This is a photo of a partially wilted Lilly.
EXPOSURE: ISO 200 f 32, though with my set up it's more like f 128, exposure duration of 50 seconds.
Equipment: Canon - 5D MkII, 100mm Macro lens with a 2X extender and a Macro Ring Light MR14 set at 1/8 power
Equipment mounted on a tripod and used a cable release. Mirror Up to avoid vibration.
Light processing g with PS and LR
This is a near macro photo of a tiger swallowtail butterfly that I took last May 3rd at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, FL. This happy little fella was just perched on his leaf, basking in the sun with its wings open. The fact that he was not moving, made it easy for me to get close enough to take an almost Macro photo. In terms of edits, I cropped it a little bit to remove some unwanted items that were around the edges. I improved the exposure, contrast, texture and colors.
Shot on Nikon D7500 paired with a Nikon 200mm f/4 micro lens.
f/14
1/250 sec
ISO 1600
This fiber piece was lying on the ground after a rain storm.
after looking at it, I began to see some interesting patterns and used a macro lens to get the picture. Photoshop camera raw and Photoshop were used for editing . This was made from the original file of one picture.
Taken in the Everglades
1S0 500; 98-280 @280 mm; f/5; 1/1000s
Who knew their throats are blue too????
Just a little weed (Danelion) with a whole lot of charm, I came across walking around the neighborhood and thought what a great idea for this theme.
35mm Macro lens
1/160
f1.8
ISO 100
Post processed in LRC.
I have several hibiscus bushes and enjoy taking pictures of the flowers. This was one image and edited in Photoshop
This is an almost macro closeup of a birdwing butterfly that I took last weekend (May 3rd) at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek, FL. This one was hanging out sideways on the leaf, but I rotated the image for a more standard perspective. The original, sideways orientation added unnecessary tension to the image. In terms of editing, I increased the exposure, contrast and colors to match the original scene.
Shot on Nikon D7500 paired with Nikon 200mm f/4 micro lens
f/16
1/200 sec
ISO 3200
200mm
Vanda orchid in bloom.
1/160s
f506
157mm
25 image focus stack
Taken with a Nikon D3400 camera, 70 mm lens, f10, 1/320s, ISO 1600
ISO 3200;100 mm (MacronLens) f/10; 1/320s
Hand Held
Available Light
This was shot last year. The image was of the whole flower but I liked it cropped in tight like this. Yellow is my favorite color so I like this one. I borrowed Donovan's song title, Mellow Yellow for this image
This image was taken last month in an urban outdoor setting. I found the composition and lighting interesting. I like the way the dark background makes the subject pop. The simplicity of this image gives me joy.
Nikon D850
Group A
Exposure Time: 1/10
F-number: 3.2
Focal Length: 105
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 250
Lens Model: Nikon 105 mm
This photograph was taken at home, natural light, object placed next to a window at mid-day, with macro lens.
Captured in my backyard, where Blue Jays frequently swoop in for their morning peanut feast. This particular jay paused unusually close, fixing its gaze on me as if studying the photographer. Taken with a Fujifilm X-H2S and the 100–400mm Fujinon lens at 400mm, settings were 1/2500 sec, f/5.6, ISO 1000. Edited in ON1 Photo RAW and Nik Efex Pro, with final refinements—including noise reduction, color balance, and 1.5x upscaling—done in Topaz Photo AI to ensure sharpness and detail.
1/30 sec at f/5.6 ISO 100; 36mm
Paphiopedilum (Lady Slipper) orchid in bloom.
A tiny 8-legged orb weaver spider crawling upwards as fast as he could after I came along and destroyed half of the web. Poor thing, I didn't realize I walk right into it.
35mm macro lens - 1/400, f22, ISO 320
Post process in Lightroom
Nikon D850
Group A
Exposure Time: 1/400
F-number: 4
Focal Length: 120 mm
Photographic Sensitivity (ISO): 64
Lens Model: Nikon 24 - 120
This photograph was taken at the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. It a was rainy day, not the best light but I was pleased with the result.
A tender moment between two tulips captured in a simple pot, illuminated by soft window light, two small silver reflectors, and a gently bounced video light. Shot with a Fujifilm X-H2S and a Lensbaby Velvet 56mm on a tripod, at 1/25 sec, f/4, ISO 160. Post-processed in ON1 Photo RAW, where a textured background was blended at 60% transparency. Final touches added in Nik Efex Pro, using the Lighten Center effect to draw focus to their quiet conversation.
Macro shot of a Daisy flower that was beginning to wilt.
EXPOSURE: ISO 200 f 32. at 20 seconds.
Equipment: Tripod mounted Canon 5D Mk II with Canon 100mm Macro lens, Canon 2x Extender,
Canon Macro Ring Light MR 14X
1/200 Sec at f/5.6 ISO 1600; 34 mm
It has been awhile since we took the opportunity to just hang out and talk photography. Usually, we are working pretty fast during photo challenges and presentations so we can start and end the meetings on time.
This doesn't leave us much time to be able to do another important aspect of being in a club--that is to just talk about photography, get to know each other and learn from one another in an informal setting.
This will be the first of many more get togethers to come at the end of every month where we can just relax, learn something new and do photography related activities.
These meetings will be a great opportunity to ask questions of the more experienced members, especially if you are a new member to the club.
If you are having trouble learning how to use your camera/equipment, you have questions about gear, techniques or about submitting for the photo challenges, this meeting is for you!
Bring your camera and lenses for this event, as we will have an autofocus calibration tool available to help you pair your gear and get the best out of your camera's autofocus. (** not all cameras have this feature, though). Bring a photo or two if you like and ask the members for constructive critiques.
Also, we would like your feedback on what kinds of topics you would like for us to discuss on future get togethers (e.g. photo editing, specific techniques, how to shoot for upcoming photochallenges, etc)--Send us an email, or bring it up during the meeting.
We are also going to talk about the return of the online photo challenge!
We hope to see you there!
Evelyn Greer Park (Pinecrest)
8200 SW 124th Street
Pinecrest, FL 33157