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donna apsey
Registered: July 2007
Location: Southampton. UK
Posts: 1,124
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Thu August 2, 2007 10:18am
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This is my first DSLR, so I'm still learning the ropes....so any advice as to how to improve my shots is greatly appreciated.
Should I have composed the shot to include the whole subject? Would I get less detail doing it that way
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donna apsey
Registered: July 2007
Location: Southampton. UK
Posts: 1,124
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Thu August 2, 2007 10:50am
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Hi
I'm using the Tamron 90mm Di macro lens, I've only recently purchased it so I'm not really sure how to get the most out of the lens. I never thought of using the flash in bright sunshine,but I'll give it a go.
Many Thanks
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redrum
Registered: October 2006
Location: Ulverston, SW Cumbria UK
Posts: 4,105
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Thu August 2, 2007 11:31am
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Lovely shot Donna.........I would think you are too close to the subject to use onboard flash, you are almost sure to cast a shadow from the lens, anyway on board flash would produce a flat image
...John
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kenp
Registered: March 2006
Posts: 5,421
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Thu August 2, 2007 8:56pm
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Rating: 10
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You are doing just fine Donna!....macro is a matter of trial and error!....more error than trial to begin with but you have got off to a great start!....just keep at it.............with the Tamron 90mm and 10million pixels you will soon be astounding us with the quality of your shots!,,,,,,Oh and welcome to the Mad house!...lol...............Ken
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If I see something I "SHOOT!"
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Amandart
Registered: April 2006
Location: New York, U.S.A.
Posts: 14,557
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Fri August 3, 2007 2:23am
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Hi, and welcome to the blog. Er, it's not nice to showoff, especially on the first shot you post. lol, just kidding. This is so terrific I will not even dream of entering this contest. Good luck with it.  Amanda
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My Gallery
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donna apsey
Registered: July 2007
Location: Southampton. UK
Posts: 1,124
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Fri August 3, 2007 7:17am
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Hi
Thanks for all your comments.....I would never normally dream of entering any contests, all I do is drool over everyones gorgeous shots!
I hate to think that people would think I'm showing off, I'm too self critical to do that, but I'm so pleased with this little furry chap!
Donna
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shandyman
Registered: June 2007
Location: Exeter.
Posts: 210
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Fri August 3, 2007 10:42pm
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Rating: 10
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Great shot . I wish there was a bit more depth of field so his back wing was in focus ie higher fstop number but lookward to seeing some more.
The front leaf is a little distracting but you have great focus on the eye - the critical element.
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etfon911
Registered: March 2004
Posts: 1,803
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Thu August 9, 2007 3:13am
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Trial and error covers macro shots completely, especially if you're shooting a moving subject. Agree that the butterfly is superb...trial and error part comes in when you have to wait for him to get in a different spot on that flower! Nice shot.
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paulgibson2007
Registered: July 2007
Location: Cardiff S.Wales UK
Posts: 583
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Fri August 31, 2007 8:25pm
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Rating: 10
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hi Donna, I'm new at this as well but this is a great shot. I agree with the above it is a lot of trial and error  .Paul..........................
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Hangin10
Registered: July 2005
Location: Isle of Wight
Posts: 3,333
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donna apsey
Registered: July 2007
Location: Southampton. UK
Posts: 1,124
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Fri August 31, 2007 8:45pm
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Thank you for your comments...and the kind welcome 
Donna
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