Today's efforts - C&C please

Snowgirl

I have so much to learn it's truly humbling.

1.
This was taken using the ring flash so the colour is quite accurate. Was focusing on the maple leaf:


2.
Higher magnification; still focusing on the maple leaf:


3.
Shot on a white background, believe it or not. 1x mag. Focusing on beaver's hair. No flash. Flashlight used to illuminate the nickel. NOT realistic colour.


Any thoughts or suggestions graciously accepted.

Lord Vetinari

Not bad at all, 2 points ,
1.I think with #1 and #3 you should try to get the whole coin in the shot ie not cut off one edge.
2. You should be able to get the whole coin in focus fairly easily by having the camera at right angles to the coin

Brian v.

Snowgirl

Lord Vetinari wrote: »

Not bad at all, 2 points ,
1.I think with #1 and #3 you should try to get the whole coin in the shot ie not cut off one edge.
2. You should be able to get the whole coin in focus fairly easily by having the camera at right angles to the coin

Brian v.

Thank you very much. I was wondering about whether I should be attacking the coin at 90 degrees or another angle.

More to come as I explore this fascinating world.

BTW, I the village where I live is on the outskirts of a town called "Sussex".

basflt

- i always use flash exposure compensation to reduce the amount of flash

- the flash-ring dont HAVE to be on the lens , in an indoor / studio environment
take it of , to ; bounce on something or , place a bit away from subject

- these 2 things are especially valuable for your jewelry / diamant shots , because they are even more reflective

paddler4

Thank you very much. I was wondering about whether I should be attacking the coin at 90 degrees or another angle.

There is a principle involved in this. Depth of field is very narrow at macro distances. Think of it a bit differently: if you hold the camera lens at a right angle to the coin, you are holding the sensor parallel to the coin, so all parts of the coin will be equidistant from the sensor, requiring little depth of field. If you tilt the camera, part of the coin will be closer, part will be farther away, and you will need more DOF. This can make a huge difference with things that have more depth than a coin, like most bugs.

Snowgirl

Thank you all. Very helpful advice. I'll be back to you when I have more examples to show for help. Very much appreciated.