Second Macro Attempt

SammyC · 01-02-2006, 09:27

That's quite abstract!

What is it? Glass gravel?

Ribby · 01-02-2006, 10:32

It's rock salt. My new found macro skills have made it look like glass gravel

Now everyone knows what it is please feel free to be as critical as you like. I think this shot is better than the first attempt but there's still room for improvement

SammyC · 01-02-2006, 10:42

I think macro is one of the hardest things to get right for many reasons!

I think this'll be a great idea with a bit of work

What I would like to see, and this is just my opinion, is a much larger DOF (you're only using f3.5 in this shot) so that the top layer of grains are fully in focus. Also, try lighting it from beneath or from the side to get some glow.

I think you'll need a tripod and a lot of patience to get this right but I really do think the results will be worth it.

If you do set up the tripod try lots of difference apps and lighting to see what works! Oh, and post the best result here for us to see how you got on and also a picture of your set up!

Ribby · 01-02-2006, 10:52

Thanks Sammy. I did think about the aperture and knocked it down to f/8 for some later shots (I'll post the rice one in the sharing forum in a minute).

Lighting from the bottom is a great idea. I'll have a go and post how I got on

SammyC · 01-02-2006, 10:58

If you have a glass table then you have a brilliant free light box! All you do is put different translucent materials on the table to create different lighting effects, I've found frosted plastic A4 document holders make a great diffuser. And they come in different colours too!

Boon · 01-02-2006, 19:14

wow, cracking shot ribby, definately looks surreal, looks like some pieces are floating above others, or is that just me, anyway great work.

minimeeze · 01-02-2006, 19:18

Love the metallic colours in there. Definitely very abstract.. I would never have guessed what it was.

01-02-2006, 08:41	#1 (permalink)
Ribby Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 293	Second Macro Attempt

01-02-2006, 10:42	#4 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	I think macro is one of the hardest things to get right for many reasons! I think this'll be a great idea with a bit of work What I would like to see, and this is just my opinion, is a much larger DOF (you're only using f3.5 in this shot) so that the top layer of grains are fully in focus. Also, try lighting it from beneath or from the side to get some glow. I think you'll need a tripod and a lot of patience to get this right but I really do think the results will be worth it. If you do set up the tripod try lots of difference apps and lighting to see what works! Oh, and post the best result here for us to see how you got on and also a picture of your set up! __________________ Canon 350D Canon 18-55 kit lens Canon 28-105 f3.5-4.5 USM Canon 50 1.8 Mk 1 Sigma 70-300 APO Macro DG Kenko extension tubes My photographs

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01-02-2006, 09:27	#2 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	That's quite abstract! What is it? Glass gravel?

01-02-2006, 10:32	#3 (permalink)
Ribby Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 293	It's rock salt. My new found macro skills have made it look like glass gravel Now everyone knows what it is please feel free to be as critical as you like. I think this shot is better than the first attempt but there's still room for improvement

01-02-2006, 10:52	#5 (permalink)
Ribby Been here a while Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 293	Thanks Sammy. I did think about the aperture and knocked it down to f/8 for some later shots (I'll post the rice one in the sharing forum in a minute). Lighting from the bottom is a great idea. I'll have a go and post how I got on

01-02-2006, 10:58	#6 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	If you have a glass table then you have a brilliant free light box! All you do is put different translucent materials on the table to create different lighting effects, I've found frosted plastic A4 document holders make a great diffuser. And they come in different colours too!

01-02-2006, 19:14	#7 (permalink)
Boon Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Robin Hood County Posts: 523	wow, cracking shot ribby, definately looks surreal, looks like some pieces are floating above others, or is that just me, anyway great work.

01-02-2006, 19:18	#8 (permalink)
minimeeze Forum Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aldershot, Hants Posts: 567	Love the metallic colours in there. Definitely very abstract.. I would never have guessed what it was.