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Post by John Parry on Feb 25, 2006 5:07:34 GMT -5
Probably because there's no snow. Nice to see them.   |
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Post by Randy on Feb 25, 2006 7:15:58 GMT -5
Nice John, my wife wants some of those.  |
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Post by Just Plain Curt on Feb 25, 2006 8:08:03 GMT -5
Good shots John. Sure would be nice to see the snow gone here too. Maybe in a couple more months.
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Post by GeneW on Mar 9, 2006 9:33:22 GMT -5
Nice shots, John. They make me yearn for spring.
Gene
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Post by kiev4a on Mar 9, 2006 11:14:27 GMT -5
John. What did you use for equipment? Or did I overlook it?
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Post by kamera on Mar 9, 2006 15:53:03 GMT -5
John,
When I saw the first pic, I thought I was looking at mushroom tops.
Yes, I too, am looking forward to some spring shooting.
Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI
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Post by John Parry on Mar 9, 2006 16:24:12 GMT -5
Wayne,
This was with my Yashica 230AF, 35-110, handheld on Kodak Gold 200. Short of light, so the DOF on the first wasn't too good - which I think is what Ron Head is alluding to (just say it Ron !!).
The second was with the lens on the macro setting. This is the first real macro lens I've ever had, and while it isn't as good as the CZJ Tessars, the lens is a total wonder. Lovely range, and the macro on top. I'm amazed at how good this camera is, really much better than the EOS 1000FN. Have just won an M42 adapter for it.
Next are the crocuses (not really a woodland flower), but then we get the daffodils - a local speciality ("I wandered lonely as a cloud..."). The schoolkids plant more every spring on each green space in every village. Then it's bluebells, and foxgloves and....
Regards John
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Post by byuphoto on Mar 11, 2006 10:47:01 GMT -5
Ah, a man after my own heart. I am blessed with a sister that could plant a broomstick and raise a hickory tree so I get to shoot all the wonders in our yards. I truly love macro flowers. However you need a true prime macro to fully experience it. I had a 90mm Tamron but when I got the Vivitar Series 1 90mm and compared the shots I promptly sold the Tamron. I can hook my Vivitar 1:1 2x macro converter to it and get some larger than life shots. I was shooting bumble bees and honey bees yesterday that were filling the frame.
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Post by byuphoto on Mar 11, 2006 10:48:17 GMT -5
Sorry, I get carried away and forget to comment on the photos. Great shots, John.
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Post by kamera on Mar 11, 2006 19:50:56 GMT -5
Ah ha, John...
Ya got me wrong! I seriously was not commenting on the DOF. I honestly thought the way the flower hangs upside down in a little cup shape that it was mushrooms.
I am not very good at Macro shots although I keep trying...but have nothing that I would post or put my name on. Like to do them outdoors, but...yeh...that dog gone wind...can be calm right up to moment I go to snap the shutter.
Rick listed some of his protection devises and I will just have to try them.
Ron Head
Kalamazoo, MI
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