MACRO MONDAYS -- Gerber Daisy in Black and White
posted by micki at 1/22/2007 12:31:00 PM
Monday, January 22, 2007
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- 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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Camera - Minolta Dynax 9
Film - Kodak Tri-X
Shutter Speed - 1/8
Spot Metering
Aperture Setting - f-19 Aperture Mode
Lens - Sigma 105mm macro/portrait lens
Scanning Method - Epson Perfection 4990 Photo scanner
It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted here on Shutterbug Underexposed, despite the ease with which you could copy my photos. 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.
Yesterday’s image was a close up shot of the inside of one of these lilies.
OK, so I’m still running outside every day despite the weather. My oldest walks now while I’m out there. We had a few days in the 30’s recently and yesterday was so cold and windy and it was even sleeting the entire time we were out. It was pretty miserable, but we made it through. She’s stopped asking me if we have to go out now. She just goes. It was bad enough outside that while we were out, when my youngest daughter opened up the front door, the cat ran in. She ran all the way in and went under my sons’ trampoline. Luckily, we’ve spoiled her so much and she’s become so chubby and happy, that my daughters were able to bribe her back outside with a handful of cat treats. To think, for at least five years this cat was an outdoor cat living off the land. Now she’s fed twice a day and spends her time sleeping in her box on her pillow or lying in the sun on one of the porches. Oh well, she’s earned it, I’m sure she had a rough time of it, especially in the winters, before this.
Today’s shot is one I made when I should’ve been making dinner one evening. Oh well, food is one thing, but photography…now that’s something else. I had my background set up on the kitchen table and a desk lamp I used for lighting up on a stool that was balanced on a chair. Again, the tonal range of Tri-X shines through in this image. Love that film.
Love your pictures and the adventures involved in taking them. Gerber daisys are one of my favorite flowers. i like just the section of the flower and b&w is perfect.
So beautiful Micki. It's silky and delicate and just stunning.
It is hard not to like this sort of shot. This is a good example. I like te lighting which has emphasised the petals form well.
Awesome tones Micki.
Completely works in B/W.
A fine macro working well in B&W.
A lovely texture to those petals Micki and I like the sharpness of the centre of the flower.
Great composition. I like the petals radiating out from the corner.
Superb. Paul Lester picked the right example on his site to talk about loving what you photograph. Your passion shines through and inspires many.
This is really lovely, Micki.
A very gentle expression. Very cool. Thinking about sending some black and white film to this place on your site. You recommend?
Very nice!! Well done.
The composition here should feel uncomfortable but it doesn’t. The crop catches all we need to see and that smooth film does the rest. A photographer’s photograph.
Excellent!
WOW! Micki we love the ~SaMe~ flowers my dear!I just recently discovered that I can take blk/white photos w/ my camera!! hugs NG
Love that Tri-x too!
It almost looks IR though. Shooting in the cold has its moments, I know. Brisk weather makes brisk thoughts and and a different way of thinking. Stay warm!
astrobeck
Beautiful detail shot Micki :)
Another gorgeous macro shot of yours. It looks equally (if not even more so) elegant in black and white.
A great macro, Mickie. Nice job!
It's always a tough decision whether to suck the colours out of flowers, but here I think you made the right choice. It really pulls the eyes into the patterns and lines.
Nice!
a really nice B&W shot - the lack of colour forcing you to "see" the awesome complexity of the flower's structure.
Splendid Micki!!!! I absolutely love flowers in B&W. Awesome shot.
This is a cool macro shot the lighting is great and it does realy show the tonal range especially with the composition you chose...well taken
Lovely patters, looks great in b&w!
The large version of this image is especially dimensional - way to harness the light!
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