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    Hi, shot this during a macro workshop; hope you like it - it IS looking at you ;) :)

    Camera: 5D2
    Capture date/time: 20 June; 11:47am
    Light condition: overcast
    Lens: EF 100 Macro f/2.8
    Extender: none
    Flash/Comp: none
    ISO: 200
    Exp Prog: AV
    Speed: 1/50
    Aperture: f/8
    Exp Comp: +1
    Metering: Pattern
    WB: Auto
    AF Drive: One Shot
    Tripod: yes

    C&Cs always appreciated!

    Cheers, Jay

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    Sure like it Jay !!! Looks like you it was a good workshop for you !!!

    I like precise focusing, clean bg and selected dof. Framing wise would have made it from a slighter higher angle but still below, corp from the right and leave a little more space to the left.

    Tech wise no sure why use ISO 200 on your fine performing camera? ... 800 would have given you better shutter speed and might even consider going to 1600. I know you had a tripod but still will make a difference. You are going to do great with macro !!!! btw the longer length lenses would have giving the same image but from a longer distance .. at times an advantage !!! Big Congrats Jay !!!

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    Thanks Al, Mike's DOF lesson helped prior to going to the workshop.

    The push at this workshop was to use the lowest ISO that would do the job; biggest thing was using Live View, zooming in to 10X for manually focus, and take the shot.

    Live View is amazing especially when you push the DOF button and see the image exactly like it will appear.

    Have a few more that I will slowly post.

    Cheers,

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    If you have the time it is the ideal thing to do Jay

    ISO wise I think you are shooting yourself in the foot ... Best thing to do is use the lowest ISO technique the switch for a high ISO and compare results. Just do what works !!! Looking forward to more macro images !!!

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    Lovely sharpness & DOF to keep the entire insect in focus.
    Would second Al's views on composition.
    Will look fwd to more macro images... :)

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    Hey Jay! The only thing I'm not loving about this image is the lighter color leaf on top...it is pulling my eye away something terrible. Have you considered toning it down a bit?

    Great insect! Might look at giving his eye another round of selective sharpening since it's kind of out of the focal plane but the rest looks excellent!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julie Kenward View Post
    Hey Jay! The only thing I'm not loving about this image is the lighter color leaf on top...it is pulling my eye away something terrible. Have you considered toning it down a bit?

    Great insect! Might look at giving his eye another round of selective sharpening since it's kind of out of the focal plane but the rest looks excellent!
    Julie, thanks for looking and commenting. Other cropping and a minor adjustment in LR, this has had no PP.

    :D I am currently in the Layers lesson for PS; not yet educationally ready for selective toning or selective sharpening. All tutorials gratefully accepted! This is basically right out of the camera. Cheers,

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