, etc., and we'll all most certainly be totally blown away !
Currently I am working slowly so as not to blow the budget on tank upgrades, and then I plan to purchase discus again. I unfortunately sold mine that I had raised from dime sized due to a financial shortcoming ($15,000.00 per year pay cut so I could stay a federal employee at the 19 year mark... I am now at the 21 year mark so only a few more to go until retirement). I now have plants, a new LED light, new Filter to install, and some plecostomus in the tank with the three angels.
My plan is to pay off what I have spent and then buy discus from one of our sponsors here (probably wild strain discus in the 2-2.5 inch size range). I also am going to add some Rummy Nose tetras and maybe hatchet fish as the 75 gallon tank will be a South American biotope (with the exception of an Anubias plant).
Dave
Second Hand Pat
06-14-2015, 10:37 PM
Dave, I really like that third photo. Very eye catching :thumbsup:
Pat
dagray
06-14-2015, 10:42 PM
Thank you Pat. My wife and I are working on getting more flowers in our yard, and hopefully ones that attract the hummingbirds and butterflies.
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