At 17:46 5/18/01, Scott Nelson wrote:
Oh there absolute beauties! NICE use of "Bokeh" in the out of focus
backgrounds There is also a sense that the photographer has an
identifiable "eye" which is not at all common in macro photography. These
shots actually make me want to get out and try to do something similar
(imitation being the sincerest form of flattery). John, are you submitting
any of these to the macro TOPE?
Gee, thanks!
The secrets [??] if you want to make some like these yourself:
Crawled around just above ground level. Looked for subject material that
stood out from surroundings with color contrast. Used standard composition
methods to isolate and enhance its prominence: "rule of thirds" and "DOF
control." (Look for "framing" if it allows the two that were used; I
couldn't find it for these shots.) The point of view in these is about 9
to 18 inches above the ground. For the daffodils I waited until the petals
were backlit by direct sun and looked for views within shade to keep sun
off of the lens. Most flower blossoms and some plants are translucent in
direct sun. Backlighting shows their structure and texture more than front
lighting, and gives them a slight glow (luminous versus reflective).
I was lucky to be blessed with excellent weather the first few days they
were in full bloom. The two previous years had very heavy rain just as the
blossoms appeared; still functional as reproducing flowers but not very
picturesque.
The macro TOPE is not among them although it is very tempting (the yellow
forsythia blossom). Did something a little different for the TOPE. :)
Thanks and glad you enjoyed them. It's why they're there!
-- John
>>> boldbolty@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 20:28:35 05/17/2001 >>>
A line from Crocodile Dundee comes to mind "That's not a flower.... now
THAT'S A FLOWER" Absolutely superb shots John. I will definitely keep an eye
out for one of these lenses (85/2 Zuiko)
Thanks for sharing!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "John A. Lind" <jlind@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 10:27 AM
Subject: [OM] Celebration of Spring with the 85/2 Zuiko
> One of the missions given to me by the "other half" this Spring was
> capturing the flowers as they blossomed. (Note that accomplishing
missions
> like this helps justify the Zuikohobbyism.) The 85/2 Zuiko was ideal for
> nearly all of them. Had the best of them scanned and it turns out they
> were all made using the 85/2 Zuiko! You can see them here:
>
> http://johnlind.tripod.com/oly/gallery/om81.html
> http://johnlind.tripod.com/oly/gallery/om83.html
> http://johnlind.tripod.com/oly/gallery/om84.html
> http://johnlind.tripod.com/oly/gallery/om85.html
> http://johnlind.tripod.com/oly/gallery/om86.html
>
> Enjoy,
> -- John
>
>
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