Extending the use of my macro lens

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 17:28

Was on leave today and so decided to head for Toa Payoh garden for some shooting.

A chocolate pansy

Some flower shots

**hwchoy** · 2nd May 2008, 17:51

lovely exposure.

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 17:54

Thanks choy.

**Simon** · 2nd May 2008, 18:04

exposure is nice but I think should shoot at a stop or 2 slower on your shutterspeed to brighten the background

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 18:08

Thanks Simon. Point noted.

**hwchoy** · 2nd May 2008, 18:11

Originally Posted by Simon

exposure is nice but I think should shoot at a stop or 2 slower on your shutterspeed to brighten the background

that could be a matter of taste

**trident** · 2nd May 2008, 18:17

Eugene,
What a surprise, very nice shots.
Love the dragonfly shot, very good background

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 18:45

Thanks Richard.

**Cpark188** · 2nd May 2008, 19:03

Hi genes, nice shots and I like the 4th. picture. Can see the flowers tackling the heat and clear background. Cheers, keep it up.

**ranmasatome** · 2nd May 2008, 19:17

The first butter fly a bit harsh in my opinion.. but the dragonfly is lovely..

**hwchoy** · 2nd May 2008, 19:23

hey you up the background? I think the impact is lost esp the last pix.

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 19:36

Background was brighter in the raw formats. I made it darker. Also, last picture was shot without the direct sunlight.

**ranmasatome** · 2nd May 2008, 19:39

last flower is plumbago?

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 19:49

I don't know their names.

Except for the ixora.

**benny** · 2nd May 2008, 21:27

Very nice!! Especially the 3rd and 5th pictures!

Cheers,

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 21:48

I especially like the 3rd picture too. Gives me a surreal feel.

**hwchoy** · 2nd May 2008, 21:58

that's why we call a sweet bokeh.

**Simon** · 2nd May 2008, 21:59

actually the last photo is the best of the lot, however I realised all the subject is too centralised :P

**hwchoy** · 2nd May 2008, 22:04

I agree with simon although I prefer a darker background to highlight the bouquet.

**genes** · 2nd May 2008, 22:10

Why are centralize pictures not recommended? Makes the picture boring? I think I'm not creative enough....

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