[chickadee]

had a go at this macro , need some comments on when focusing as you can see my lil stamen pod on our left is focused and the lil hairy bits are focused .But my other lil stamens are out of focus ...does that matter , and also any suggestions that you think may help me .Thanks look forward to comments

[skipper954]

Hi Sue

My own preference in flower macros is that I would like to see the petals mostly in focus and sharp focus all the way down the throat of the flower. So a bit wider dof would be in order here.

skip

[chickadee]

ok thanks skip , willl try one and see what happens...however with the one above i actually was trying to focus on stamen.....

[Foxesbrew]

Sue i think you are close to getting very good results!I take a shot look at it on the camera monitor scrolled in as much as possible.then alter camera settings in small increments and only one at a time..take another shot and make another change.By taking a number of shots with a variety of settings you usually get some good ones ,as you gain experience you learn what camera settings will work in the prevailing conditions.I hope that helps ,at least with digital it dosnt matter how many you delete. David

[chickadee]

thanks David , much appreciated ,one other little question should i have focused on a couple of the pods or the yellow little thing in middle of flower or is it personal choice ?

[Foxesbrew]

Originally Posted by chickadee

thanks David , much appreciated ,one other little question should i have focused on a couple of the pods or the yellow little thing in middle of flower or is it personal choice ?

To my mind its personal preference ,but keep experimenting ,Its all very exciting anc great fun.The answer is get a picture in yourv minds eye and try to achieve it.