OK here she is using a tripod and timer, using my 105mm full manual settings. Thank you my friends for your helping this newbie improve on his attempts at photography!
STUNNING CAPTURE! Now that's a photograph. Sharp and great color capture.
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STUNNING CAPTURE! Now that's a photograph. Sharp and great color capture.
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
OK here she is using a tripod and timer, using my 105mm full manual settings. Thank you my friends for your helping this newbie improve on his attempts at photography!
Great shot. Spiders are fun to shoot. I like to get a shot like this and using a spray bottle of water and putting a fine mist on the web and shooting it. Get your shot before you try that though.
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Thank you! 
Lol I may give that spraying water on the web a try sometime!
Lol I may give that spraying water on the web a try sometime!
WhiteLight
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Nice shots Bill.. can already see improved shots in the few pages you've posted
best way to learn is to post regualrly & a daily thread is the best way to do it...
a couple of suggestions if i may-
a) regarding macro shots, it's better to set the focus and then move your camera forward/backwards till you get the best shot. This works better than trying to adjust focus...
b) usually better to underexpose close up shots (just by 1/3 stop) so the details are captured well.
if you shoot raw, the opportunity to expose the entire image is available
c) it's best to shoot the subject full bodied than to cut off arms, legs
good luck!
best way to learn is to post regualrly & a daily thread is the best way to do it...
a couple of suggestions if i may-
a) regarding macro shots, it's better to set the focus and then move your camera forward/backwards till you get the best shot. This works better than trying to adjust focus...
b) usually better to underexpose close up shots (just by 1/3 stop) so the details are captured well.
if you shoot raw, the opportunity to expose the entire image is available
c) it's best to shoot the subject full bodied than to cut off arms, legs
good luck!
Thank you, I'm trying to get out more when it isn't raining!
Sounds like you mean a rail? I want to get one, as soon as I have the money.
I'm sorry I'm unsure what you mean. A smaller f stop, and slower shutter speed?
I can't shoot raw, because my xoom won't recognize them and won't let me download the photos.
c) it's best to shoot the subject full bodied than to cut off arms, legs
good luck!
That I'm learning for sure! Lol
Thank you for the tips my friend!
I sure appreciate it! OK here she is using a tripod and timer, using my 105mm full manual settings. Thank you my friends for your helping this newbie improve on his attempts at photography!
Like the detail, nice shot!
Here is a few shots I got today!
I took these with a pn-11 extension tube and my 200mm lens, except for the flower. I used my 105mm for that.
This fly just loves figs, and was looking for a really ripe one!
This spider is still being a little shy! Lol
This is a flower in my back yard!
And lastly this is a tiny shell about an inch long!
I took these with a pn-11 extension tube and my 200mm lens, except for the flower. I used my 105mm for that.
This fly just loves figs, and was looking for a really ripe one!
This spider is still being a little shy! Lol
This is a flower in my back yard!
And lastly this is a tiny shell about an inch long!
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Carolina Photo Guy
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OK here she is using a tripod and timer, using my 105mm full manual settings. Thank you my friends for your helping this newbie improve on his attempts at photography!
I don't see either the tripod or the timer this spider is supposed to be using.
I don't believe that spider is using anything! I think it's just sitting there!
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Here is a few shots I got today!
This spider is still being a little shy! Lol
I love this spider shot.
Thank you Don! I had to chase it around the web a bit to get a decent shot of it! Lol
Don Kuykendall_RIP
RIP :(
Thank you Don! I had to chase it around the web a bit to get a decent shot of it! Lol
And as we all know that is "World Wide"
Lol Your a funny man my friend! Lol
Thank you for the great tip! I'll have to give that a try next time!
Bill,If you want the spider to turn around,you have to move a hat or something in front of it.Spider see's the movement and turns away from it,giving you the shot,face on.Works for me.