tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post8646728695453448749..comments2023-05-02T05:02:24.489-07:00Comments on Extreme Macro: The Death of MacroDalantechhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-2400411070700187712013-08-21T16:42:03.989-07:002013-08-21T16:42:03.989-07:00Hello... I am new to photography and I currently u...Hello... I am new to photography and I currently use a canon Power Shot, I know it's far from anything great but for now it does what I need it to do. I will admit I do take photo's of bugs from above and they aren't all that great but for someone like me who has taught themselves everything they know so far about photography and editing I think I've done a good job so far. I really enjoy photography and I want to learn as much as I can but cannot afford the camera that I want at the moment. I also look for advice and criticism for my work but no one is willing to give any... I take everything people say about my art in a good way. I want to know what I've done wrong and how I could fix it.. :) I am learning how to use a tripod right now. So far I really like using one. Can't wait to get a better camera. :) Thanks for this post I enjoyed reading it. :)CeeMariePhotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00527926124749013650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-47836670097476853932011-02-14T06:36:36.022-08:002011-02-14T06:36:36.022-08:00Hello,
I just got a 100mm macrolens and try to di...Hello,<br /><br />I just got a 100mm macrolens and try to discover the field. I know I'm not one of the specimen-collectors but I haven't found out my focus yet. <br />Could I get some feedback on a couple of try-outs? Please forget the sensor-dust, I'm working on that. If I have to post them elsewhere, please let me know. I put 4 pictures on http://www.boomklever.com/sv2_close_up/index.html<br /><br />regards,<br />Hans Willemsen<br />hans@boomklever.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16324375127838286983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-6456294370040276852010-06-24T20:35:22.926-07:002010-06-24T20:35:22.926-07:00@ Elliot: I'd argue that macro doesn't nee...@ Elliot: I'd argue that macro doesn't need any more top down, centered, fuzzy images ;)Dalantechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-40176320363226480252010-06-24T17:16:21.303-07:002010-06-24T17:16:21.303-07:00There's a big difference between bird and macr...There's a big difference between bird and macro (especially insect macro) photography you need to keep in mind: the world really doesn't need another photograph of a Great Blue Heron or a Bald Eagle, no matter how well composed. But it does need photographs of many, probably most, insect species. For scientific purposes a centered, fuzzy top-down photo of a beetle or moth may be superior to a 5x macro in-focus close-up of the insects's face. Not everyone in the macro space is trying for art. Much of it is simply about documentation and exploration.Elliotte Rusty Haroldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02911747558012338676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-45331339110903085022010-02-19T17:17:53.746-08:002010-02-19T17:17:53.746-08:00Good post. I have been contemplating one for my ow...Good post. I have been contemplating one for my own blog titled "How Do You Tell Someone They Suck?" I have an acquaintance who tries to shoot flowers, and his stuff is just really, really bad. Plus he tries to machine gun everything and winds up with a thousand frames of crap. It's snow and cold here, but come spring, rest assured I'll be sent hundreds of bad flower pics again ;-)<br /><br />Well enough venting. Just rooting around your blog again. Wonderful images and great insight into what you do.niagaragirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11517430293988690857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-90151566550374577292008-06-04T00:58:00.000-07:002008-06-04T00:58:00.000-07:00You've already seen my work :-)I'm Stavros, from f...You've already seen my work :-)<BR/><BR/>I'm Stavros, from flickr:<BR/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/markop/<BR/><BR/>Sorry it wasn't evident in my previous comment :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14917670306950758554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-46838357659052304832008-06-03T10:09:00.000-07:002008-06-03T10:09:00.000-07:00@ markop: Send me a link to your work and I'll tak...@ markop: Send me a link to your work and I'll take a look :)Dalantechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-27608041752062437192008-06-03T01:52:00.000-07:002008-06-03T01:52:00.000-07:00I, too, started out two years ago by posting the c...I, too, started out two years ago by posting the classic centered photos of insect's backs and, although I like a pat in the back as the next guy (and I've admittedly received plenty of that), truth is I wouldn't have made any progress since then, had I not received help and constructive criticism from experienced photographers, especially those who practice macro.