You may recall that I recently tried to photograph a daylily through the leaves of our lilac bush. It was only moderately successful — as is this new photo that I tried yesterday.
I don't mind the result, but I wasn't really satisfied either. Then, I thought I should try to get the camera closer to the lilac leaves.
I seemed to be onto something, for getting closer really gave a soft look to the image. But there is much extra stuff (that's the proper technical word) here.
I tried again, and I think this ↓ was the shot.
It is a pretty nice image, large on my computer: not perfect, but what is?
I shall try to be aware of other opportunities to try this shooting through effect.
Each of these three have merit. I wouldn’t be able to pick a favourite.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I just discovered the portrait setting on the iPhone camera gives shorter depth of field.
ReplyDeleteI too like them all. Nice effect.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, especially the last one.
ReplyDeleteI really like the last try, b ut wonder if it would be possible to focus the front of the lily as well. Love the colour values.
ReplyDeleteThat shooting-through thing works about 50% of the time with me. Too many buttons and settings.
ReplyDeleteI don't know. I think I like the first one best.
ReplyDeleteThere's a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThat last one is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI like the result.
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it with the last one.
ReplyDeleteThe photographs of this flowers are very good. But remember that in the continúe practice there is the experience and the success.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice summer.
You remind me of the film days shooting various flowers with DOF control. I love the soft low contrast vibe from the shots.
ReplyDeleteThey are all good but you're right, the third macro shot is the best.
ReplyDeleteSuch attention to detail is what makes you a fine photographer. I like them all.
ReplyDeleteYou have a particular eye!
ReplyDeleteI'm still having floaters, so it's been difficult to focus.
The shooting through is nice -- you have patience!
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