first macro attempt

jpc

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while while getting my site together. I recently purchased a Tamron 180mm 3.5 macro lens and I had my first outing with it over the weekend, so I figured it was a good time to post. I'm not quite at 1:1 yet, but a macro rail is on the way!

Thanks for looking!

JP

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KellyC

Those are nice pictures, I see you are enjoying your new lens.

Kelly

Lord Vetinari

Good series of shots, only criticism would be the subjects are a bit centred- try giving them more room in the frame in the direction they are looking.
Brian v.

jpc

Thanks for the advice, Brian. I'll definitely keep that in mind for the next round. And yes, Kelley - this lens is big fun!

JP

BeemerChef

Great shots!!!
No criticism here!... there are no rules in my book...
I might even start macro myself... Thanks for posting...

Be well...

Ara & Spirit

jpc

Thanks, Ara. I read some of your blog. You're living the life many of us would choose if we only had the balls. Please stay away from Macro until you're bored and "settled" (if ever). You can find bugs anywhere, and your journey deserves documentation. I'll be sure and check in with your blog from time to time so I can wander vicariously throughout the NW. BTW.. your dog is awesome!

Take care

JP

Chrissiebeez_NL

nah, these aren't your first macro shots cant be

jpc

Thanks, Chris. I should post the outtakes! They're covered in "macro rookie".

BeemerChef

jpc wrote:

Thanks, Ara. I read some of your blog. You're living the life many of us would choose if we only had the balls. Please stay away from Macro until you're bored and "settled" (if ever). You can find bugs anywhere, and your journey deserves documentation. I'll be sure and check in with your blog from time to time so I can wander vicariously throughout the NW. BTW.. your dog is awesome!

Take care

JP

Thanks JP... he is quite a trooper!!! Fought the dear (or horse...) flies yesterday at Fairy Lake (MT).
Yes, this macro is a totally different path seems like... very cool though! I like it a lot... will wait a while!!!
Be well... Ara & Spirit

Skippy

jpc wrote:

Hi,

I've been lurking for a while while getting my site together. I recently purchased a Tamron 180mm 3.5 macro lens and I had my first outing with it over the weekend, so I figured it was a good time to post. I'm not quite at 1:1 yet, but a macro rail is on the way!

Thanks for looking!

JP

Well a big hello back to you too JPC

If this is an example of what you are producing as a Beginner,
then you are well on the way to an "A+" for being a fast learner

Centering is a bad habit that many folks fall into the habit of doing.
This is a habit you need to break very early in your learning,
and is often easier said than done.

These shots are beautiful JP
thanks for sharing, and no more hiding okay

.... Skippy
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jpc

Thanks for the welcome, Skippy. I think the tendency to center when shooting macro is the result of shallow DOF and the amount of the frame that is occupied by the subject. I do try to apply the "rule-of-thirds" principle whenever possible, but with macro photography, the subject is usually a large portion of the frame and the remaining elements are blurred into oblivion or just non-existent. It's just a different ball game all together. I'm looking forward to the challenge!