I am new to Nikon cafe. I was experimenting with the D70 and SB-800 in commander mode to back light flowers. f/16, 1/320 sec. ISO 200, Greg
Welcome aboard Greg! Experimenting is everyone's nickname in the cafe... I guess we were all genetic scientists in a "previous life" :-D It's through experimentation that we have reached to a certain level of photo-skills. I'm sure you'll find the cafe full of "area 51s" and with a great public library, too ;-) Enjoy and share!
Greg, welcome to the Cafe!! I was just out shooting with a friend that was showing me the technique that you used here, and I am planning on trying it myself this weekend. It worked well for in this image. BTW, we don't mind if you post images a little larger. Makes it easier for us to see the great pics. I usually post at 800 x 600 or larger. I look forward to seeing more of your posts.
re: thanks Thanks for the welcome. There is one other photo I'd like to post D70, 70-200VR f/5.6 ISO 200 no flash
Re: re: thanks Greg, Welcome to the Cafe. I think your second image is dreamy. You really nailed the color too! I have a lot of difficulty with reds and yellows in nature. Great job. 8)
not sure why but the second picture looks a little out of focus or as some might say a little soft.. but love the colors.... Tim
I like very much the second shot, I guess you made the focus on the third flower from the top. The colors are very good.
Right, Focus is on the 3rd flower down. DOF at f/5.6 is shallow and I think gives the photo a soft feel. I have others with more and less DOF, ( I kept changing f/stops) but I liked this one because of the soft texture.
I really like your second shot a lot. The red is great, and it's very cool how each successive flower going down the line is a bit more open than the one before it.
