On a flower in my Garden

Zygote

Hi folks!

Just found SmugMug and Digital Grin. I'm in total awe by all the fantastic pictures here. I'm a beginner and only have a compact digital camera. (Olympus C55Z) Still it's great fun taking pictures! Took my first macro about a month ago and hope to learn something from you guys. Below is a macro i shot this weekend. Think maybe the background is a bit distracting.

bfjr

Welcome

Boy did you pick the right joint we got some good/great macro shooters. Me not being one of them :cry
However I can tell you that your 1st post is right on the mark, you got the now mandatory butt shot, a dgrin specialty!!
Your DOF (depth of field) is real good, and I do not find BG distracting.

Good Job

MuskyDude

Fine first shot, very sharp! Welcome!


AJ

Lord Vetinari

Thats a great shot especially for first time- nice and sharp, good framing and a wonderfull background.

Brian V.

Zygote

Thanks a lot for your welcome and feedback, guys! Highly appreciated!

Boy did you pick the right joint we got some good/great macro shooters.

Yes, i have noticed I was a bit worried about posting the above one since there are so many excellent here. Well, one can only improve (I hope)

Here is another one i have taken. Not a good one, but it looks like they are up to something

Higgmeister

Welcome Zygote, and Ben
We all start somewhere, and it looks like you're on the fast track. Good shots.

bfjr wrote:

Welcome
However I can tell you that your 1st post is right on the mark, you got the now mandatory butt shot, a dgrin specialty!!
Good Job

Hey Ben, does this mean that I have to still go out and shoot a bugs butt?

Chris