tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post1044653815638643942..comments2023-12-26T08:34:11.932+00:00Comments on Macro Photography For Beginners: Macro Insect PhotographyMarvin Africahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11543696676410277625noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-51166905602997837272009-12-27T22:10:06.297+00:002009-12-27T22:10:06.297+00:00Hello Chrissy,
I've had such a lot of positive...Hello Chrissy,<br />I've had such a lot of positive feedback recently that I'm now considering writing some new articles for this blog. <br /><br />Thanks for your comment and I hope you managed to catch (not litterally) one of those clouded yellows!Marvin Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543696676410277625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-31933002192513239312009-10-21T15:52:16.045+01:002009-10-21T15:52:16.045+01:00I am really enjoying your blog which is very infor...I am really enjoying your blog which is very informative but easy to understand. I wish I had found it ages ago...<br />However, having discovered it now, I shall contunue to read further. Btw the touches of humour are excellent, I can see myself running around chasing butterflies initially... hehe<br />I still do if it is those confounded clouded yellow's but as you say, setting yourself up in a good place is usually much more useful. Right...I am off to learn some more ~ ChrissyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03252876587579985190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-90776371567726858402009-07-05T11:25:19.650+01:002009-07-05T11:25:19.650+01:00Hello Shutterspeed, (I like your username!)
I’m g...Hello Shutterspeed, (I like your username!)<br /><br />I’m glad that you found my articles of interest and hope that you are enjoying the strange world of macro photography. The <b>Tamron SP AF 90mm f/2.8 Di macro </b> lens always gets good reviews. It is a good choice of lens for a beginner to macro photography. I would have thought that your previous experience of portrait photography will help with composition etc.<br /><br />It is surprising how many people ask for my opinion on their photographs and I always respond the same way. It is more important what <b>YOU</b> think of your photography than what other people think. However, if you upload some images to an online gallery (for example flickr) I’d be quite happy to have a rummage through them!<br /><br />Let me know how it goes…<br /><br />MarvinMarvin Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543696676410277625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-6158650994995498552009-06-29T03:49:45.750+01:002009-06-29T03:49:45.750+01:00Hi Marvin,
I read your articles with great interes...Hi Marvin,<br />I read your articles with great interest and have just begun on macro photography. I have been quite passionate about other forms of photography (i.e portraits and events) and finally decided to pursue macro since I've always been fascinated with nature and its beauty. <br /><br />Just bought a Tamron 90mm f2.8 macro a few days earlier and took it out to the field the next day for some test shots. Would love to show you some of the shots and have your feedback, if you don't mind..<br /><br />Anyway, I've also bookmarked your site and will be looking forward to your next tips. Keep up the good work and thanks!shutterspeedhttp://www.shutterspeed9.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-63596132268285122302009-05-20T10:51:14.066+01:002009-05-20T10:51:14.066+01:00Hello Lee
That’s an interesting comment you’ve wr...Hello Lee<br /><br />That’s an interesting comment you’ve written…I’m not really sure where to begin. I’ve had a quick look through your gallery and thought it was very impressive. I like the scientific approach to nature. <br /><br />The transition from a digital point and shoot camera to digital SLR might take a while. A lot of the problems you have encountered are covered on my website although admittedly not particularly easy to find. <br /><br />I would recommend researching Aperture Values, Shutter Speed, Exposure and Depth of Field. Understanding how all these are related <B>should</B> make using the Digital SLR much easier. It will still go wrong but now you will know why.<br /><br />Also consider shooting in RAW. This will give you an opportunity to make adjustments to your original captured images before converting them to JPGs. <br /><br />I would forget about filters, extension tubes and tele-converters for now as they all reduce the amount of light reaching the camera sensor. You can place a layer of tissue paper over the pop-up flash (with an elastic band) to diffuse the light. Try using larger apertures (smaller f number i.e. f11) and focus the lens manually. Autofocus is unreliable for macro photography. <br /><br />I hope this does not add to the confusion! Hopefully it will not be long before you are happy again. I’ve been using a digital SLR for years and still get it all wrong sometimes…<br /><br />I suppose if else fails you could buy a book! LOLMarvin Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543696676410277625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-2389209087917791882009-05-19T03:27:00.000+01:002009-05-19T03:27:00.000+01:00Hi Marvin,
