Sunday, April 1, 2007

I am LAZY

Yes, I am. Even though I KNOW my macros come out better when I use the tripod, some days I just want to go outside and SHOOT, and not futz with it. Today was one of those days. And, I'm paying for it by not having the DOF I'd like. Oh well.

These just started blooming on the side of the house. In a couple of days they'll be more open, then I'll drag the tripod out and go for a better picture.

105mm VR macro lens.

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Thanks so much for the kind comments about yesterday's pics. Unfortunately, I have no tricks to share, other than that I try and keep my SS above 125 with my 50mm lens (which is the one I was using yesterday), though I will go to 90 if I absolutely have to. I also try to keep my aperture above 2.8, as that seems to be the "sweet spot" for me with that lens.
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12 comments:

  1. yep--- as usual. GORGEOUS. You've awed me again. I love the color, the comp and the dof, even if you don't!! I have a 50mm, it doesn't work like yours! lol!!!!!

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  2. i love that first one! your DOF and composition are excellent. the second one feels like it's going to fall off...could just be me, but i want to put it more to the right. love your color!

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  3. I really can't tell that you didn't use a tripod! I don't see that the DOF is terrible at all! Beautiful shots! I can't wait until we have more flowers around here!

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  4. Again, WOW! I wish my pics would come out like that EVEN with my tripod...but they don't, so I settle for looking at yours. Love the color and DOF on this ones.
    My favorite? The first one...but I think I'm biased to shots with a very blurred bg...TFS!

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  5. beautiful as always! love that last one!

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  6. Even in your "laziness" you produce great shots! :)

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  7. Wow Lauren these are beautiful, you sure got this macro thing down perfectly

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  8. Gorgeous as ususal, amazing color and detail, can't imagine they could be any better using the tripod. You rock girl.

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  9. beautiful pictures I love the last one. The colors are gorgeous

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  10. I just got a 50mm. I am still learning the curve. These are very pretty. I would say these are great, but I have seen your tripod work. They are amazing. I just want my tripod work to look as good as your "hand-held" TFS!

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  11. So do you have these gorgeous macro shots displayed all over your house! I think you could open your own art museum! Beautiful!!

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  12. Uhh Hello, these are gorgeous!!!! You have some of the best macro stuff I have ever seen.

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