MACRO MONDAYS -- One of Only a Few
posted by micki at 7/03/2006 08:59:00 AM
Monday, July 03, 2006
About Me
- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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Yesterday’s post was, indeed, a Koosh ball. I like to take that little toy and wait around a corner until one of my older daughters is deep in thought (this can take hours.) Then I jump from behind the corner, scream loudly and throw the Koosh ball at them. Oh how they jump and scream!! Luckily I can still out run them. If they do get me cornered, though, there’s always the threat of grounding if they don’t get back to their school work. Ah, the joys of motherhood!
I noticed these teeny, tiny, little blooms one morning while out doing my laps around the yard. Later, when they were in full light, I went out to shoot. Most of the blossoms weren’t opened yet, and I wanted to capture them in both stages. As they were so tiny, I was sure I wouldn’t have but a day to do this. Two weeks later, they still hadn’t opened, and this morning I noticed they were all dried up and black. Pity. This was one of the few that opened.
Camera - Minolta Maxxum 9000 with Motor Drive
Film - Kodak Max ISO 800 (I was shooting hummingbirds earlier)
Shutter Speed - 1/1000
Aperture Setting - f-4 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 105mm portrait/macro lens
13mm, 21mm, and 31mm extension tubes
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
Things I’m Thankful to Cliff For…. Taking us out for a great breakfast AFTER the long night of fishing…and the restaurant’s restrooms were much nicer than the Porta Potty.
Micki. Aren't flowers just wonderful especially under a macro lens! Lovely shot Micki. That golden colour reminds me of the sun that we don't get to see too much at the moment. Come on summer! Cheers... Chris
very nice, micki! way to go!!
Gorgeous light. I love the dof too :)
Beautiful light and colors. Very nice, Micki.
That is a very sweet tiny flower and the bud echos in the shot are fabulous. Lovely shot here.
Okay Micki I have to say this, I AM BORED. You take some of the best flower/plant pictures out there, but I love coming here when you mix it up a bit, Having 3 such shots in a row is rather not fair when I know you have such interesting other shots you can post up i.e your posts on 5/30/2006 08:09:00 AM & 5/24/2006 07:53:00 AM to name a very few.
Also since you take pictures with film, you are part of a sadly dying breed and one has to respect your tenacity for maintaining the course, but I am still bored (with having 3 shots in a roll that are all the same in my book) Not much can say to such shots - Good DOF, beautiful flower, bright lights, reminds one of summer and yaddy, yaddy, yadda....
Sorry but that's how the Subster feels looking in here and the Subster always says it as he sees and thinks it :)
Suby
P.s
Hey visit http://stardog-champion.blogspot.com/ and comment on his challenge. :) He needs your comments/guidiance.
What a great Macro shot I like the lighting and tight DOF
Just beautiful! Nice focusing and great color.
The deep colour in this shot is awesome. Great job Micki!
One of your best macros ever ( I seem to be saying that more now) I love the blur, it feels very good to have that small part in a soft focus and the best really blurred out so softly, I really like.
GREAT GREAT SHOT!!!
I don't tire of looking at these flower macros. As Don says, above, no two are the same and, like clouds, there is always something new to offer.
Beautiful! It looks almost like the flower is reaching out to something.
Nicely done.
Lovely colors and nice dof, well done Micki!
Nice shot. Do you rotated this photo to the right?
I like the shot. The first thing that my imagination saw was an X-Wing fighter out in front and several other spaceships chasing it. I'm not even that big of a Star Wars fan, but that's what I saw. :-)
Paul
You've realized a great macro there!
I find flowers difficult to take, they very easily look just like ...a flower...the challenge being to get an interesting angle or colour on it. I can see why Suby gets bored with flower shots but I think this is a(nother) unusual and different perspective...it looks almost like a claw reaching out. No creeping intended...just an opinion.
That has to be a fine looking print. Super macro. The center stripe (artifact?) in the scanned psot made me think of a two page magazine pullout. That would be cool :)
So So delicate!! Like my mom thank you
for the well wish.
I love the color and light in this shot. One of my favorites of your macros. Well done Micki.
Micki! I think this shot is fantastic. Really great. The depth of field, the lighting. Never mind Suby, he has ADD. This is a very different way of presenting "the same old thing".
Now, about the quality. I think it's time to look into cleaning that scanner of yours. Why is there dust all over this image? And what is that line that is always running down the center of your photos?
Nice summer macro shot
nice perspective Micki ;)
Where is your post for today? :)
a koosh ball! I used to love those!
I love this shot. You do so well with film, beautiful shot.
Love the way you captured this! At least this one opened - it makes it a special one. :)
i like the patterns and composition here....lovely dof and detail from the macro...great capture:-)))
My first thought upon seeing this one was that of some undersea creature jetting away from the camera...
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