Rose

Critique Welcomed

I shot this at 52mm, 1/60, f8, ISO 200., on my Nikon D3000. I believe it was the only photo I shot in "close up" setting as I couldn't get a nice photo with a larger aperture in Av setting (a tripod is probably needed). That's why the aperature is still large. I need to figure out how to put in all the settings in manual. I can only get either the aperture or shutter speed in, but when I try to get the other in I can't figure out how to get it into the camera. I'll finally get some help figuring it out.   I actually did find the rose from my other rose picture, but it had wilted considerably in just 1 day. Thanks for any thoughts on this.

Critiques Welcomed.

Unable to get a nice picture with a smaller aperture (as recommended),

so lack of sharpness like my other rose (which was wilted so I didn't

reshoot). Having trouble getting all settings into the camera in

manual setting; I think the solution may lie there. I get either the

fstop or shutter in but can't get the other into the camera. I think

I need to also get a tripod, and have the nerve to pick a flower from

the park and bring it home. So this was shot at 56mm, 1/60, f8,

ISO200 (the camera's close up setting). Again, comments welcomed

I didn't mean to repeat myself above.  Still learning photo.net!

Hi

You do realize that almost all digital pics need to be adjusted out of the camera? Photoshop does this best, but there are other ways.

Try taking several shots of your subject with different settings. Use a flash as one variable. For me, this  one is way too soft,although some folks like that, and that's fine, however lack of detail and general flatness (would help if more clear shadows were present) detract from this one - colors are better though.

Allow the exif details (shooting info) to show up on your photo so viewers will have more info on how was shot and you don't have to write it out each time  :)  Learn by doing- the more you take, the better you will get. The beauty of digital is it doesn't cost anymore to shoot 50 shots than one.

Greg

Hi Greg, Thanks for your comments. They are really helpful. I can't figure out how to get my shot details attached to the photo, and would really appreciate if someone could help me do that.  I do some post production with 2 different programs (Irfanview & Picasso), but I am really against obvious post-production in general and am leaning toward using as little as I can, especially as I am still a beginner. I can't afford any more software or equipment (tripod or macro lens) right now, but I figure I have to hone my skills with what I've got :).  I shot this exactly flower at a few other settings. Maybe I will attach them here later, once I figure our how to get the details attached....help anyone?  Thanks again Greg.

I use post production to achieve as near reproduction of reality as possible. You can  improve light and bring color closer to nature as well as sharpness. As far as adding exif info details - good question. I tried to figure it out - I've obviously done it - but couldn't- hopefully, someone should answer this - or ask one of the moderators - they are very helpful.

A decent tripod can be had at Wal-Mart or similar in the 30 -40$ range.But a tripod will only steady the camera - 1/2 the equation - the subject must be steady too - or very fast shutter speed.

Keep shooting- OK, keep iso below but around 1000 outside to get fast shutter in the 1/400  1/500 range. The shallower the f stop yes you will get faster shutter speed, but smaller area of sharpness. Take several shots at 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 14 18 and see the difference.

Practice!

G

............. Greg is working well with you on this image, so I will butt out from there(smiles).

Exif data upload......... PN allows you to upload your camera and lens details through your "Profile" input screens. Got to your profile and scroll down to the equipment button. You can either type in the info or filter for it.

Now. When you upload an image, the system takes you to a screen set-up that displays the uploaded image. Underneath your image (if you scroll down) you will see where you can "add a caption" together with a whole host of other headings. If you click on "equipment" you can select the camera and lens you used for this shot (provided you have populated your specific camera/lens details). Scroll further down and you will find the exif heading.... click on that and the exif will appear (leave the pop-up open). Scroll further down and select the correct folder name for your image........ then hit the upload/accept button.

This will "make live" or attach the camera/lens and exif data for that image.

Give it a go, and get back to me if you still have issues.

Good luck.

Thanks for your suggestions Greg...all good and much appreciated! Heather

Thanks Grayham for the help on getting the exposures details in with the photos! That should do it! I really appreciate your time in writing that all out! Heather

I like the diagonal placement of the flowers. Well done.