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    Default New Record: Used Macro Lens 2 Days in a Row...

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    This Morning Glory was photographed at Ding Darling after a brief shower on the SW FLA IPT with the Canon 180 macro lens, the EOS-1D MIII, and the Macro Twin Light at -1 with a ratio of 1:4. ISO 800. Evaluative Metering +1 stop: 1/4 sec. at f/22. Thanks to participant and BPN Member Bob Blanchard who helped block the breeze!

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    Hi Artie,
    Couple of things...........was going to say crop from left to get it out of center (just kidding) :D:D:D.......but I looked at it and I like the way the lines draw you into the center. I was actually shocked to hear that you haven't been using your macro as I love it in time like you encountered and it's fun to find the small critters. My only nit is that the center stamen is a little lost and IMO if you applt Robert A's USM technique..........I think it will pop off the charts.
    I see you've been very busy today and glad to see you in the other posts,
    Roman

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roman Kurywczak View Post
    I see you've been very busy today and glad to see you in the other posts Roman
    Yes, I have been busy. I think that this is 68 posts for today. Playing catch up.

    later and love, artie
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    Looks great artie, I even like the nice even lumin noise, it gives it a film style look.

    Robert

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    This one took my breath away when I saw it in you BAA Bulletin. The colors are magical and I love the raindrops.

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    An attractive colour/pattern capture Artie - I like the compositional placement of the stamens and the rain drops are a bonus - Nice one!!!

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    Hey Arthur, two day in a row with the macro lens, you may get hooked. Love everything about this shot.

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    Lovely image Arthur, the soft colors and those water drops... excellent. Btw isn't it great to photograph other things and creatures besides birds? I cannot imagine myself being only a bird, landscape, macro, or whatever photographer, nature is just too diverse, interesting and beautiful!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vincent Grafhorst View Post
    Btw isn't it great to photograph other things and creatures besides birds? I cannot imagine myself being only a bird, landscape, macro, or whatever photographer, nature is just too diverse, interesting and beautiful!
    I do enjoy photographing other subjects, I just love the birds the best. And macro especially is hard work with all the bending down... Later and love, artie
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    Arthur, I reckon you should get that macro out more often, a great image - and the lens is a lot easier on that shoulder!
    Jon

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    I love how the composition emphasizes the stamens rising out of the fog in the middle of the flower. It does seem a bit noisy though IMO. Congrats on your 2 day record, are you up for three?

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    Does not look too noisy at this end. I struck out on three long ago...

    later and love, artie
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    excellent image. liked the composition & the colours. looks a bit noisy though, but mine is not a pro monitor...

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