Nikon D750 f/5.6 2.5s 40mm ISO 100
Nikon D750 f/8 2.5s 40mm ISO 100
Nikon D750 f/11 1.30s 40mm ISO 100
Nikon D750 f/6.3 1.30s 40mm ISO 100
After pondering the feedback about the image I submitted for RAJ’s closeup/macro lesson, I realized my understanding of shutter speed was a bit fuzzy and in need of study. So with a bean bag for camera support and the Nikon set on auto-focus (I did not want to be impeded by my lack of experience with manual focus), I experimented with 40 various macro images of peppercorn and Himalayan salt. Of the four posted above, my preference is f/11 at 1.30 seconds.
The image I submitted for RAJ’s “frame your subject” lesson was revisited to darken the lit rectangle on the left as it was noted to be a distraction.
Before
After
RAJ’s notation about the sunflower image in portrait mode brought to mind a photo article about how, as a camera moves closer, an peanut in a match box transforms from an image of a peanut to one of a piece of sculpture. In the sunflower image (right) I cropped the image in portrait and followed up with a bit of clean up along the bottom with Photoshop’s content-fill.
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a meditative journey 
Such subtle differences in these photos, Brenda. I could not select a favorite–I liked them all. Thank you so much for you comment about your lack of experience with manual focus. I try…but with no luck. I so prefer auto. Raj’s suggestions were good; I especially like the sunflowers. They do pop!
I agree about the subtle differences and auto focus. Raj’s suggestions do invite us to move an inch or two out of our comfort zone. Am looking forward to his next challenge. ☺️
me, too!
You will need a tripod!
But…but they are so cumbersome. A bean bag on a table, much easier 😊
Great macro, Brenda. I like the f11 shot. I should be using higher aperture # for macro. Thank you!
I just “assumed” that macros would be best in f/5 and lower…the f/11 taught me, once again, about “assumptions.” 🙂
I have used under f/5 for a long while. I’m learning from you and Raj. Thank you!
this is amazing sharing..!! lovely post..Nice photography tricks..
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Thank you for your feedback and invitation. I enjoyed looking at his work.
I think I also need Raj’s lessons. The subtle changes you make make a lot of difference.
Thank you. It is Raji’s lessons and feedback that are nudging me to explore. Thank goodness for digital cameras in that multiple images don’t incur the cost like film.
I know. It is also the reason why I like digital cameras. 🙂
I just realized that I copied your idea of using the H salt for the macro photo lesson without mentioning your idea … I just didn’t remember when I did it.
I apologize.
It is okay
It’s okay
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Thank you for this reblog. There was a bit of learning that came from this experiment that I am glad to share.