RON's A ROUND TUIT THREAD

[wthorson]

Thanks Wendy. You have to have the focus exactly where you want it to be before you press the shutter. This lens is a little unforgiving in that regard.

I totally agree, the focus is very picky, and the DOF is narrow. But, that lens can get some great, crisp shots. You are doing great learning about the lens.

 

[RON_RIP]

This one's for you Wendy @wthorson. My Cannas leaves
and another

And continuing my education with the 60mm micro

And the always lovely star gazer

 

[RON_RIP]

Had to go to a baptism so only had the nifty 50 on me.
loved the delicate coloring of both of these lilies

 

[wthorson]

Had to go to a baptism so only had the nifty 50 on me.View attachment 170212
loved the delicate coloring of both of these liliesView attachment 170213

Your Nifty-Fifty did a great job with those flowers.

 

[wthorson]

This one's for you Wendy @wthorson. My Cannas leavesView attachment 169680
and anotherView attachment 169681

And continuing my education with the 60mm microView attachment 169683

And the always lovely star gazerView attachment 169684

I'm glad that your Cannas leaves look like mine. I wasn't sure if I was growing them correctly. The leaves are so lovely that I can't wait for the blossoms. I REALLY_REALLY like the Star Gazer shot!!! You are learning the delicate art of using the 60mm VERY well!!! Beautiful Photography Ron.

 

[RON_RIP]

I'm glad that your Cannas leaves look like mine. I wasn't sure if I was growing them correctly. The leaves are so lovely that I can't wait for the blossoms. I REALLY_REALLY like the Star Gazer shot!!! You are learning the delicate art of using the 60mm VERY well!!! Beautiful Photography Ron.

Thanks Wendy . I just try to copy what I see you do. Depending on the size of the flower, the nifty 50 can do just as good of a job as the 60mm micro. I totally agree that the cannas leaves are as interesting as the flowers. Looking forward to so great blossoms. Have you seen my cannas photo in my gallery that is titled Connie,s Flower? This is what I am hoping for. Of course, I will photograph Connie's cannas when they flower also.

 

[RON_RIP]

@wthorson. Wendy, Wendy, Wendy. This Bud is for you.

 

[RON_RIP]

My hunt for the perfect Cannas photo is now on. These 2 photos were taken in my friend Connie's Japanese Garden.

 

[wthorson]

@wthorson. Wendy, Wendy, Wendy. This Bud is for you.View attachment 171081

Ron, That bud is really, REALLY awesome. I didn't know what to expect them to look like. Is this one of your buds or Connie's? You did a very nice job shooting the bud, I love the way the light is catching the leaf. Canna's are such beautiful plants.

 

[wthorson]

My hunt for the perfect Cannas photo is now on. These 2 photos were taken in my friend Connie's Japanese Garden.View attachment 171572

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WOWZERS Ron!!!!!! Those Cannas are SPECTACULAR!!!!!! I love the way that you have captured the colors and shapes. They are such honorable looking flowers. WOWZERS!!!!

 

[RON_RIP]

@wthorson, Wendy the bud is from one of my plants and I hope it will open about Wed. of this week. The other cannas are Connie's. They are indeed a lovely plant and I am shooting them using 3 separate lenses and then picking the lens pic that I like best. I really feel that they have to be photographed in the early morning or near sunset and back lit if possible. Tell me if you want a print.

 

[RON_RIP]

Well, here it is. My first cannas plant has bloomed.

 

[RON_RIP]

Whenever I need to recharge my batteries it is off I go to Alpine Lake

 

[RON_RIP]

It is on trips like this I sometimes come across a gem.

 

[RON_RIP]

One more shot of my first cannas in bloom. I am so proud to have grown this myself. Hope yours do as well Wendy. @wthorson

 

[RON_RIP]

Playing with conversions again. Some photos lend theirselves to conversion, some not so much

 

[RON_RIP]

Some are better left alone

 

[RON_RIP]

This photo from 2008 shot with my D80, somewhere in the mountains of Utah, I think, and fooled around with as a b & w conversion

 

[mikew_RIP]

View attachment 174349This photo from 2008 shot with my D80, somewhere in the mountains of Utah, I think, and fooled around with as a b & w conversion

Nearly IR

 

[RON_RIP]

That was exactly my thought but there is a lot of digital noise in the sky. On the other hand it has been fiddled around a lot. The color original is printed to a 20 x 30 print.


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