Anyway, here's a few pics I took today on Mom's porch and back yard, attempting to put all these things together. Any nice look to the shot I attribute more to my camera than me... altho'.... I did have it on Manual not Automatic.
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| Working on Focal Length/Depth of Field, I think it focused on the wall and forelegs of the Mantis |
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| Don't remember what these are called, but they're pretty! |
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| ....but I don't think you can eat the fruit! |
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| Daddy Longlegs, Cellar Spider.... as long as it's the lens and not ME that gets close! (8 legged scurriers! ~shudder~) |
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| Went back over to these and played with the "Monochrome" setting in my camera. Yes, this is done in-camera, not afterwards. |
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| He was still out there.... did you know Mantis's eyes change color with the light? They're lighter at day (see the 1st pic) than at night.... I may have to go look this up to find out why. |
So, go over to Lori's page to see her shots and what others have done. ;)
Photography has such a learning curve doesn't it?! Your photos are great!! I like the angle of the first one.
ReplyDeleteI used to do the I Heart Macro Sunday but went AWOL last fall when family obligations took up most of my time. I may join the fun again this year. It's a blast and a challenge and encourages you to get so much closer to nature! Have fun with it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! Just take a lot of photos and try different things and have fun!
ReplyDeleteI think most of photography is intuitive. And yes take a butt load of pictures. Its the beauty of digital photography. For every one picture I post...there is about two dozen rejects clogging up my computers recycle bin. Your pics are great.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Leah
The purple blossoming bush is called a Duranta!!! And they're gorgeous shots!!!
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