1st Attempt

G.K.Jnr.

G.K.Jnr.

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I've been so "Impressed" with the images and comments that go into making up this section that I thought I'd try and get into it and give it a go myself. So this is my 1st attempt at close up/macro photography. It was taken on a Fuji X-T1 with the 55-200 zoom lens together with 10mm + 16mm Pixco extension tubes. There'll be more rubbish on the way to bore you as I try to improve.

George.

Orange Dalia-1288 by G.K.Jnr., on Flickr
 
poacher said:
You should see the rubbish in my folders that will never see the light of day, I should really clear them out.

I like it , I like the colours.
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Thanks Poacher, Your comments are very much appreciated. I'll keep trying to improve.(y)

George.
 
Nowt wrong with that shot George, it's a good start and I'm sure you will get some good comments about it.
 
JohnBW83 said:
I like it. The colours are very pleasing and the shallow depth of field works for me as it draws the eye to the middle of the flower. Well done.
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Thanks John, Much appreciated, at the moment I'm absolutely buzzing with this section and can't wait to really get cracking on some more shots.(y)

George.
 
Graham said:
Nowt wrong with that shot George, it's a good start and I'm sure you will get some good comments about it.
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Thank you Graham much appreciated comments. There's still a very long way to go yet.(y)

George.
 
Lez325 said:
top effort George- I like that a lot

Les ;)
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Thanks Les, I appeciate your comments very much. I'm honoured to get them from someone with your experience.(y)

George.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
Thanks Les, I appeciate your comments very much. I'm honoured to get them from someone with your experience.(y)

George.
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<--- sniggers withal crafty smile ☺
 
Oooh! i like that, it is almost hypnotic, no matter where you look yours eyes end up back in the same place.
 
Great close-up. The shallow DOF really draws your eye to the centre. Nice one!
 
T0p cat said:
Oooh! i like that, it is almost hypnotic, no matter where you look yours eyes end up back in the same place.
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Well thank you TOp cat, those comments are very much appreciated.(y)

George.
 
BintyMcFrazzles said:
Great close-up. The shallow DOF really draws your eye to the centre. Nice one!
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Thank you very much Jackie for those kind comments, Appreciated.(y)

George.
 
GardenersHelper said:
First attempt. Blimey. That's good. Colours, clarity, composition (including a "non-standard" crop that works very well), all looking good to me.
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Thank you Nick for your kind comments they are much appreciated.(y)

I should say though that I'm far from new to photography it's just that I've never done close up/macro work before and I'm really enjoying the challenge.:)

George.
 
Good work George, I like the composition combined with the square crop. My personal preference would be for slightly more DOF. I don't think it needs extending throughout the image but another row or 2 of petals in focus would be beneficial IMO. There are also some strong highlights in the center of the flower, so I think you should look into adding some kind of diffusion.

Not really a crit as such, but something worth checking into. How does the colour match the original? I have no way of knowing of course, but some of the techniques Nick details here are very useful for retaining more accurate colour rendition. I think these are a must for flower shots, looking at the stark difference in colours on some of my flower shots.
 
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TimmyG said:
Good work George, I like the composition combined with the square crop. My personal preference would be for slightly more DOF. I don't think it needs extending throughout the image but another row or 2 of petals in focus would be beneficial IMO. There are also some strong highlights in the center of the flower, so I think you should look into adding some kind of diffusion.

Not really a crit as such, but something worth checking into. How does the colour match the original? I have no way of knowing of course, but some of the techniques Nick details here are very useful for retaining more accurate colour rendition. I think these are a must for flower shots, looking at the start difference in colours on some of my flower shots.
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Many thanks for your comments Tim I appreciate them all very much and will take them all on board.(y)

With regards to colour balance etc it's pretty accurate. I already use the grey/white card system (which I used on this shot) and sometimes a colour meter together with a properly calibrated computer & monitor system.
I need this as a lot of my photography is catalogue and product shots for clients that obviously need accurate colour to show off their products.

George.
 
Tintin124 said:
I wish my first attempt was as good as that.

Great shot I really like it.
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Many thanks Bryn I'm flattered and appreciate your comments. I have a long way to go to catch up to your standard though.(y)

George.
 
G.K.Jnr. said:
Many thanks for your comments Tim I appreciate them all very much and will take them all on board.(y)

With regards to colour balance etc it's pretty accurate. I already use the grey/white card system (which I used on this shot) and sometimes a colour meter together with a properly calibrated computer & monitor system.
I need this as a lot of my photography is catalogue and product shots for clients that obviously need accurate colour to show off their products.

George.
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Ah cool! Top marks in that case!
 
Looks like you will fit quite nicely in this section just watch out for the mischievous ones ;)

The image is beautiful, gorgeous colours nad i love the crop you've done, right up my street:D
 
Cg_Girl said:
Looks like you will fit quite nicely in this section just watch out for the mischievous ones ;)

The image is beautiful, gorgeous colours nad i love the crop you've done, right up my street:D
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Thanks T, I really appreciate your comments.(y)

I don't mind mischievous banter of any kind (I have very thick skin).:D

Constructive crit is very good for anyone who is trying to improve or even for an expert, and in my book it's always worth a polite reply even if you don't agree with it. We all have different views on images as well as everything else around us.

George.
 
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