Wow- it took us 2 1/2 hours to do the 40 minute Liffey Falls walk- man there's a lot to see/photograph on that trail. That place is magical!
These are with my new 100/2.8 Macro, on a 30D, full manual, Tv 250, Av 13, handheld with a 430EX.
PLEASE- any comments, particularly about composition or technique, are welcome!
First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
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First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by the_camera_poser » Sun 20 Jul, 2008 9:44 pm
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by Mickeymoo » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 11:13 am
You have done well, Liffy Falls is certainly a good spot for macro!! Only comment I could make would be that maybe a few of them have the fungi placed a little to central, other than that DoF looks good and exposues are good. I love the purple one, look forward to seeing some more form you.
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by woka » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 1:08 pm
The usual problem with this lens (I've heard - I don't own one yet) is getting used to managing depth of field. But from what I can see, you've done really well! Certainly better than I can od with a new lens. I'm no expert, but I thought I'd share my obs with you anyway!
I'd crop No 4 to remove the fungi at the bottom of the shot - it's a bit distracting.
No 7 is great - lots of nice detail! Could be nice to see it with a longer DOF, but might not have been possible given your stated apeture setting. Sometimes if you focus in or out a little from the ideal focus point can work (rough equivilent of hyperfocus distance).
Favorites: 5 & 8 - really nice shots with plenty of interest.
I'd crop No 4 to remove the fungi at the bottom of the shot - it's a bit distracting.
No 7 is great - lots of nice detail! Could be nice to see it with a longer DOF, but might not have been possible given your stated apeture setting. Sometimes if you focus in or out a little from the ideal focus point can work (rough equivilent of hyperfocus distance).
Favorites: 5 & 8 - really nice shots with plenty of interest.
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by walkinTas » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 6:21 pm
CP, well done. Number five is an exquisite shot. 
Love it.
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by the_camera_poser » Mon 21 Jul, 2008 9:35 pm
thanks all! 
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by tasadam » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 6:57 pm
HAHA! Told ya... Welcome to Tassie!
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by MJD » Mon 22 Sep, 2008 11:00 pm
Very nice. I like #5 as well. Least favourite is #3.
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by Steve » Wed 24 Sep, 2008 9:10 pm
Very nice shots, love the 5th one also. 
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Re: First outing with my new macro lens- Liffey Falls
by the_camera_poser » Thu 25 Sep, 2008 10:56 pm
Thank you all!
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