Continuing to try and master the Macro lens

[nigpd]

Ive been practicing using the Macro lens again and trying to get the subject fully in focus with the limited DOF. Quite a few of my recent images have lost a bit of focus somewhere on the body, even though the eye has been in focus.

I took ages over this one, coming in at different angles, trying to keep the composition and light "right" as well as trying to get everything in focus. Good job they were at it for longer than I could be

This is the best of the bunch. C&C welcome as always

 

[BooBear]

This is great - love the detail and composition. Have you tried posting it in the macro section - might get more feedback there?

 

[nigpd]

Oops, good thinking :bonk:

Mods, please could you transfer this post to the Macro section? Thanks

 

[arclight]

I think your perseverance has paid off very handsomely, Nigel.
Excellent shot in all respects.

 

[kaz10]

another beauty

 

[Bap]

Great shot, the hard work definetely paid off!

 

[Martyn...]

The composition and subject isolation with the simple background, with a crisp subject really make the shot Nigel

 

[Trev4]

You've got my vote, it looks spot on to me

 

[billybob99]

Very good composition focus and dof spot on

 

[nigpd]

Thanks for all your encouraging comments guys, they are much appreciated.

 

[RJL2005]

Very good composition focus and dof spot on

That's an excellent shot

 

[Brachytron]

Perfect Nigel!

 

[damage]

superb shot!!!!

 

[CoughlinPhotog.]

Amazing!

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Well you've nailed that one for sure, it's a beauty. When dealing with macro and narrow dof you need to lay the focal plane just right to get the best out of it, crack that and you are halfway there.

 

[nigpd]

thanks for the very kind comments guys. They are much appreciated

 

[dangermoose]

National Geographic! Brilliant capture.

 

[nigpd]

National Geographic! Brilliant capture.

Thanks David, praise indeed, but I have seen the pictures in National Geographic and I kinda think I have a bit of a way to go yet, but I would like to think I'm on the right road at least

 

[mal52]

Great shot spot on

 

[HornetSting]

Very good Nigel, the detail is amazing, and the dof is spot on, blends in nicely with the shot. I need to get one of these lenses, its amazing how mundane things can look interesting using macro.

 

[nigpd]

Great shot spot on

Thanks Mal

Very good Nigel, the detail is amazing, and the dof is spot on, blends in nicely with the shot. I need to get one of these lenses, its amazing how mundane things can look interesting using macro.

Once you look through a macro lens, it's a whole new world. Challenging to do, but I'm finding it very rewarding on the occassions I get it right