Fruit macros

Adrian · 17-09-2005, 12:29

Been trying my hand at some macros of fruit with the intention of getting the syle of pics often seen in lifestyle magazines. I've posted two as I think only one wouldn't have got what I was trying to do across. Both taken with 1D mark II and Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro.

1/30 f/2.8 ISO100, Centre-weighted metering, flash, fluorescent lighting & reflector

1/200 f/2.8 ISO100, Centre-weighted metering,no flash, fluorescent lighting & reflector

Joe T · 17-09-2005, 12:39

The second one is good, but the first doesnt seem to have a focal point, if you know what I mean?

CT · 17-09-2005, 13:10

Nice editing considering they were shot under flourescent light - nice 'zingy' clean colour and good whites. I like both, but the first is by far the better of the two for me.

***Steve*** · 17-09-2005, 14:23

I like them both and neither would look out of place in some glossy magazine or on a supermarket banner.

The first shot could do with just a little more depth of field to show some more of the texture from the lemon and the second is perfect for me. Both are very clean and fresh images though, I would have been very happy to have taken shots as good as those.

Matt · 17-09-2005, 15:13

The strawberry is a cracker, love the colours.
I also agree that the first image could do with a little extra DoF.

Matty · 17-09-2005, 18:12

yup love that strawberry!

dod · 17-09-2005, 18:23

They're both doing exactly what you set out to do

Yellow can be a strange colour to photograph. It oftn struggles to show detail in the way you expect.

Bachs · 17-09-2005, 18:51

They have a very 'high key' feel about them which I really like and theyre almost dripping off my monitor.

In fact I'm now off to Tescos in a few minutes to get a punnet of Strawberries!

Adrian · 17-09-2005, 19:02

Thanks for all the comments!

I think I've achieved what I set out to, and I'll have another go with the lemons and add some more DOF.

17-09-2005, 12:29	#1 (permalink)
Adrian Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tynemouth Posts: 298	Fruit macros Been trying my hand at some macros of fruit with the intention of getting the syle of pics often seen in lifestyle magazines. I've posted two as I think only one wouldn't have got what I was trying to do across. Both taken with 1D mark II and Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro. 1/30 f/2.8 ISO100, Centre-weighted metering, flash, fluorescent lighting & reflector 1/200 f/2.8 ISO100, Centre-weighted metering,no flash, fluorescent lighting & reflector

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17-09-2005, 12:39	#2 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	The second one is good, but the first doesnt seem to have a focal point, if you know what I mean?

17-09-2005, 13:10	#3 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	Nice editing considering they were shot under flourescent light - nice 'zingy' clean colour and good whites. I like both, but the first is by far the better of the two for me.

17-09-2005, 14:23	#4 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,144	I like them both and neither would look out of place in some glossy magazine or on a supermarket banner. The first shot could do with just a little more depth of field to show some more of the texture from the lemon and the second is perfect for me. Both are very clean and fresh images though, I would have been very happy to have taken shots as good as those.

17-09-2005, 15:13	#5 (permalink)
Matt Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,326	The strawberry is a cracker, love the colours. I also agree that the first image could do with a little extra DoF.

17-09-2005, 18:12	#6 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	yup love that strawberry!

17-09-2005, 18:23	#7 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	They're both doing exactly what you set out to do Yellow can be a strange colour to photograph. It oftn struggles to show detail in the way you expect.

17-09-2005, 18:51	#8 (permalink)
Bachs Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montrose NE Scotland Posts: 919	They have a very 'high key' feel about them which I really like and theyre almost dripping off my monitor. In fact I'm now off to Tescos in a few minutes to get a punnet of Strawberries!

17-09-2005, 19:02	#9 (permalink)
Adrian Been here a while Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tynemouth Posts: 298	Thanks for all the comments! I think I've achieved what I set out to, and I'll have another go with the lemons and add some more DOF.