Friday, June 6, 2014

Macro Project

This weeks focus was on macro photography. I tried to get variations in my photos and not only to focus on objects, but different textures as well.

My collage
My favorite photograph, and the one I tried to highlight the most is the grass with dew drops on it. I also like the picture above it of the old frayed rope because it has interesting texture. I was surprised how much information a close up shot can show you. I have never focused on this type of photography so it was eye opening for me. I noticed things in the objects that I normally would not. It was definitely more of a challenge for me since I am not used to it, but I enjoyed being pushed outside of my comfort zone. I

Most of the photos were taken in the macro setting but I also did some in Av setting where I set the aperture because I could also set the focus point.I noticed sometimes in macro mode the camera did not know what to focus on and would not take the picture so I couldn't get the shot I wanted. It even did this in other modes as well. Does anybody have tricks for dealing with this
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  1. UnknownJune 6, 2014 at 6:02 PM

    I know that it is common for macro to have a more difficult time focusing but I never knew why. After reading your blog (great pics by the way, the dew on the grass and the turtle are my favorites) I did research to learn more as well and I found this great link http://www.ephotozine.com/article/using-your-digital-camera-s-macro-mode-4848. It's worth the read. I hope this helps you understand a bit more, it certainly did me and a few tricks I am going to try out. Let me know how it works for you!!

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    1. UnknownJune 9, 2014 at 5:00 PM

      Awesome thank you! This was really interesting, especially the part about changing the ISO to help get your ideal depth of field. That was also something I struggled with.

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    2. UnknownJune 9, 2014 at 7:59 PM

      Very welcome!

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  2. UnknownJune 7, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Wow, good job this week! I agree that this kind of photography is challenging because I am also not used to such close-ups. It's true though that images from this perspective can be very revealing, I really like your picture of the window shade, it's very artistic.

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  3. UnknownJune 7, 2014 at 7:37 AM

    Love the shots you took -my favorite was the butterfly! I also fell in love with the details that were produced when close up!!! :) Great job!!

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  4. UnknownJune 7, 2014 at 7:49 PM

    I love the collection of photos. The range of subject matter is just the right about of varying. I really like how you took pictures of different aspects/angles of the face. AND, I of course love the puppy. With this close up shot you can really see emotion in the puppy's eyes.

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  5. UnknownJune 9, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Liz
    Great variation of subject matter...my favorite is the window blind. You show great texture and diversity.

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