Owen's 52:2012 - Week 18: Garden macro experimentation

owenfranssen · 05-03-2012, 10:09

Hi all I completed a 365 project last year. Instead of continuing this for 2012, I opted to try and go for quality over quantity and do a 52 week project instead.
Below are the photos in my 52 so far:

Week 1: Feeding the ducks at the lake in a strong wind. These birds were almost stationary right in front of me.

Week 2: "Please play with me"

Week 3: I built a DIY light box/tent and tried to replicate this very common shoe shot. Converted to B&W in Lightroom

Week 4: A double rainbow shot out of my office window with my new D7000. Just upgraded from a D60.

Week 5: I attempted to get a nice moon shot using my M42 fit 300mm prime, but its a bit too blurry for my liking

Week 6: A 30 second exposure overlooking the lake at a local golf club - I used a poor mans big stopper, aka a sheet of welding glass. Colour corrected and converted to B&W in Lightroom

owenfranssen · 05-03-2012, 10:09 **Thread Starter**

Week 7: I got some cheap macro extension tubes (non AF ones) and tried to recreate a limited light portrait I'd seen on another forum but using a Lego Indiana Jones instead.

Week 8: Refillable pencil again using the extension tubes. Converted to B&W and grain added in Lightroom

Week 9: These grow on the bank of the river which runs across the road from my office. Not seen them before so I though they were worth a photo.

I think I'm up to date... :P I have trouble keeping track of the weeks.

Any feedback will be much appreciated.

alsjazzera · 05-03-2012, 23:14

Hi Owen some nice pics but a title or some explanation would be good

owenfranssen · 06-03-2012, 09:06 **Thread Starter**

My apologies for the lack of descriptions, I was trying to catch up. In fact until yesterday I wasn't sure that I hadn't missed any :P I've only posted them in a Flickr group thus far which makes it a little hard to keep track of what weeks I've posted. I've added a few comments

owenfranssen · 10-03-2012, 20:57 **Thread Starter**

This weeks photo. We took our dog for walk today

Log Bridge by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr

owenfranssen · 25-03-2012, 22:06 **Thread Starter**

Some macro experimentation with a decorative set of seashells I found in our bathroom

The first beautiful day of the year so far, spring is well and truly here

owenfranssen · 27-03-2012, 22:28 **Thread Starter**

Week 13: Bluebells - spring is definitely running ahead of schedule this year.

blondie606 · 30-03-2012, 18:50

Hi Owen....apologies for not popping in before...you have some great images in here

Love those bluebells...nice to see a different angle

The shell image is beautiful...lovely tones , simple & very effective...can see this one framed & large on a wall

Waterfall....love it...nuff said

Keep the images coming.....I'll make a point of nipping back soon

owenfranssen · 30-03-2012, 22:36 **Thread Starter**

Thank you very much for the comments Blondie. I'll try not to disappoint with future photos

owenfranssen · 08-04-2012, 00:11 **Thread Starter**

Been to this castle plenty in the day time, but never in the evening before.

Ross Castle at night by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr

manda · 08-04-2012, 06:31

Sorry I've not commented before. All your images are brilliant - well composed and presented.

owenfranssen · 16-04-2012, 21:25 **Thread Starter**

This week I attempted to re-create that 1950s Hollywood portrait look. Thanks to my gorgeous wife for posing, and my sister-in-law for the two hours of hair & makeup.

Southdowns · 17-04-2012, 16:24

What a lovely shot; I think you've achieved what you set out to do, and I bet your wife quite enjoyed it didn't she?

owenfranssen · 17-04-2012, 16:38 **Thread Starter**

She was a little uncomfortable posing, but she's happy out with her photos

owenfranssen · 24-04-2012, 13:45 **Thread Starter**

Quick shot this last week while I was out taking some promotional photos for a local restaurant

Candle Light by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr

owenfranssen · 30-04-2012, 21:49 **Thread Starter**

Spent Sunday at the indoor climbing centre, good opportunity to practice a different avenue of photography

Southdowns · 30-04-2012, 22:06

Very nice! That could have been such an ordinary snap, but you've managed to capture something (not sure what), that makes it quite abstract. I love it

owenfranssen · 05-05-2012, 16:19 **Thread Starter**

Had a play with my macro extension tubes out in the garden today with mixed results. Focus and exposure are a bit hit and miss for me using these.

