I'm a total photography newb. But we got a nice dslr and I'm reading about photography techniques, etc. I thought the 365project would give me great motivation to practice and improve. This is my first attempt at a macro and I'd love some feedback.
What are some things I can work on? (Feel free to give feedback on any other pics also). I'm here to learn!
My recommendation is to get as close as you possibly can while you can still focus your camera. When you get close, the texture and detail becomes more clear in both the napkin and on the fruit. In lots of cases for me my lens is almost right up on the object.
I took some of the suggestions today. Tried to get a little closer, though I can't get much closer than this and focus with my 18-55mm lens. I also took a suggestion of cutting it open to get some more interesting texture. So, here's today's.
Really like the texture in the pomegranate flesh. I too tried my first macro of a flower using a 10x macro lens I bought from eBay really cheap on a whim, wasn't expecting much from it see the 3rd of jan for the result.
The second attempt looks great. A lot of times post processing can add more interest to a photo by adding more color intensity and depth.
Also this is more close-up photography, macro is Very close, like the carnation and bugs posted earlier, if you want to do true macro you will need additional lenses or adaptions.
Thanks. Ya, I realize now that my lens really can't do true macros. It'll probably be awhile before I can get a true macro lens, but I'm looking forward to the day that I can! I do really appreciate the suggestions. I'm having a lot of fun with the new hobby. :)
Your second attempt is looking far more interesting! I agree with a little bit of post processing, you could really intensify the photo. Did you use auto focus or manual focus?
I like the cut one having the whole one in the background. Cutting your pomegranate added some interesting texture, but breaking it apart should give you even more . . . the seeds tend to remain whole and therefore more bumpy looking instead of being cut at the same level. And maybe try playing with the amount of the inside vs whole one you have showing in the frame? Hmm . . . you're inspiring me to go try it myself with the pomegranates I have!
@jayhawkgrad I agree with the above.. great second attempt. Your camera can probably do more than you think it can, it's just learning how to do it! I too this on a basic bridge camera..
@amyamoeba I know my camera can do much more than I know. I kept trying to get in closer and couldn't focus, manual or automatic. I don't know if some other settings can help with that?
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@groovygirlrn That is amazing
@gphelps5 Would never have guessed a carnation petal. I won't be getting that close. Lol
Also this is more close-up photography, macro is Very close, like the carnation and bugs posted earlier, if you want to do true macro you will need additional lenses or adaptions.
@jyokota I'd love to see that!
@amyamoeba I know my camera can do much more than I know. I kept trying to get in closer and couldn't focus, manual or automatic. I don't know if some other settings can help with that?