Behind the Photo - Macro

nelinoeva (65) in macrophotography • 5 years ago (edited)

My first macro shots were taken by smartphone with and sometimes without macro lens. These first photos were not planned, usually just seeing something interesting like flower or bug and I grab the phone to capture the moment.

Now I decided to do some arrangement and to make something different for my macro shots. I am not saying this was completely my idea.

I first tried to make the effect of reflection of flower in a droplet of water by using a leaf. But it did not work. Then I remember I saw someone using string and pegs and so did I. For the droplets I used syringe to place them on the string between the pegs.

This time instead of the phone I chose the camera Canon EOS 1100D and the extension rings.

I began with one ring, the 13 mm.

The droplets were smaller and I put the other two rings to achieve bigger magnification. Here I have problems with the focus and changed it to manual. The photos are still not very sharp.

I changed the angle and I had to rely on my hands not to shake. I have no tripod, but until I get some, maybe I can adapt something else. I have to think about.

I shoot in raw and then with Photoshop Express app did some edit. However this is the first attempt and I know it has to be improved. So, more practice is needed.

Lastly two shots of the flower and its heart.

This is my contribution to Behind the Photo Contest by @nelyp and @johan.norberg.

Here is the link to the contest

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johannpiber (72) · 5 years ago

Great post, @nelinoeva, and thank you so much for your explanations and the example photos, which are beautiful, by the way 😊

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thank you so much for your kind words. Your opinion means a lot to me.

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johannpiber (72) · 5 years ago

You are most welcome, @nelinoeva 🙂
I have seen such photos before, but I never tried it. Now, your cool photos and your explanations have made me curious and I think on the next rainy day I'll try it too 😉

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

That is so nice to hear. 😀
The droplets from rain or mist form fantastic images.

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johannpiber (72) · 5 years ago

I rather thought I'd stay indoors when it rains, and make my own drops like you did ;)
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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Haha, of course. 😉
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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thank you kindly!

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Greatly appreciated your suppport! Thank you!

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galenkp (75) · 5 years ago

I'm not far off picking up my first macro lens and if I come up with photos half as good as these I'll be happy! Nice work, keep it up!

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thank you, I am sure you will have better photos than mine.

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galenkp (75) · 5 years ago

It's all in the eye of the beholder I guess. I showed my wife your shots who thought they were really nice. She asked if I will be able to do that and I said, probably not. Lol.

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

You never know until you try. 😀
I have to admit that some couple of years ago I would not think that photography will turn out to be my hobby and I would be able to make nice photos. Of course I am away from what I want to achieve, but it feels like I opened a door of a whole new world.

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galenkp (75) · 5 years ago

I only take photos for fun really and don't feel the need to put too much effort into doing it well...One day I'll add it in as a hobby and take some time actually wilork out how to get better at it. 😉

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sallybeth23 (72) · 5 years ago

Nice work @nelinoeva

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thank you very much ❤

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thank you for your kind support!

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behindthephoto (38) · 5 years ago

Hi @nelinoeva. Could you add the link to the contest somewhere in your post please? Link is here: https://steempeak.com/@nelyp/behind-the-photo-contest-edition-6

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Oh yes, absolutely. Thanks for reminding me.

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behindthephoto (38) · 5 years ago

Thank you, and good luck in the contest! :-)

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thanks! 😀

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hangin (73) · 5 years ago

Great job and i really think you enjoyed doing that and it was all worthwhile congrats on your first place with @barski reflections 👍

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thank you! 😀
I did indeed and I am thinking of making some more shots but with a twist, so to say.

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hangin (73) · 5 years ago

Haha...good i will be looking forward to seeing that new twist 😊

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ninahaskin (67) · 5 years ago

Oh wow, Neli!💫

This truly is a remarkable, interesting and well put together post! Your photographs are amazing and the detailed information about how to create these stunning droplet beauties is helpful to all of us photographers!💧🌸💧

Good luck in the Behind the Photo contest! @nelinoeva📸

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nelinoeva (65) · 5 years ago

Thank you Nina for your comment and support. It was fun creating these images and now I will continue experimenting. Not always it works from the start but it is worth trying something new.

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