a leaf

[ortega]

trying my hand at flora

[Stoned]

Hmm I was thinking that a closer crop of the dried up section of the leaf might work better. Though I can't say for sure, it has terrific form and I think it should be given more weight.

Currently this image doesn't have enough focus for it to strike me. It's rather vague.

[Qazwer]

I can see some baning lines or is it only my monitor?

[tltan]

hi bro Ortega,

Nice shot in terms of composition. You using the veins as lead in lines to the subject which is the dried curly leaf?

However, the dried curly leaf seems a lil bit oof. Thats what i think could be better.

Shoot more!

Regards,
tltan

[ortega]

Originally Posted by Qazwer I can see some baning lines or is it only my monitor?

er, sorry ah, what is baning lines?
thanks for noticing

[ortega]

Originally Posted by tltan hi bro Ortega, Nice shot in terms of composition. You using the veins as lead in lines to the subject which is the dried curly leaf? However, the dried curly leaf seems a lil bit oof. Thats what i think could be better. Shoot more! Regards, tltan

thank you for your comments flora master
I will try harder

[sumball]

Originally Posted by ortega er, sorry ah, what is baning lines? thanks for noticing

Haha, wanted to ask too

[Qazwer]

Originally Posted by ortega er, sorry ah, what is baning lines? thanks for noticing

err ... I mean bandings. Anyway, this office monitor seems okay leh.

That means is my home monitor's resolution.

[ortega]

Originally Posted by Qazwer err ... I mean bandings. Anyway, this office monitor seems okay leh. That means is my home monitor's resolution.

your home monitor is a LCD?

My camera is a consumer level camera, no banding issue on my camera

[Qazwer]

Originally Posted by ortega your home monitor is a LCD? My camera is a consumer level camera, no banding issue on my camera

My home monitor is CRT and my office's LCD.

[tltan]

Originally Posted by ortega thank you for your comments flora master I will try harder

oii. Food can anyhow eat, comments cannot anyhow say. I am a newbie compared to you. =)

Anyway, would like to see more!

[tchuanye]

I think the brown curl could use more DOF in this case.

Just my 2 poor c view.....also new to flora macro...

[ortega]

Originally Posted by tchuanye I think the brown curl could use more DOF in this case. Just my 2 poor c view.....also new to flora macro...

thank you for your C&C i think so too
Must bring tripod for flora macros

[fotojoy]

I see so many MACRO masters.
Think I should start saving for my tools ...
What do u recommend? I'm newbie leh ... please be gentle with me

I'm using CANON EOS 300.

[ortega]

Originally Posted by fotojoy I see so many MACRO masters. Think I should start saving for my tools ... What do u recommend? I'm newbie leh ... please be gentle with me I'm using CANON EOS 300.

you need a good steady tripod - buy a good one as it will last you many many years
mine is already more than 15 years old

a dedicated macro lens - 3rd party lens also can, for example the tamron 90, i have not tried the tokina 100 so i cannot say much about that.

a flash with some kind of diffuser - can DIY as well

and lastly shoot shoot shoot