Collection of dramatic flower macros - II

 

Collection of dramatic flower macros - II

  In continuation with my earlier post, Dramatic flower macros, here I post another set of images. Getting closer to the flower with a true macro lens, absolutely changes the scene. Low depth of field, color gradients, minimalism, unseen elements, unusual angles and magnification of objects adds the characteristic macro effect to the photograph !























32 comments:

  1. Wow..These are amazing captures..First one is my Fav.. :)

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    1. Thanks Harsha. Capturing that was a tricky one ! Focusing point was difficult to achieve with hand held camera Finally did it :-)

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    2. Ya..I the focusing part is really tricky and sometimes I get little uneasy while trying Macros..

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    3. Try to shoot flowers in the morning when wind is on low and use manual focusing. I think ur planned new SLR will help you. Get it ASAP :-)

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  2. Oh wow! These are stunning captures ! Beautiful :)

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  3. As you said absolutely dramatic!

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    1. Mridula thnx,, and I am sure u must have seen the earlier set :-)

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  4. Great captures. couple of questions
    What are your camera settings for both pics?
    The second picture, i feel it is little cold though. If I were to be you, i would raise the temperature a bit.

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    1. Thanks Rajesh ji. I used Manual mode, 1/250*, TTL SB 900 ext flash and F2.8 to get max DOF at 1:1. As far as second picture is concerned, there is a situation. I shot it at around 12 in afternoon in harsh sun. And u know capturing yellow in bright light is tricky. And ultimately it depends on personal taste. I have tried to keep the colors as natural as possible and did some raw processing to achieve it !

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    1. Sreesha thnx for the comment. Everybody is liking the first one. Ofcourse its good, I thought the "ixora buds" would be a hit. (no 5)

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  6. Fantastic perspectives. Wonderful details captured.

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    1. Thanks Indrani. As far as details are concerned, thanks to great Nikon technology ! :-)

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    1. Thnx Rajesh :-) Dont forget to visit the links in the article :-)

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  8. Beautiful pictures. :) loved the last one.

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    1. Thanks Yamini. last one has a symmetry and sporty yellow color, which might be the reason behind ur like :-)

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  9. was just staring at each click. Tried making one desktop wall paper but copying disabled :) Good htat ur protecting them

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    1. He he :-) Thats a special appreciation I should say ! I am flattened. I want to protect some content on the website, but then everything gets locked ! BTW if you want these images just drop a mail paresh.iitb@gmail.com I will send them for sure :-)

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  10. really pretty clicks, my favourite is the first one

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  11. Gorgeous pics, Paresh. All of 'em. The third one is my favourite one, tho'.
    And the last one is a very happy picture. :)

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    1. Hi and Thanks for compliments. It was the pair of backlit flowers I shot in Goa on one evening in an hotel soon after I finished my butterfly photography. A romantic couple was on my mind while taking the photo Good that u liked :-)

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