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barninga — Even in the littlest things
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Published: 2007-04-19 20:09:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 1054; Favourites: 24; Downloads: 24
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A macro shot experiment, done with a 28mm reversed lens.This is the inside of a tulip; the image was resized to less than one third of its original size.
The magnification ratio is a bit greater than 4.
Note the shallow depth of field...
How many bugs are there? See a 1:1 crop !
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I like the brightness and delcate greens and yellows. In the words of Robert Capa, "If your photos are bad, you're not close enough." Macro gives these words a whole new meaning 
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thanks for the comment. your quote does make sense.
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Love the compositon of this off centre - amazing shot! Love the crop detail too
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that's really beautiful. the colors are great
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thanks dear! i tried to show how things are always more complex (and beautiful) than they appeear...
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This is really pretty. Almost seems like you're in an alien world with the little buggy-boo it's only inhabitant. Well done.
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thank you anna.
btw, it's a pleasure to see you around again.
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Thanks, Stefano! 
It's such a pleasure to stop by again and to wander around the galleries!
Though... I have 907 messages to take care of!
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Really nice, it looks more like a vector work in the thumb
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thanks!
it's true, dof can be a problem with this kind of phtography.
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So this kind of shot is the macro experiment you were talking about. Let me put it simple: I love it. 
Amazing.
I see two bugs, and a dot that might be the third.
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yes, it's one of my first experiments. it's fun. but only a part of the shots i take are of acceptable quality. the dof is so shallow that even with fast shutter times you risk to move the camera. not enough to blur the shot, but enough anyway to have the subject out of focus. i need more practice
there are three bugs actually. see the 1:1 crop ...
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Yeah, it's all about practise. Though maybe a tripod could help too? Just for the steadness - it's hard to keep REALLY steady without one, and if you move just a slight bit that may change the shot completely.
I tried finding the 3 bugs, but only 2 of them I see clearly. Is the third one out of focus? Right on the top edge, on the left side, could that be it?
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yes, a tripod would help. more, it would be a requirement, but often it is impractical to use it outdoor, when you wnat to catch a lower in the middle of a bush, or an insect that doesn't listen when you ask to stand still...
did you look at the 1:1 crop? two of the bugs are in the left lower corner, a smaller one before a bigger and darker one. the third bug is on the right, alone, and clearly visible
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that's wild---looking in the inside with the lighting. Different
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thank you for the 
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and I really like it!! Look foward to seeing your new shots as you continue this newer venture---good stuff.
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there are three bugs actually... see the 1:1 crop
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those little devils were hiding!
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very nice, this was taken with your home-made lens?
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yes, it was.
well to say the truth, the lens is not home made: i just mount it reversed. the lighting device is homemade instead... i will upload a tutorial soon.
thanks for your comment!
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cool, i look forawrd to the tutorial
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thanks! they are natural, i did not enhance them.
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