Newbie macro

[natnivek]

Hi all,

This is my first time using this setup to take macro. Wanna hear from the experts whether this can "pass" or not.

Just happened a dragonfly came into my bathroom and posed for me so... good lor. So please forgive the background and comment more on the subject can?

Thank you...

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[Falcon]

The subject is well-focused. Very good attempt.

[eejal]

Wah bro..u got open concept toilet? Wonder wat else has came flying into your bathroom...kekrekr..

jokin ah bro..
nice attempt. i'm no expert in here but can appreciate..cheer!!

[nurul]

hi,
like the pics.... can even see the well definite wings of the dragonfly...i'm impress..(partly cos i cannot capture that kinda of pics...)

[natnivek]

Hey all!

Thanks so much for your comments... This gives me a little hope to take better shots. I actually almost gave up hope on anyone commenting on these shots already. I thought that they were so bad that everyone didn't want to criticise them.

In anycase,

Falcon, thanks!

eejal, no lah.. mine not open concept but got open window... I think the dragonfly "holland".

nurul, of course you can! If I can, you confirm can! Just need to know how... And that's what this forum is all about. I think...

[samgoh]

i think its nice! especially for pic no. 2 where there the detail of the dragonfly can be observed..wats your setup for macro? also, is that a dust bunny on your ccd? Dragonfly pic 2

[megaweb]

Not bad for the detail of the insect.

Try to use more diffuse lighting like ext. flash + diffuser. And practise more at the outdoor. Try Botanic Gardens - Marsh Gardens for dragonfly photography.

[natnivek]

Hi Sam! Where have you been man... Good to hear from you! Anyway, thanks for your reply...

Dust bunny? Could be... Haha... But it haven't really bothered my life yet so haven't reached critical level yet. But I'll go home & do some blowing first. Thanks for pointing that out!

My setup for this is a 50mm 1.8 with a Nikon 6T. (My friends calls it my expensive magnifying glass...)

Cheers bro!

[natnivek]

Originally Posted by megaweb Not bad for the detail of the insect. Try to use more diffuse lighting like ext. flash + diffuser. And practise more at the outdoor. Try Botanic Gardens - Marsh Gardens for dragonfly photography.

Thanks megaweb!

I was using a flash & diffuser... Sigh. I'll go practice somemore. But now bo pian, definately need to go outside to take, these few days don't have anymore dragonflies coming into my toilet...

[samgoh]

Originally Posted by natnivek Hi Sam! Where have you been man... Good to hear from you! Anyway, thanks for your reply... Dust bunny? Could be... Haha... But it haven't really bothered my life yet so haven't reached critical level yet. But I'll go home & do some blowing first. Thanks for pointing that out! My setup for this is a 50mm 1.8 with a Nikon 6T. (My friends calls it my expensive magnifying glass...) Cheers bro!

yo kev!

Been looking for a job man...need the moolah to sustain my hobby..bumming around for too long..(which also results in a higher shutter count on my cam hahah)..anyway, when did u get your d70? or is it the D70ssss ?
Your Nikon 6T sounds intersting..and expensive..hahah..i'm going to have to get one of those magnifying glasses soon!!

Cheers mate!

[natnivek]

Originally Posted by samgoh yo kev! Been looking for a job man...need the moolah to sustain my hobby..bumming around for too long..(which also results in a higher shutter count on my cam hahah)..anyway, when did u get your d70? or is it the D70ssss ? Your Nikon 6T sounds intersting..and expensive..hahah..i'm going to have to get one of those magnifying glasses soon!! Cheers mate!

Managed to get a secondhand D70 lah... Definately good enough. But I've to say the Nikon 6T is just a cheap & convenient way to get macro shots. The quality of a proper macro lens is A LOT better. But if you're on a budget, No harm...

All the best for your job search bro! Tell them that you can value add by taking D&D pics!

[samgoh]

hahah

if only the job requirements needed a D&D photographer....

[nurul]

Originally Posted by natnivek Hey all! Thanks so much for your comments... This gives me a little hope to take better shots. I actually almost gave up hope on anyone commenting on these shots already. I thought that they were so bad that everyone didn't want to criticise them. In anycase, Falcon, thanks! eejal, no lah.. mine not open concept but got open window... I think the dragonfly "holland". nurul, of course you can! If I can, you confirm can! Just need to know how... And that's what this forum is all about. I think...

hey u!!..
thanks.... for the encouragement... appreciate it..

[aspire]

Sharp picture you have there.

[natnivek]

Wah... Super old thread...

Thanks for your compliments!