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Postby dhess on Sun May 29, 2005 6:46 pm

Another macro pic (sigma 150) of an interesting machined metal fence near my place.

Any comments, suggestions?

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Postby the foto fanatic on Sun May 29, 2005 7:57 pm

Hi Dom
While the pic shows off the capabilities of your Sigma, I think the subject matter doesn't really have a lot of impact for the viewer.
Maybe some side-lighting would emphasise the surface irregularities.
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Postby Catcha on Sun May 29, 2005 8:00 pm

Nice close up, shouldn't of disclosed the subject title :D That would of kept me guessing what the picture was of for a while
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Postby dhess on Sun May 29, 2005 8:06 pm

cricketfan wrote:Hi Dom
While the pic shows off the capabilities of your Sigma, I think the subject matter doesn't really have a lot of impact for the viewer.
Maybe some side-lighting would emphasise the surface irregularities.


Thanks for the comments guys.

What exactly do you mean by side lighting? Would and SB800 in remote mode from the side work?
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Postby the foto fanatic on Sun May 29, 2005 8:16 pm

dhess wrote:What exactly do you mean by side lighting? Would and SB800 in remote mode from the side work?


Yes, or using a reflector to reflect sunlight, or even waiting for the sun itself to provide the light like in your "nuts' photo.
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Postby mudder on Sun May 29, 2005 9:31 pm

Wow, the detail in this is amazing, dunno about the subject but wow, the detail...
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Postby Nnnnsic on Mon May 30, 2005 12:11 am

It looks more like you're shooting for a texture map.

Aside from that, I can't see it as all that inviting for a person to look at.

I also think it could do from being a tad brighter.
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon May 30, 2005 12:31 am

Just watching Aliens - I now know what has eaten that metal :lol:
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Postby Hutchy on Mon May 30, 2005 2:35 am

Nice pic dhess.

I can see you're aiming for the minimalist in your macro work and you've chosen a great subject. Most macro shots are of plants, flowers and bugs etc. so it's great to see a shot that's challenging the norm while also challenging the viewer's understanding and perception.
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Postby dhess on Mon May 30, 2005 11:42 am

Thankyou for all of the comemnts.

I know its not the most interesting subject matter but like Hutchy said I am a minimaliist when it comes to macro.

I have tried making it brighter but its very easy to blow the highlights. I will try reshooting in different light if I have some time.
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