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Been waiting for the rain to stop to get outside and take some flower pics. Bluebells are lovely but we could do with some sunshine!
What do you think?
(Hope this has worked)
What do you think?
(Hope this has worked)
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Gardening forever- housework whenever -
Cool pics LG.
Well done.
What camera you got?
Can you give me some lessons?
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Fab - u - lous
Note to self...... get this putting piccies on thingie sorted out.Whether you think you can or whether you think you can't, you are probably right.
Edited: for typo, thakns VC
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Thanks! I'm learning myself CS. I have a Canon EOS 500D. I love it! I've wanted to get my head around ISO's, F stops and apertures for ages and am really enjoying experimenting. I bought the Dummies Guide book and it's been really useful and a mag/book from big supermarket which has lots of useful info.
What I'm really looking forward to doing is some slow shutter speed water shots when we go away to Devon soon. Gotta invest in a tripod and learn how to use it before we go away so I don't look a complete ejit!Gardening forever- housework wheneverComment
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Stunning LG, well done!Granny on the Game in SheffieldComment
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Very nice indeed, the bluebell carpeted woodland looks beautifully serene.
If I may offer one little snippet of advice, when there's no specific point of focus - as in the bluebell woodland scene, a smaller aperture would increase the depth-of-field thereby bringing more of the scene into focus. A slower shutter speed or higher ISO would be required to let more light in as a small aperture obviously reduces the amount of light entering the camera.
The other picture is spot on, the wide aperture reduces depth-of-field and makes the flower stand out in sharp contrast to the defocussed background.
Have a lot of fun with it and please post more pictures. If my constructive criticism isn't welcome then feel free to say so and I'll keep my gob shut...I'm thick-skinned and won't be upset
Tried and Tested...but the results are inconclusive
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Honorary member of the nutters club, by appointment of VeggieChickenComment
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Can I also add that the Rule of Thirds is helpful in composing the shot. You'd be surprised how much better the picture can be, your lovely bluebells might be improved by placing the horizon two thirds up rather than in the middle. Some cameras come with the 9 square grid as an option to show on the display.
ETA: Just looked it up and your camera does have the option in the live view display.
Last edited by Capsid; 08-05-2012, 08:50 PM.Comment
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Indeed, that's a very valuable thing to keep in mind.Originally posted by Capsid View PostCan I also add that the Rule of Thirds is helpful in composing the shot. You'd be surprised how much better the picture can be, your lovely bluebells might be improved by placing the horizon two thirds up rather than in the middle. Some cameras come with the 9 square grid as an option to show on the display.
ETA: Just looked it up and your camera does have the option in the live view display.
As an alternative, placing the horizon line one third up would add a great deal of perspective to the trees, showing off their towering majesty.
The beauty of digital technology is that you can try every conceivable option and delete all but the best results.Tried and Tested...but the results are inconclusive
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Honorary member of the nutters club, by appointment of VeggieChickenComment
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but also, rules were made to be broken
fab bluebells, really remind me of some of Klimts stuff for some reason.Comment
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Liking the composition in picture 2 especially. Looking good...Originally posted by lettucegrow! View PostLook deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=twComment
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Dont forget a shutter cableOriginally posted by lettucegrow! View Post
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=twComment
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like this one...Comment
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^ looks like a modern day artist too who only ever paints birch trees...name escapes me!^Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better...Albert Einstein
Blog - @Twotheridge: For The Record - Sowing and Growing with a Virgin Veg Grower: Spring Has Now Sprung...Boing! http://vvgsowingandgrowing2012.blogs....html?spref=twComment
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shutter cables are prehistoric nowadays i have the same camera its remote controlOriginally posted by VirginVegGrower View PostDont forget a shutter cable
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Blue Crane Training DVD for the Canon T1i/ 500D: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
i can highly recomend the instructional dvd in the above link , i have part 1 & 2 i also have the dummies guide but the dvd is a work through with camera in hand
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