My 1st of Spring!

GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
edited April 1, 2007 in Holy Macro
This is a "Seed" from Neighbors Silver Maple?

Well is it a "Seed" or a Flower?
Not a 100% sure it's a Silver Maple...but it IS a Maple.

1st signs of Spring Tree-wise in these parts here in the Southern Tier of NY.

This was done with Natural Sunlight.....exposure as taken in RAW at ISO 100 against the blue sky with my Sigy 105mm Macro.
(This was about the size of a standard marble)

139736621-L.jpg
Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
Manfrotto Mono | Bag- LowePro Slingshot 100AW

http://www.graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/

Comments

  • RogersDARogersDA Registered Users Posts: 3,502 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    That's a very cool capture. I always love the look of a nice sky behind the flowers, trees, etc. thumb.gifclap.gif
    David
    GreyLeaf PhotoGraphy
  • DalantechDalantech Registered Users Posts: 1,519 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    All things considered that is an excellent exposure! thumb.gif
    My SmugMug Gallery

    Looking for tips on macro photography? Check out my Blog: No Cropping Zone.
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    Good shot- definitely a flower or multiple flowers.
    Brian V.
    Brian V.
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/
    http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/
  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    Thanx Guys!

    The 1st signs of Spring here. thumb.gif
    Never really noticed em in past years....but then when you do Macro Photography you see a lot you took for granted before! rolleyes1.gif
    Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
    Manfrotto Mono | Bag- LowePro Slingshot 100AW

    http://www.graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/
  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    very clear and beautiful iloveyou.gif
    Thine is the beauty of light; mine is the song of fire. Thy beauty exalts the heart; my song inspires the soul. Allama Iqbal

    My Gallery
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    Outstanding shot! I just got my sig 105, gonna be experimenting Laughing.gif
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    Outstanding shot! I just got my sig 105, gonna be experimenting Laughing.gif

    Trust me your gonna iloveyou.gif it!!
    GREAT piece of Glass for the price!
    Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
    Manfrotto Mono | Bag- LowePro Slingshot 100AW

    http://www.graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/
  • USAIRUSAIR Registered Users Posts: 2,646 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    Real nice it's great to see spring here

    Fred
    http://www.riverbendphotos.com/
    http://www.facebook.com/Riverbendphotos
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    GraphyFotoz wrote:
    This is a "Seed" from Neighbors Silver Maple?
    Well is it a "Seed" or a Flower?
    Not a 100% sure it's a Silver Maple...but it IS a Maple.
    1st signs of Spring Tree-wise in these parts here in the Southern Tier of NY.
    This was done with Natural Sunlight.....exposure as taken in RAW at ISO 100 against the blue sky with my Sigy 105mm Macro.
    (This was about the size of a standard marble)

    Thats pretty interesting Graphy reminds me of optical cable ends.
    It's a great shape isn't it, nicely captured clap.gif ..... Skippy
    .
    .
    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

    ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/

    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited March 30, 2007
    GraphyFotoz wrote:
    Trust me your gonna iloveyou.gif it!!
    GREAT piece of Glass for the price!

    I already love it, and yes, price was just wonderful! If you have any great tips on this lens i would love to hear it :ivar
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    I already love it, and yes, price was just wonderful! If you have any great tips on this lens i would love to hear it :ivar

    Good sturdy Tripod or Mono.
    Manual focus cuz the auto for close subjects don't work very good(Soft images)
    Shutter release is VERY handy for NO camera shake.
    You can also use the timer function also for the same.

    Super nice for Flowers and Bugs!!

    ** Before you ask.....I use a Black canvas like material for back drop for my flowers**

    Some more examples with the Sigma EX DG 105 F2.8 Macro.....

    72157285-M.jpg107821270-M.jpg
    64393012-M.jpg78861094-M.jpg
    Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
    Manfrotto Mono | Bag- LowePro Slingshot 100AW

    http://www.graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/
  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    GraphyFotoz wrote:
    Good sturdy Tripod or Mono.
    Manual focus cuz the auto for close subjects don't work very good(Soft images)

    Super nice for Flowers and Bugs!!

    ** Before you ask.....I use a Black canvas like material for back drop for my flowers**

    Some more examples with the Sigma EX DG 105 F2.8 Macro.....


    Wow those are really nice, I love that ice crystals shot thats a beauty clap.gif
    Gotta love those American Bees all fluffy like that :D
    Well done Graphy thumb.gif ..... Skippy
    .
    .
    Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"

    ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/

    :skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    Skippy wrote:
    Wow those are really nice, I love that ice crystals shot thats a beauty clap.gif
    Gotta love those American Bees all fluffy like that :D
    Well done Graphy thumb.gif ..... Skippy
    .