<BR/><BR/>So, you really have a point there and I agree 100% with what you say. I'm still looking for constructive criticism (I'd love to hear your opinion on my work anytime, good or bad) but most important I owe to rethink how I treat other photographers as well. I should start being more selective on other people's photos (as I have become with my own), and give back the help I got in the first place...<BR/><BR/>Well said, John!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14917670306950758554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-60659287583217794092008-05-26T05:08:00.000-07:002008-05-26T05:08:00.000-07:00Thanks for all the feedback folks!!Thanks for all the feedback folks!!Dalantechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-43770627915215686892008-05-26T01:19:00.000-07:002008-05-26T01:19:00.000-07:00I am pretty new to macro and photography, I am sho...I am pretty new to macro and photography, I am shooting macro only about half a year. I am alway open for critics even the hard ones, but I usually don't get them a lot. You helped me pretty much on FM. I would be real honored if you would sometimes criticize my photos on my blog, so I could improve my macro photos.<BR/>Thanks, BoštjanBoštjanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18305433027221447310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-42795748096801487102008-05-25T14:51:00.000-07:002008-05-25T14:51:00.000-07:00Hi Dalantech,I recently stumbled on your blog and ...Hi Dalantech,<BR/>I recently stumbled on your blog and have already learned alot from some of your old posts, pics and recommended readings. I am pretty new to photography but have always appreciated macro photography and am trying to improve my photographic skills. I would love to have you as my mentor. I can't seem to find your email address so I am just replyig to this post. Let me know how to get in contact with you.<BR/>Thanks,<BR/>TylerUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394330688647906425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-63480630978541315212008-05-24T16:32:00.000-07:002008-05-24T16:32:00.000-07:00Well said John!You've always been a strong support...Well said John!<BR/><BR/>You've always been a strong support for macro photographers and I can only hope that I have the opportunity to pass on all the advice and help you've given me over the past year.Coppertophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738425506247881765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-66843365846765222472008-05-24T16:29:00.000-07:002008-05-24T16:29:00.000-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Coppertophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738425506247881765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-52162043239873563352008-05-23T22:25:00.000-07:002008-05-23T22:25:00.000-07:00I really appreciate all the help you have giving m...I really appreciate all the help you have giving me over the past 8 months..I wont foeget it:)macro junkiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07554435596002798313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-45152393659607628582008-05-22T19:21:00.000-07:002008-05-22T19:21:00.000-07:00Ok, I'll admit to being a person who takes centere...Ok, I'll admit to being a person who takes centered images, that are out of foucs, of bugs (and their backs)..but I have an excuse! I still need a macro flash...trying to hand-hold macro shots that are above 1x is hard :(<BR/><BR/>I do o.k on occasion though :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-40472833922288958242008-05-21T00:56:00.000-07:002008-05-21T00:56:00.000-07:00@ Jason: In macro the problem is really bad...@ Ch...@ Jason: In macro the problem is really bad...<BR/><BR/>@ Chaval: We'll get started soon! I think you have a lot of talent -we just need to make some minor adjustments to get your work to the next level...<BR/><BR/>@ kwest: Send me a link to your gallery -you just signed up :)Dalantechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-4156212624753411912008-05-20T13:05:00.000-07:002008-05-20T13:05:00.000-07:00Now that is an article right up my street. We have...Now that is an article right up my street. We have been in contact before but I lost your email address when I changed computers. Looking for a willing student then I am offering myself as a victim. All I really shoot is macro and would love to get critique from you. Please advise what is my next step to sign up!kwesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265605264942206114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-12085520626735757122008-05-20T09:44:00.000-07:002008-05-20T09:44:00.000-07:00I post my photos on Flickr, yes, it's rare to get ...I post my photos on Flickr, yes, it's rare to get honest feedback there, people is mostly looking to be popular and get selected in explore page... one will comment and fave other people photos expecting they will do the same in his stream.<BR/><BR/>The only feedback you have is that usually the photos with more views/comments/faves are your best.