Cluster
Uploaded: June 07, 2011
Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Kathryn Wesserling June 21, 2011
This is particularly lovely (a favorite Spring flower here in Michigan.) Were you photographing this series of flowers in a Botanical Conservatory near you, or on vacation? They don't seem like Arizona natives/home garden types of flowers.Do you shoot them with a Macro lens? The entire series is wonderful. #1386958
Carolyn M. DAlessandro June 21, 2011
Hi Kathy, This series was taken at a friends garden here in Santa Fe,NM. He can grow anything ..he blessed with a "Green thumb". I am not that gifted so I visit his garden all summer long because something is always blooming. I shot these flowers with Nikon 105 F2.8 lens which I love! #9470856Kathryn Wesserling June 21, 2011
Amazing - a lack of regional knowledge had me assuming that it was too hot in NM to grow these different varieties. He is indeed talented.I just bought my first prime (inexpensive Canon 50mm.) When my ship comes in, the Cargo Hold had better be filled with a ton of my fantasy lenses! Glass does make a difference. #9470867
Carolyn M. DAlessandro June 21, 2011
Oh it can be hot Kathy as it is right now but the Spring time here is pefect for these beauties...we are at 7000 feet so it is a bit cooler then say Albuquerque which is hotter and more desert like.Have you tried extention tubes on the 50? #9471021
Kathryn Wesserling June 21, 2011
I bought a couple of converters (58mm), but not the extension tubes. Part of the problem is that I now have 3 different sizes (50mm, 58mm, and 72 mm) who don't want to play nicely and share the tubes and filters! I can't afford to provide equal presents for all! lolllllllll #9471304Carolyn M. DAlessandro June 21, 2011
I don't understand Kathy. The part that goes into the camera is always the same and then your lens fits into that...orrr does yours fit on the lens front? If so they sell inexpensively an adapter..you might call b&h and see what they say. I'd be interested in hearing the outcome. #9471735Kathryn Wesserling June 21, 2011
sorry, that was a Duh-Moment. It's the filters that I keep having to buy for each lens size. The converters do connect first. Perhaps, a 9:00 pm bedtime is in order tonight! #9471746Carolyn M. DAlessandro June 21, 2011
LOL, I feel the same way sometimes...they also sell adapters for the filters to...check b&h website..i am almost positive they do...but don't use a filter when shooting flowers...no need for them. Ok, hope you have a good night...nice chatting with you Kathy. Hope to hear an update. #9471993Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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