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General Category => Photo Feedback - Constructive Critique => Topic started by: anglefire on May 15, 2021, 07:13:42 PM

Title: Tulips.
Post by: anglefire on May 15, 2021, 07:13:42 PM
Just a couple of snaps from the garden last night.

Thoughts would be appreciated

(https://www.mark.colston-online.co.uk/Garden%20and%20Local%20Walks/slides/IMG_1883.jpg)

(https://www.mark.colston-online.co.uk/Garden%20and%20Local%20Walks/slides/IMG_1886.jpg)
Title: Re: Tulips.
Post by: Oldboy on May 17, 2021, 09:35:57 AM
Two cracking shots Anglefire. I like the background.  :tup:
Title: Re: Tulips.
Post by: jinky on May 17, 2021, 10:09:24 AM
Very nicely shot in nice light with good backgrounds. What lens were you using here? Maybe a deeper depth of field on the 2nd as the front petal is a little soft if I was being picky but nice shots
Title: Re: Tulips.
Post by: Jediboy on May 17, 2021, 06:34:36 PM
Two great photos there Mark, and I agree with the comments above.
Great detail and backgrounds. And I like the simplicity of the photos .
Good work.
Title: Re: Tulips.
Post by: anglefire on May 17, 2021, 07:43:32 PM
What lens? Well a totally inappropriate one really! my 300f2.8 L IS and 2x converter! DOF doesn't significantly improve when you stop down - especially at about 7' away!

Both were shot at f5.6 1/640" and ISO250 former 500 latter.

But it was the lens on the camera at the time and the others were upstairs!

The background on the first was mostly the patio - the second a quince- so green leaves and red flowers.
Title: Re: Tulips.
Post by: jinky on May 17, 2021, 08:07:26 PM
The best lens is always the one you have with you when taking the shot. ;) I only asked as I thought it might not be a macro one
Title: Re: Tulips.
Post by: Oldboy on May 17, 2021, 10:10:13 PM
Quote from: jinky on May 17, 2021, 08:07:26 PM
The best lens is always the one you have with you when taking the shot. ;) I only asked as I thought it might not be a macro one

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Title: Re: Tulips.
Post by: anglefire on May 18, 2021, 01:08:46 PM
Quote from: jinky on May 17, 2021, 08:07:26 PM
The best lens is always the one you have with you when taking the shot. ;) I only asked as I thought it might not be a macro one

This is very true - though on Sunday I was in the garden and the Robin was flying around - and I couldn't take his/her picture because it was too close - within 7'! And no definitely not a macro lens!