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Discussion in 'Macro, Flowers, Insects, and Greenery' started by virtuamike, Apr 21, 2005.

  1. virtuamike

    virtuamike

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    Mar 22, 2005
    Davis / Bay Area
    I think I'll pick up a macro lens next month.

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    virtuamike, Apr 21, 2005
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  2. Chris101

    Chris101

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    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    I really like that second one, Mike - it's ... different.
     
    Chris101, Apr 21, 2005
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  3. virtuamike

    virtuamike

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    Mar 22, 2005
    Davis / Bay Area
    Thx! I've seen the black background effect a lot on indoor plants but never on wild flowers. Saw lighting conditions and a background I could work with and that's how it came out.
     
    virtuamike, Apr 21, 2005
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  4. Scott Sherman

    Scott Sherman

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    Mar 24, 2005
    Bainbridge Island, Washington
    One way to get the black background in macro is to just take a piece of black matt board with you and place it behind the flower or subject when possilbe. it creates a nice contrasty picture and the colors will jump out at you.
     
    Scott Sherman, Apr 21, 2005
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  5. virtuamike

    virtuamike

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    Mar 22, 2005
    Davis / Bay Area
    Or just find a well-lit flower, a somewhat dark solid background in shadow, and expose for the highlights on the flower. The high contrast forces it to go to black naturally.

    Not a fan of bringing along all that extra gear just for some flowers :wink: Though I might change my mind when I start lugging around the tripod for macro work.
     
    virtuamike, Apr 21, 2005
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  6. Leigh

    Leigh

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    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    I agree...I like it when the lighting conditions are just right. I waited quite a few days for the lighting to be just right on a tree in our back yard to get the desired effect in a shot. I was glad I did.

    Btw, the 4th shot is my favorite....again, your lighting is just lovely! And with the soft colors, you did a terrific job.
     
    Leigh, Apr 21, 2005
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  7. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

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    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    They are all nice, 3rd is my favorite.
     
    greyflash, Apr 21, 2005
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  8. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

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    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Keep your flower shots coming Mike. I enjoy them very much!! :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 21, 2005
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