Flower macro by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr

05-03-2012, 10:09	#1
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Owen's 52:2012 - Week 18: Garden macro experimentation Hi all I completed a 365 project last year. Instead of continuing this for 2012, I opted to try and go for quality over quantity and do a 52 week project instead. Below are the photos in my 52 so far: Week 1: Feeding the ducks at the lake in a strong wind. These birds were almost stationary right in front of me. Week 2: "Please play with me" Week 3: I built a DIY light box/tent and tried to replicate this very common shoe shot. Converted to B&W in Lightroom Week 4: A double rainbow shot out of my office window with my new D7000. Just upgraded from a D60. Week 5: I attempted to get a nice moon shot using my M42 fit 300mm prime, but its a bit too blurry for my liking Week 6: A 30 second exposure overlooking the lake at a local golf club - I used a poor mans big stopper, aka a sheet of welding glass. Colour corrected and converted to B&W in Lightroom Last edited by owenfranssen; 05-05-2012 at 16:18. Reason: Title updated

05-03-2012, 10:09 Thread Starter	#2
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Week 7: I got some cheap macro extension tubes (non AF ones) and tried to recreate a limited light portrait I'd seen on another forum but using a Lego Indiana Jones instead. Week 8: Refillable pencil again using the extension tubes. Converted to B&W and grain added in Lightroom Week 9: These grow on the bank of the river which runs across the road from my office. Not seen them before so I though they were worth a photo. I think I'm up to date... :P I have trouble keeping track of the weeks. Any feedback will be much appreciated. Last edited by owenfranssen; 06-03-2012 at 09:21.

10-03-2012, 20:57 Thread Starter	#5
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Owen's 52 Project: Waterfalls This weeks photo. We took our dog for walk today Log Bridge by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr Last edited by owenfranssen; 12-03-2012 at 11:12. Reason: Title updated

30-03-2012, 18:50	#8
blondie606 Loves the place Real name : Lynne Posts: 4,648 Camera: Nikon D7000	Hi Owen....apologies for not popping in before...you have some great images in here Love those bluebells...nice to see a different angle The shell image is beautiful...lovely tones , simple & very effective...can see this one framed & large on a wall Waterfall....love it...nuff said Keep the images coming.....I'll make a point of nipping back soon __________________ MyFlickr Click the colored logo for my 52 for 2013 :

08-04-2012, 06:31	#11
manda Been here a while Real name : Amanda Herbert Location: Hackney, London Posts: 398 Camera: D600	Sorry I've not commented before. All your images are brilliant - well composed and presented. __________________ Portfolio \| Facebook \| Google + \| Flickr

05-03-2012, 23:14	#3
alsjazzera Forum Regular Real name : Allan Location: Chester Posts: 1,213 Camera: Canon 550D	Hi Owen some nice pics but a title or some explanation would be good

06-03-2012, 09:06 Thread Starter	#4
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	My apologies for the lack of descriptions, I was trying to catch up. In fact until yesterday I wasn't sure that I hadn't missed any :P I've only posted them in a Flickr group thus far which makes it a little hard to keep track of what weeks I've posted. I've added a few comments

25-03-2012, 22:06 Thread Starter	#6
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Some macro experimentation with a decorative set of seashells I found in our bathroom The first beautiful day of the year so far, spring is well and truly here

27-03-2012, 22:28 Thread Starter	#7
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Week 13: Bluebells - spring is definitely running ahead of schedule this year.

30-03-2012, 22:36 Thread Starter	#9
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Thank you very much for the comments Blondie. I'll try not to disappoint with future photos

08-04-2012, 00:11 Thread Starter	#10
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Been to this castle plenty in the day time, but never in the evening before. Ross Castle at night by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr

16-04-2012, 21:25 Thread Starter	#12
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	This week I attempted to re-create that 1950s Hollywood portrait look. Thanks to my gorgeous wife for posing, and my sister-in-law for the two hours of hair & makeup.

17-04-2012, 16:24	#13
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,266 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	What a lovely shot; I think you've achieved what you set out to do, and I bet your wife quite enjoyed it didn't she? __________________ My 2013 E.T.C. Thread and My 2013 E.T.C. Set on Flickr

17-04-2012, 16:38 Thread Starter	#14
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	She was a little uncomfortable posing, but she's happy out with her photos

24-04-2012, 13:45 Thread Starter	#15
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Quick shot this last week while I was out taking some promotional photos for a local restaurant Candle Light by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr

30-04-2012, 21:49 Thread Starter	#16
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Spent Sunday at the indoor climbing centre, good opportunity to practice a different avenue of photography

30-04-2012, 22:06	#17
Southdowns Feet under the table Real name : Mark Location: Near Portsmouth Posts: 2,266 Camera: Walkman Alpha 65	Very nice! That could have been such an ordinary snap, but you've managed to capture something (not sure what), that makes it quite abstract. I love it

05-05-2012, 16:19 Thread Starter	#18
owenfranssen New here Real name : Owen Posts: 40 Camera: Nikon D7000	Had a play with my macro extension tubes out in the garden today with mixed results. Focus and exposure are a bit hit and miss for me using these. Flower macro by Owen Franssen Photography, on Flickr