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    Default Lily Macro

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    I haven't been keeping up very well with the forum, but did want to post an image. Taken at Longwood Gardens Conservatory several weeks ago. This is a crop of a macro.
    Konica Minolta 5D, 100mm macro, 1/40, f2.8, ISO 100, Manual exposure and focus, WB daylight, tripod, indoors, natural light.

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    A very interesting capture.

    I like the color and the diagonals.

    I'm trying to visualize the lily!!

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    Anita:

    Does Longwood allow tripods?

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    Joseph:

    I appreciate you comment. I'm not sure myself which part of the flower this is. I think it is the tip of a petal that folds inward.

    Longwood does allow tripods. All you do it go to the Information desk to get a permit. They allow them all day, but reserve the right to say "no" if Longwood is too crowded, but this has never happened to me. I believe their tripod policy has changed from what it was some years ago. Enjoy!

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    I wish the botanical gardens could have a universal policy for photographing.

    I understand why they don't like tripods. Many photographers use tripods with spikes - a real no - no! Also, they don't want the liability of the public getting hurt/tripping.

    Our local is now asking if we are professional photographers or if our camera is a professional camera. Quite ambiguous to say the least.

    It would be nice if they set one day a week/ or month aside for photographing.

    Thanks for responding.

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    Anita, I love the colors and the flow of this. I think the composition is right on, although this would certainly work as a horizontal as well. I do wish the one curving edge or the knob on the end were just a touch more in focus and I don't think you'll be able to achieve that with sharpening in this case. Now, that's just my personal preference - lots of other people like the really soft edge in a macro like this. For me, though, I'd want a little bit of detail in that front petal to be showing through and letting the rest of the image float in this sea of lemon-lime.

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    Joseph...Longwood does allow tripods all day but you must get a permit near where you purchase your ticket.
    It used to be for the first 2 hours in the morning only. I get there at 9 when they open and I've never been turned down for a permit.

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    Hey Anita, I like the nice soft look and color. I like the DOF.

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    Thank you all for your comments.

    Jules: Getting something this small in sharp focus is really challenging for me. With my not 20/20 eyesight,and manual focus for macros, and small object, it is hit or miss. I'm dreaming of a new camera with live view which would allow me to enlarge and focus more precisely. :-)

    So, I go with the soft look.

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    Hi Anita This is an unusual image to say the least Love simplicity and tones !!! Big Congrats !!!

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