<BR/><BR/>You can also post on critique groups, members are forced to critique bad points on a specific shot, sometimes you get good feedback, but would be better if your gallery is considered, not a single photo.<BR/><BR/>Ah, I would appreciate your menthoring :)<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.flickr.com/people/chavals/" REL="nofollow">My Flickr</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14296184823169083957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-64768862704792069732008-05-20T08:42:00.000-07:002008-05-20T08:42:00.000-07:00Great little piece here - I do find that this hold...Great little piece here - I do find that this holds true for non-macro photography as well, I think too many people are afraid of hurting other peoples feelings with comments and the like... heck even when I've blatantly ASKED for constructive criticism on my shots, it rarely comes...Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12436831113175282082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-28792884300420920202008-05-20T07:26:00.000-07:002008-05-20T07:26:00.000-07:00@ spook: Both are excellent lenses and you can't g...@ spook: Both are excellent lenses and you can't go wrong with either one...Dalantechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-23788031506189765552008-05-20T05:37:00.000-07:002008-05-20T05:37:00.000-07:00I'm eager to get started as well, but I am current...I'm eager to get started as well, but I am currently looking at two different macro lenses:<BR/><BR/>1) Canon EF 100 F/2.8 USM<BR/>2) Sigma 150mm F/2.8 DG HSM Macro<BR/><BR/>Which one to start with? SOMEBODY just blew my money on a 24-70L so I wont be buying today... just wondering which one to go for when the oppotunity arises.Spookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534903170511490298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-89482353938914202082008-05-20T05:18:00.001-07:002008-05-20T05:18:00.001-07:00@ mstic: Just drop me an email when you're ready t...@ mstic: Just drop me an email when you're ready to get started :)Dalantechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-84423559456442700192008-05-20T05:18:00.000-07:002008-05-20T05:18:00.000-07:00@ macroinstantes: I've published a few bad photos ...@ macroinstantes: I've published a few bad photos as well, but it's when I'm writing a tutorial and I'm trying to show why something is wrong (using my own mistakes as examples). <BR/><BR/>You wanna hear something funny: Most people think that I'm good at macro because I don't post the outtakes. I could be the worst shooter on the planet, but if I only publish my best images no one will ever know... ;)<BR/><BR/>There is, IMHO, a big difference between documentary macro and photographic art. I know a lot of shooters who take images of insects just for the sake of capturing them on the camera and for no other reason. I see nothing wrong with it -it's just one style of many. But the problem with documentary macro photographers is that they don't stress composition in their work, and it shows. A war correspondent is a documentary photographer, and even their images are correctly composed. Why should macro be any different?...Dalantechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491343159917303555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-88468769666185623032008-05-20T03:43:00.000-07:002008-05-20T03:43:00.000-07:00Hey dalantech. All I can really say is I absolute...Hey dalantech. All I can really say is I absolutely agree with you. I'll be sure to get in contact with you when I get my macro gear together. Appreciate the fact that you're willing to help/assist people out. Thanks.Mstichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807844348085981052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997165993262560791.post-10686472170915502162008-05-20T02:59:00.000-07:002008-05-20T02:59:00.000-07:00Wow, you not only do good pictures! You say some o...Wow, you not only do good pictures! You say some of the most lucid things I've read recently!<BR/><BR/>I have a <A HREF="http://macroinstantes.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow">weblog</A> in which I published photos of insects and flowers. Firstly, 95% of the photos are not real macro photos, I will say macro <EM>sensu lato</EM> (very 'lato'). Secondly, I post lots of bad photos (but I know they are bad, I think this is important LOL) and a few 'more correct'. <BR/><BR/>Why? <BR/><BR/>I try to publish a daily post. Honestly, since I can not spend all the time to photography, it is impossible for me to make 30 photos 'correct' per month. On the other hand, a bad photo from a photographic point of view, can have documentary value. I think the problem is in deciding whether my blog is a blog about photography or a blog about Nature. And I think this happens in many sites and forums, people share insects, not photographs.<BR/><BR/>But after reading your article, I feel guilty and I will think about all this ... ;-)<BR/><BR/>Best regards.J. Gállegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01805397696822902943noreply@blogger.com