second annual plumeria pictures

[basker]

Frank, I thought it was an odd looking bud until I touched a leaf and saw it move. The spots I mentioned look sort of like specular highlights on the tips of the shiny green buds. If you zoom in they show up mostly as concentric circles of different colors, but a few are somewhat different. I have never noticed this before and did not know what to call it in a search. Thanks for the input.

I will check for dirt. I always have some.

[basker]

The 105mm f/4 a wonderful close-up lens

Fons, when I see your name I make a point of checking to see what you have to say or show me. Thanks. I agree about this old AIS lens. Bought it new in... Wow, has it been that long? About 35 years later I bought a DSLR, joined NikonGear and started using it again. Now it is time for me to get a more detailed understanding, and a lot of practice.

Sam

[rosko]

If you can help me learn to properly diagnose my work I would be grateful.

You have got a great lens, Sam. It appears, however, that you don't use all its potential.

What Frank pointed out is a clue : some of your pics are slightly blurry. Just because you handheld you camera.

Your pics are good, but perfectible. That would be easy, just use a good and stable tripod, and you'll get razor-sharp images. That will allow you using longer exposure shots, but never forget : the tiniest breeze or draft will ruin your image (tripod or not), even more with large reproduction ratio.

Also, you could use a flash, but the images won't be as nice with natural light.

That said, you have already a very good habit : you take your macro/close-up shots in the shade (or diffused light) which produces the best lighting. The sun is my second enemy after the wind in macro-photography.

[armando_m]

Welcome to NG !

The last series is fantastic , the yellow/white flower looks great shot with that lens


The trees on the sabinal look very similar to ones I have shot in lake Camecuaro , Mexico


and here is noather place called Sabinal


Looking forward for more of your images

[basker]

You have got a great lens, Sam. It appears, however, that you don't use all its potential.

Your pics are good, but perfectible. That would be easy, just use a good and stable tripod, and you'll get razor-sharp images. That will allow you using longer exposure shots, but never forget : the tiniest breeze or draft will ruin your image (tripod or not), even more with large reproduction ratio.

Also, you could use a flash, but the images won't be as nice with natural light.

That said, you have already a very good habit : you take your macro/close-up shots in the shade (or diffused light) which produces the best lighting. The sun is my second enemy after the wind in macro-photography.

Francis, thanks for the good clear input. I like your images, so I trust your advice. Wind was a problem, and I should have used some shade. I am shopping for better support, and will also try to use better discipline.

[basker]

The trees on the sabinal look very similar to ones I have shot in lake Camecuaro , Mexico
and here is another place called Sabinal ]

Armando, I remember your images of the lake. I just now returned to admire them again. Thank you for showing me these two new ones. I certainly enjoyed seeing them, and they do look like the local Sabinal.

I should go visit some cypress trees soon.