Weekly Challenge Nov 10-17: Macro

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Browncoat

Browncoat

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EXIF:
f/8
Exposure 10/ 3200 seconds
Lens 55-200 Zoom
Focal Length 200mm
Cropped and other adjustments in Photoshop 8


Macro Photography
Weekly Challenge Nov. 10 - 17

Your challenge this week is Macro Photography. It's a small world out there so let's see you make it bigger. You don't need a Macro lens to do this, the sample photo was taken while shooting Recurring Patterns with a zoom lens. Bokeh rich shots are encouraged. For more info and samples on bokeh, see General Photography Forum - Post your bokeh rich shots!

Be sure to visit the Weekly Challenge Rules & Guidelines for more information. This thread will be closed on Nov. 17th...so get those photos in!


The Rules

  1. Photos must be posted to the thread in order to be considered for the challenge.
  2. Any photo submitted for a weekly challenge must be taken during the dates specified in the challenge thread and taken by you! Because not all EXIF data can be verified, we will use the honor system here.
  3. Challenges will be judged solely by the winner of the previous week. There will be no individual voting.
  4. Only one photo entry per member, for each challenge.
Note: Because we are having issues with creating new categories in the Gallery, you will no longer need to upload your photos there also.


There will be no cash or prizes awarded for the Weekly Challenge, unless specifically noted by the site administrator. This is a member-run contest, and the purpose of the Weekly Challenge is to encourage member participation on the forums and to keep you taking pictures!

Any photo will be accepted for the challenge. Edited/straight out of the camera, it does not matter. You are left with complete freedom to do whatever genre of photography you wish to do, and your own interpretation of the challenge subject.
 
Browncoat

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We typically think of bugs and flowers when it comes to macro photography. As Old Man Winter has crept up on us early, (at least in my neck of the woods) it's not always possible to brave the elements and get outside this time of year. It doesn't have to be about creepy-crawlies and pretty flowers!

Macro photography is close-up photography...that's all. Technically, it's defined as photos made between 1/10th life-size and life-size. As the creator of this challenge already said, it doesn't require a specialized lens either:

  • 50–60 mm range typically used for product photography and small objects
  • 90–105 mm range the standard focal range used for insects, flowers, small objects
  • 150–200 mm range gives more working distance
  • a few zooms provide a macro option, but they generally do not allow a 1:1 magnification
I want to encourage more member participation in these challenges! Everyone has access to the lenses listed above. Some important considerations for this challenge:

  • Flash! It helps when illuminating small objects.
  • Distance. Try to keep at least 12" between your lens and your subject.
  • DoF. There is none!
  • Use manual focus for the best results.
Now get out there and get small!
 
Browncoat

Browncoat

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Anthony Hereld said:
a few zooms provide a macro option, but they generally do not allow a 1:1 magnification
Click to expand...

Almost forgot...I will be using my Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro for this challenge. Some of you may have read my posts about it before. This is an inexpensive telephoto lens that can also convert to macro mode (though not a true macro, it's 1:2).

It's a great dual-purpose lens that costs around $200, perfect for the budget-conscious. Put this one on your Christmas list, kids.
 
Browncoat

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Camera: Nikon D90
Mode: Manual
ISO: 200
f/5.6 @ 1/200
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm Macro APO DG
Length: 270mm (Macro mode on)

This was a tough one. My "assistant" and I made several attempts at this before finally getting it right.

My camera was about 3ft from the dominoes, and my flash about the same. Flash was fired remotely from a LumoPro LP605 light stand that was about 6' high. The flash was on a 45 degree angle, bounced from an umbrella down onto the subject. I wanted the faces of the dominoes to be a bit darker than the sides to add dimension to the shot.

Post-processed in ACR, Oloneo PhotoEngine, and given a retro treatment in Photoshop.

LightingSetup.png
 
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Carolina Photo Guy

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Cube Macro small.jpg

And in that spirit, here is my feeble offering.

The inside of my Apple Power Mac G4 Cube called out to me that it wanted to be naked.

Apple computers always were a little kinky!

Pete
 
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"Solar System"

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Exposure Mode: Manual exposure
Exposure Program: Manual
Exposure Time: 1 / 15
Flash: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode, return light not detected
FNumber: 54
Focal Length: 90
Focal Length In 35mm Film: 135
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Light Source: unknown
Metering Mode: Spot
Lens Info: 90, 90, 2.8, 2.8
Lens Model: 90.0 mm f/2.8
 
Browncoat

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Trimmed things down a bit, there was lots of chatter making it difficult to find the actual photos. No bunnies were harmed in the making of this post.
 
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