Novice Macro Photography

[David Bowman]

For Christmas, I was extremely fortunate to receive a very nice DSLR camera and an 18-55mm zoom lens. While I have had a lot of photographic experience with film SLRs over the last 40 years, this is my first DSLR and I'm quite enjoying learning this new aspect of an old hobby. I then purchased a shoe mount flash and my new pride and joy, a 60mm 1:1 macro lens with a minimum focal length of 8". I've never shot macro before as good quality macro lenses are quite expensive and I've never really had the inclination to shoot up close until I started to grow cannabis. There is something so uniquely beautiful about this plant that I have not found in any other plant. I can't quite put a finger on it, but no, it isn't just the THC that I'm talking about. ::

Here are my very first ever macro photos using the ladies of my current grow Colorado High - Soilless - LED/CFL - Dutch Dope - 2014 as subjects. I played around a little with the Depth-of-Field (DOF) and lighting to change things up a bit. For your enjoyment!

As I get more proficient in its use, I hope to be able to share even better macro images of our favorite plant.

 

[b.real]

pictures look great. enjoy your new toy

 

[David Bowman]

Thanks b.real!

 

[Highpotanoose]

Nice pics

 

[David Bowman]

Thanks Highpotanoose!

 

[KingJohnC]

Excellent photographs!

 

[David Bowman]

Thanks KJC!

 

[Beateo]

Those are outstanding photos! Great job.

 

[David Bowman]

Thanks BEATEO! The next batch will be taken with my new remote switch which will help immensely with camera shake/focusing issues.

 

[Jedthedog]

Some very nice work,one never tires of plant pictures.. I am a vegan and grow a lot of our own food and must say that I enjoy all plants and learning .. Mother Nature Rock,s ..

 

[David Bowman]

It most certainly does Jedthedog!

 

[David Bowman]

I had some time this evening to try out my new remote switch with the macro lens and below are the results. I took three macro shots of the top of each lady, the first one with CFLs only, the second one with CFLs and LEDs (Growth) and the last one with CFLs and LEDs (Growth/Bloom). I went for an even greater DOF to really bring into focus the entire top of each lady.

Macro shots of the top of the B/L lady -

Macro shots of the top of the B/R lady -

Macro shots of the top of the F/C lady -

I hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

[Jedthedog]

Love the Macro shots.. Looks like land of the Giants..

 

[edensmj420]

those are very beautiful plant

 

[David Bowman]

Jedthedog! It will be interesting to see what they look like when they are closer to harvest.

 

[David Bowman]

edensmj420!

 

[KingJames]

Beautiful work. I to can't wait to see some close up shots, when your girls. Are almost done.

 

[David Bowman]

KingJames! Neither can I!!

 

[KingJames]

Have you thought about mabe, taking some photos of some cured buds(you could enter the nug of the month)

 

[David Bowman]

Actually, when I get this next harvest cured, I plan on doing that very thing KingJames! I have nothing macro-worthy at the moment but the way the ladies are shaping up, there should be some fine buddage for that very purpose. Being on staff at 420 Magazine disqualifies me from entering any 420 Sponsored Contests, but I do appreciate the sentiment.