Just Flowers

lispott

I have trouble getting really sharp pictures, even though I took these with a tripod. I would appreciate any feedback and ideas on how to make that happen. Thanks, Lisa

ritewinger

Are you using remote shutter release? Is your tripod a sturdy one? What is your post processing? Lens? I have a D80, and use it often, however I also have D300, and use it for macro mostly for its mirror lock up feature. These shots are good, just need a little pop imo.....

Lord Vetinari

Nice ones- like the light in #2 & #3 just need to watch the bacgrounds for interfering elements.
Brian V.

lispott

ritewinger wrote:

Are you using remote shutter release? Is your tripod a sturdy one? What is your post processing? Lens? I have a D80, and use it often, however I also have D300, and use it for macro mostly for its mirror lock up feature. These shots are good, just need a little pop imo.....

I did use a remote shutter release. I used my 60 mm Nikkor macro lense , with my Nikon d80, and just had a hard time getting them sharp. I even tried with manual focus. My tripod is very sturdy. My great husband is feeding my addiction and got me a Manfrotto 190 pro for Christmas with a great ball head. I think it must be my technique. I don't quite understand this macro thing yet. I do appreciate all the feedback and help. Lisa
Also I am a Mac user, and I post process on Aperture. L

lispott

Lord Vetinari wrote:

Nice ones- like the light in #2 & #3 just need to watch the bacgrounds for interfering elements.
Brian V.

Yea, I figured out about the backgrounds after I took them. I have noticed a lot of the pictures on this forum have simpler backgrounds and it really makes the subject pop out. Thanks, Lisa

GOLDENORFE

nice shots Lisa, last one best, much brighter than others.
what apperture did you use? if using smaller than say f13 the pics will be softer, around f5.6- f8 is always sharpest.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

lispott

Thanks Phil, I will try the larger aperture. Lisa