First try using Canon Ixus 400 macro, not sure if it's good. Can some experts give advice?
Exif data still intact with photo.
Exif data still intact with photo.
SniperD said:I think it's more of a close-up than macro.. but no worries, almost all started out like this.
Did you mount your cam on a tripod? Pic looks blurred
Colours are blown (overexposed), resulting in pasty colors and not so attractive view
Try to see if you can find isolated flowers next time, those one flower amidst the plant and use a smaller aperture say f8 and up to take the pic.
Check thru the MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION in the forum, there's plenty of tips and examples to pick up from.
meanwhile, just keep shooting!
cheatchu79 said:I'm a macro and close-up newbie too!! :bsmilie:
Anyway, I have a few comments to add:
(1) when doing macro, go as close to the subject as possible. Thus, the usage of tripod is not really feasible all the time. Instead, if possible, choose a shorter shutter time, and shoot while holding your breath. Probably your shots may turn out blurish at first, due to some shaking. However, through practice, the movement would become less and less, and pictures would turn out good!
(2) also on the point of closing up to the subject, try not to zoom in when your camera is very close, since the focal length of the zoom is beyond that of the subject. To resolve this, use close-up filters.
(3) Shoot more! The more you shoot, the better you'll become!