50mm Dragonfly

[Bishop]

Was out with my 50mm this morning. Comments/critique always welcome. Enjoy!!

[Wayne Wood]

wow and double wow , I love them both , very well done

[Leonie]

Linda these are very nice I especially like the colours and clarity of the first one.

[Bishop]

Thanks Wayne! Thanks Leonie.
The 2nd shot just makes me laugh, he looks like he's really smiling for the camera!!!

[Inspector_Exacto]

Wow, the wings have such detail in the first one that I am blown away. In the second shot, it looks like it is smiling. Very good photos

[viv1969]

Wow, Linda the detail in the wings in the first shot is amazing! You're getting along nicely with the nifty now, huh?

[Bishop]

Thanks Inspector. Thanks Ruth.
Yes, I really do like that little 50mm, and to think the first time I used it I put it away for a long while because I wasn't thrilled with it Definite learning curve, but well worth it to use it and learn it.

[panthrcat]

excellent shots!! nice work!!

[bmxphotographer]

stunning shots, that dragonfly is such a poser!!

[Bishop]

Thanks Sue. Thanks Dillion.
He really was posing for me, I was wishing I had extension tubes

[labloverlady]

Linda, those are awesome! The second one with the smiley face needs to be on a postcard or something!

I think my next lense will be that 50 mm.

[rkunderhill]

Miss Linda, I am impressed. Not with the first shot. It's ok, good comp, exposure, great dof, but an ok shot. Then I scrolled down and WOW what a great, wonderful, awww inspiring shot. Great comp, great dof, nice and sharp on the face of the dragonfly. two thumbs up.

[Bishop]

Thanks Helen. Thanks Robin! I owe you a lot of thanks because I learned a lot from you in the class His face could be a bit sharper, but I think the lens did okay. I so want extension tubes. Definitely getting them for Christmas, if not sooner

Helen, the 50mm is very inexpensive lens. I think mine was $109 from B&H, but well worth it as it's very sharp and decently fast too. Pick one up for yourself. I think you'll like it.

[rkunderhill]

Linda a bit of advise, buy you a macro (or ask Santa for one), I love mine. I haven't tried extension tubes, but I have heard (don't know for sure) that they are hard to get use to.

[Bishop]

Robin, I've used extension tubes and love them. A real challenge, but awesome results. Now I want some of my own

I am in the process of getting a macro... it hasn't arrived yet. It's not a prime though, it's a 28-105.

[panthrcat]

Robin, I've used extension tubes and love them. A real challenge, but awesome results. Now I want some of my own

I have extension tubes, but have no idea how to use them.. I am getting so frustrated with photography in general

[rkunderhill]

Robin, I've used extension tubes and love them. A real challenge, but awesome results. Now I want some of my own

I am in the process of getting a macro... it hasn't arrived yet. It's not a prime though, it's a 28-105.

Oh, good, I just never had the opportunity to use any. As for the macro I would rather have a little play in my zoom then a fixed length.

I have extension tubes, but have no idea how to use them.. I am getting so frustrated with photography in general

Don't be frustrated, just walk away for awhile, relax and come at it from a different angle. I tell all my students, you get to Carnegie Hall with practice, well you become a great photographer with the same, Practice, Practice and more Practice. It just takes time.

[alanw]

Great shots Linda. Love them both!

[Bishop]

Sue, I can't tell you how many times I've been frustrated. I think I need different lenses or a different camera body, I shoot what I think looks good, get in the house, put them on the computer, and they all suck. So I just try again.

And every once in awhile I get a really brilliant shot.

You don't see my yucky shots. I try to post my best shots here.

So don't give up, trust me... keep it fun and keep on practicing. You'll get there!


Alan, thanks so much, appreciate the comments.

[Ron77]

wow nice! that 50mm rocks and you did awesome with these that last shot is absolutely awesome!

[Bishop]

Thanks Ron. I agree, the 50mm rocks!!!

[marshall2]

Wow, those are awesome Linda. So much detail and clarity.

[Jan]

These are excellent Linda, I too have just learned about my 50mm, it sat in the bag for months. Silly girls.
I have just ordered a set of 3 Kenko Extension Rings, waiting for delivery. Darren (dearis) is going to coach me with them if I get stuck.

[Bishop]

Thanks Brad!

Jan, you will love the kenko tubes. I'm a wee bit jealous of you now. I must wait for Santa to bring them for me.