    Thanx!
    (I know I have posted em before but don't think She saw em?)
    All in a days work and LOTSA PRACTICE!! thumb.gif
    Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
    Manfrotto Mono | Bag- LowePro Slingshot 100AW

    http://www.graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    GraphyFotoz wrote:
    Good sturdy Tripod or Mono.
    Manual focus cuz the auto for close subjects don't work very good(Soft images)
    Shutter release is VERY handy for NO camera shake.
    You can also use the timer function also for the same.

    Super nice for Flowers and Bugs!!

    ** Before you ask.....I use a Black canvas like material for back drop for my flowers**

    Some more examples with the Sigma EX DG 105 F2.8 Macro.....


    bowdown.gifbow Outstanding shots!! Yeah, i figured out tripod really quickly!! :D My question is, if i see something i wanna shoot down on the ground, how the heck do you use tripod to get that low?? That's the part i can't figure out....ne_nau.gif
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    bowdown.gifbow Outstanding shots!! Yeah, i figured out tripod really quickly!! :D My question is, if i see something i wanna shoot down on the ground, how the heck do you use tripod to get that low?? That's the part i can't figure out....ne_nau.gif

    My Giottos MT-9170 Tripod
    Can flatten it right to the ground if I want!

    GiottosMT91702-vi.jpg?1142983825

    More shots of this POD here
    http://public.fotki.com/Karz/plain_misc_stuff/photo_equipment_pics-1/giottos_mt-9170_tripod/
    Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
    Manfrotto Mono | Bag- LowePro Slingshot 100AW

    http://www.graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/
  • k2c1959k2c1959 Registered Users Posts: 123 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    GraphyFotoz wrote:
    My Giottos MT-9170 Tripod
    Can flatten it right to the ground if I want!

    GiottosMT91702-vi.jpg?1142983825

    More shots of this POD here
    http://public.fotki.com/Karz/plain_misc_stuff/photo_equipment_pics-1/giottos_mt-9170_tripod/[/quote

    no kidding there, i love my giottos also, i have the CF mt8170 and the mh 1000 ballhead. for cf they are still kind of heavy about 8 lbs (had to weigh it)lol. great shots bty..bowdown.gif
    Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away......

    " I wasn't born in Oklahoma, but I got here as fast as I could! "


    http://k2c-ridge.smugmug.com/
    Member NAPP
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    I was reading manula today and was trying to set lens accordingly. I only use manual focus. With Shutter and Programmed mode i lock the diaphragm ring on 32 (just like it says on manual) However, when i'm trying to use Apperture mode (or any other), you supposed to unlock the button and set Diaphragm value by turning the rinig, i get error message "fEE" (unless it's on 32). Why is this happening? Is this lens or the body malfanction? ne_nau.gif
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • GraphyFotozGraphyFotoz Registered Users Posts: 2,267 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    ShepsMom wrote:
    I was reading manula today and was trying to set lens accordingly. I only use manual focus. With Shutter and Programmed mode i lock the diaphragm ring on 32 (just like it says on manual) However, when i'm trying to use Apperture mode (or any other), you supposed to unlock the button and set Diaphragm value by turning the rinig, i get error message "fEE" (unless it's on 32). Why is this happening? Is this lens or the body malfanction? ne_nau.gif

    You mean the Limit/Full button?
    I leave mine on FULL at all times.
    Canon 60D | Nikon Cooloix P7700
    Manfrotto Mono | Bag- LowePro Slingshot 100AW

    http://www.graphyfotoz.smugmug.com/
  • ShepsMomShepsMom Registered Users Posts: 4,319 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2007
    No, mine set on FULL all the time. I'm talking about the ring with numbers, where you lock at 32. Manual said if you want to use aperture mode, you can unlock it and turn the ring to the desirable F number. Well, if i slightly move the ring, it gives me an error message. I will call them on monday to get tech support on this thing.
    Marina
    www.intruecolors.com
    Nikon D700 x2/D300
    Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
  • fmkjrfmkjr Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited April 1, 2007
    Great shots!
    I have multiple siver maples in my front yard. I will have to look for "spring flowers" thumb.gif

    frank
    dr.Frank

    The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. Psalms 19:1
    We now need to not destroy it and capture its beauty for all to behold.

    http://www.kendralla.com
Sign In or Register to comment.