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My First Prime

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 15, 2012517 views23 comments

Trying out my new lens..50mm. I've never used a prime lens before but I rather like it. This is a seedhead of a salsify. Please let me know how I can improve and get the most out of this little lens. Thanks for looking.

Canon T1i
1/80sec f/5.0 45mm

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Balan Vinod on August 15, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Nancy ...First things first .. Congratulations on the new lens and for it being 50mm. Now you will see realistic beauty of the natural world through that lens. And a fantastic comp of a simple subject ....well done

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on August 15, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Love the result.

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Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on August 15, 2012 at 11:34 AM

Wonderful image. Well composed with interesting lines. The Depth of field was well chosen with everything that needs to be in focus is in focus, with everything else giving me a hint of something more. Nicely done.

"......how I can improve and get the most out of this little lens."

Looks to me like you are already on your way on getting the most out of it already.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 15, 2012 at 11:40 AM

I like that composition! Nice colors, too.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on August 15, 2012 at 12:12 PM

This is stunning! Your DOF choice is perfect! I love seeing the fibers that make up all the little "baskets"! I think you are off to a great start with that lens!

Registered on December 13, 2011, 216 Posts, 1671 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 15, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Great point of focus that works well @ f/5 Sandy.
Like the framing/comp that puts the focal point right where ya want it too

Pleasing image, I like!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 15, 2012 at 1:39 PM

My thoughts on this have been expressed by others, so I will just say I like this a lot and nice job.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on August 15, 2012 at 4:06 PM

Nicely composed, very interesting lines and shapes. Do wonder how this would be in a square format? Enjoy the new lens. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 15, 2012 at 8:28 PM

Great photo, Nancy Lea! Looks like you are off to a good start with that new lens! Wonderful comp on this and good DOF choice. Nice lighting and colors too. Well done!

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on August 15, 2012 at 9:37 PM

Really well done, Nancy. The trick in a shot like this is selecting the DOF, POF and where to put the POF in the frame. Your choices are all on the money. No nits from me. I like it just as is. As for John's comment about the square comp, I think this has considerable merit as an alternate image - a two for the price of one. Great job.

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Comment posted by Marc Ward on August 15, 2012 at 9:42 PM

Lovely... great choice of f/stop.

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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on August 15, 2012 at 9:52 PM

I think this shot shows how much you are going to be able to do with this lens, great composition, great dof, wonderful lines and nice colors. Congratulations on the new lens, can't wait to see more with it.

Registered on January 9, 2008, 36 Posts, 582 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Ramy on August 15, 2012 at 11:46 PM

Nancy,
Really Cool Capture. "How can I get the most out of this little lens?" . . . Indeed, I wouldn't want to play poker with you, I'll bet your still smiling.

Registered on June 16, 2012, 567 Posts, 2809 Comments

Comment posted by Tonia Graves on August 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM

Great detail & DOF on this! Congrats on the new lens as well.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on August 17, 2012 at 1:21 PM

Beautifully done! It looks like you have a great new lens! I hope to see more!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 19, 2012 at 7:31 PM

Dynamite shot! I wouldn't change a thing.

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Comment posted by Cristina Strudthof on August 22, 2012 at 9:08 AM

Congrats Nancy on the new lens. The photo is great. Reminds me of fireworks.

Registered on January 14, 2011, 53 Posts, 363 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on August 22, 2012 at 8:11 PM

Amazing image, Nancy. Just truly beautiful. Congratulations on the WP!

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 23, 2012 at 2:23 AM

I'd say the lens is working well, and you have a great feel for it already!
Congrats on a fine WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on August 23, 2012 at 4:41 AM

Congrats on WP.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 23, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Congrats on the WP. It's a great picture, well deserving of recognition.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 23, 2012 at 11:08 PM

Really wonderful image, Nancy. Love the pattern and light, wonderful comp. I wonder if it could stand a little cropping at the top?
That would keep our eyes focused on all the concentric circles. Regardless, it's a great shot. Enjoy that new lens!

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 25, 2012 at 3:57 PM

Hi Nancy

Congrats on the WP this is a wonderful image

Albert Darmo

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