I came across this article while tedio...Hi Marvin,<br /><br />I came across this article while tediously going through every bit of online advice about insect photography I can find.<br /><br />I have been taking bug photos for about 4-5 years using a digital pocket camera. <br /><br />I was happy. I knew nothing about digital cameras or photography. I got lots of neat bug pics. I posted a ton of them online.<br /><br />After almost 5 years of this, I started thinking about upgrading to a DSLR system. After all, better equipment means better images - right? LOL.<br /><br />Now I own a brand new Nikon D40X with 2 Nikkor AF-S VR lenses (18-55mm & 55-200mm). I also managed to borrow a Nikon 105mm macro lens. After almost a week of trial and error, I started asking for advice where ever I could and reading whatever I could find that seemed appropriate. I am not at all happy with the new system. I understand I have a steep learning curve to overcome but even after 2 weeks of countless shots, I have no idea what I am doing. The only lens I can consistently get a usable image from is the 18-55mm stopped down to f22, at the 55mm end, with ISO 200, shutter speed of 1/200, and using the flash (with -1.3 flash compensation). I have added a set of close up lens and a set of extension tubes but they just confuse the situation any further. I also started using a tripod but that just complicates things. <br /><br />Your article has been the most straight forward discussion of this topic that I have come across and I have been spending a lot of time going through google search results. Your experiences, situation, and approach all rang true to me because I have been there and done that, lol.<br /><br />I would be very interested in your honest appraisal of the quality of my pocket camera images and any advice you would be willing to offer with regards to the new DSLR setup.<br /><br />I have bookmarked you and will make it a point to read all of the articles you have posted that pertain to this and related subjects. <br /><br />You can see my images at (Renderosity.com under the name of "leeco") It is a free online community art site that has a photography section}. <br /><br />Thanks you for such an informative article.<br /><br />Lee R.Lee R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-90757475360789796472009-04-01T16:42:00.000+01:002009-04-01T16:42:00.000+01:00Hello Reontarre,Thanks for the positive words of ...Hello Reontarre,<BR/>Thanks for the positive words of encouragement. I do quite a lot of writing these days.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you about Shawshank Redemption (in your blogger bio). That is a very good film in my opinion.<BR/><BR/>You certainly have a long list of blogs in your follow list. I didn't see mine in the list though. Maybe because I'm too lazy write any new posts!<BR/><BR/>...and it looks like you already know your way around a camera.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my website.Marvin Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543696676410277625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-91676887604371470372009-04-01T16:30:00.000+01:002009-04-01T16:30:00.000+01:00JP,I've already written the next post about flower...JP,<BR/>I've already written the next post about flower photography but have not got around to posting it yet. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for reminding me to get on with typing it up!Marvin Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543696676410277625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-52068541213518546002009-04-01T14:22:00.000+01:002009-04-01T14:22:00.000+01:00This is seriously amazing article in deed! I foun...This is seriously amazing article in deed! I found your writing so professional and constructiveroentarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11935487193733829245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-3234682933012786872009-03-24T12:56:00.000+00:002009-03-24T12:56:00.000+00:00thank, looking forward to your next writing about ...thank, looking forward to your next writing about flower macro.<BR/><BR/>-- jpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-22003567837695959672009-03-06T13:28:00.000+00:002009-03-06T13:28:00.000+00:00Hello"Internet Marketing Services" Thanks for the ...Hello<BR/><BR/>"Internet Marketing Services" Thanks for the comment. BTW You do know that Blogspot is no-follow. If you want to find do-follow blogs to comment on you could try using Fast Blog Finder. I'm not suggesting that your comments are not genuine. Just trying to help you in your quest for backlinks - which we all need to survive in the bear pit of the internet these days.Marvin Africahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543696676410277625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4154313645067095510.post-45872684492643960272009-03-06T10:46:00.000+00:002009-03-06T10:46:00.000+00:00great article. thanks for sharing the info. there ...great article. thanks for sharing the info. there are a lot of young photographers who always wanted to learn macro photography and im included...<BR/><BR/><BR/>again.., thanks a lot.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>mcAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com