Close Up of Single Red Flower

I was impressed with the colour that came out of the slides when I

first viewed them. This is my favorite flower shot so far - please

critique this and provide any comments - Thanks

I like the colors and DOF in the background. Maybe more details on the stem will enhance it more

Looks like you needed a macro lens. I also just started working with slide film. Coincidentally enough, I also chose Provia.

 

I had many of the same results you did. High contrast, easy to under expose. I didn't seem to get the brightness out of the film until I went into full stark daylight. Provia seems to be very much a daylight film.

 

Here were my results the second time around: http://www.cam360.com/multimedia/gallery7.html

 

There are a couple OK shots in there. These are all from the same roll of film.

I am an avid shooter of slide film for macro work. The exposure looks dead on in the above shot - good job there. Provia is nice film but if you really want the super bright colors in shooting flowers go for the Fuji Velvia. One more technical issue - the last petal in the back is a little fuzzy - maybe put the camera on a tripod and stop the lens down a little more. But still I like the work.

I myself has just gone to slide film,and waiting for developement, if my films come out a 1/4 of yours, i would be very happy, great shot and nice colours, good luck in your photos.

marc