Glen Webber ~ NZ Wildlife Photography. - Macro Photo's

Cactus close up

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:20:36 +1200

Close up of a cactus.

[close up cactus picture]

I've been thinking a lot recently about what's required to improve my photography.
In particular about the basic compositional elements that help make up a great photo, and where my photos fall short.
While doing this and searching through my ever growing stack of not-yet-reviewed shots I came across this.

It's a close up picture of the centre top of one of my cacti. Its a great example of pattern used in photography.
Something thats usually one of my weak points. So I was more than happy to edit it up when I had time.
The depth of field in this shot is awesome too. Especially considering I shot the cactus at f/10.
Its caused by there being a noticeably dip in the centre of the cactus's top, and steep sides falling away very quickly around the outside.
Cactus photograph taken with my Nikon D300 SRL of course :-)

Glen news: I'm starting to feel a lot better, so hopefully updates will get back their there usual regularity soon.

Photograph Information
Image Description:	Cactus close up of its top. Auckland, New Zealand.
Camera Make:	Nikon Corporation.	Camera Model:	Nikon D300 Digital SLR (DSLR).	Date:	5th April 2008.
Focal Length:	120mm.	35mm Equiv Focal Length:	180mm.	Aperture:	f/10.
White Balance:	Auto.	Flash Used:	No.	Exposure Time:	1/25th of a second.
Light Source:	N/A.	Metering Mode:	Center Weight.	Exposure Mode:	Manual.
Software:	Converted from RAW using Nikon ViewNX. Post editing with The Gimp.
Accessories Utilised:	Nikon MB-D10 battery grip. Nikon EN-EL3e Li-ion battery pack. Nikon lens hood, Scandisk Extream IV CompactFlash.
Photographer Comments:	None.		Lens Used:	Nikkor 18-200mm VR DX lens.
Model Credit:	N/A.	Photograph Copyright: ©	Glen Webber 2008. All rights reserved.

Cya all,
G/

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Hello little mantis

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 16:09:07 +1200

Mantis, mantis, macro mantis.

[mantis photograph]

So I spent some of my weekend shooting Macro with my Nikon D300 SLR.
I spent a bit of time trying out Macro filters, but found them more awkward to use, than they were worth.
Especially in low light situations.

The photo for today is a cool little macro mantis picture taken using my 18-200 VR Nikkor. (Sans use of macro filters.)
I must admit I'm tempted to consider a dedicated macro with VR, but they're not cheap.... We'll see.

Until tomorrow all,
CYa's.
G/

More macro photography with the little Sony

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:35:42 +1300

Another cool little macro shot from Marlborough over Christmas.

The little Sony T-100 digital camera is amazing for macro photography.
I love this picture.

About macro photography

Macro photography is close-up photography. Generally defined as the image projected on the film or digital sensor is close to the same size as the subject. So in that case photographing something small. A better definition I think is being able to print easily at 1:1 or bigger. Which is pretty easy to acheive with today's technology.

You can have a look at Wikipedia's definition also.

More laters,
G/

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Have A Great Oh Eight

nospam@example.com (Glen) — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:17:49 +1300

I hope all have had a good holidays and are looking forward to a great year.

For the sake of getting something up here's a pic of some wood. Its me playing with the macro functions of my new Sony T-100 ulta sub-compact digital camera. I took only it with me while away to force myself to learn how to use some of its functions. I've got to say I'm even more happy with my purchase having done so.

Anyway, as always, more later,
G/

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