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Cyclops
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 Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2011 2:03 pm Post subject: Macro fungi |
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Spotted this little thing today on the edge of a farmers field. Can see hyphae at the base of the stipe!
And this little one with ruffled upper surface, and small friend (spent fungus)
Not brilliantly sharp as I had the kids with me so I couldnt take my tripod or flash rig. ISO set to 800, still got camera shake.
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Harold Gough
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Cyclops
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 3:03 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Harold, I'll consult my book...
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rjlittlefield
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:44 am Post subject: Re: Macro fungi |
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| Cyclops wrote: | | Not brilliantly sharp as I had the kids with me so I couldnt take my tripod or flash rig. ISO set to 800, still got camera shake. |
Just curious -- have you ever tried the trick of using an impromptu diffuser with the built-in flash? I generally have either a notecard or a white handkerchief in my pockets, and either of those works fine. The underwater image HERE, which you commented on previously, was shot using a compact digital and a notecard.
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Cyclops
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: Macro fungi |
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| rjlittlefield wrote: | | Cyclops wrote: | | Not brilliantly sharp as I had the kids with me so I couldnt take my tripod or flash rig. ISO set to 800, still got camera shake. |
Just curious -- have you ever tried the trick of using an impromptu diffuser with the built-in flash? I generally have either a notecard or a white handkerchief in my pockets, and either of those works fine. The underwater image HERE, which you commented on previously, was shot using a compact digital and a notecard.
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Yea I thought of that when I saw your shot of the xmas cactus flower. Another option is to ask katie to hold the flash for me!
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rjlittlefield
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Yes, those right-sized assistants can be quite handy. Mine grew up and went out on their own many years ago, so now I'm mostly left to fend for myself.
As you've noted elsewhere, using flash makes a huge difference in motion blur. Personally I'm quite put off by blur except as an obvious and deliberate effect, so I'll generally opt for flash, or shoot both ways hoping for a good shot by natural light and using the flashed one for insurance.
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Cyclops
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| Posted: Mon Nov 28, 2011 12:45 pm Post subject: |
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| rjlittlefield wrote: | Yes, those right-sized assistants can be quite handy. Mine grew up and went out on their own many years ago, so now I'm mostly left to fend for myself.
As you've noted elsewhere, using flash makes a huge difference in motion blur. Personally I'm quite put off by blur except as an obvious and deliberate effect, so I'll generally opt for flash, or shoot both ways hoping for a good shot by natural light and using the flashed one for insurance.
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See my Slime Mold thread in here, the last was taken using the pop up flash asI really wanted the shot.
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I agree with Rik ... motion blur on macro photos is a real pity and I would always err on the side of a clear image, even with flash. I think that flash has gained a bad reputation over the years because it has tended to be used in a heavy-handed way that leaves harsh shadows or unnatural colours, but if it is handled correctly it can be almost undetectable  Years ago I used to use a low-power ring-flash on all of my in-field photos and most viewers couldn't tell |
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rjlittlefield
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| Cyclops wrote: | | See my Slime Mold thread in here, the last was taken using the pop up flash asI really wanted the shot. |
That slime mold thread came to my mind also. I noticed it on first posting, and I've looked at it several times since. Every time I see the images, I'm struck that the first two are not sharp and the third one is described as "Had to use the pop up flash from further away then crop later".
I'm pretty sure the loss of sharpness on the first two is due to just a little bit of motion blur, and I'm guessing that on the last one you had to shoot from farther away because the flash wouldn't throttle down enough or the subject would have been shadowed by the lens. An impromptu diffuser would have taken care of both those problems, giving you images that were simultaneously sharp and full frame.
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Cyclops
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| rjlittlefield wrote: |
That slime mold thread came to my mind also. I noticed it on first posting, and I've looked at it several times since. Every time I see the images, I'm struck that the first two are not sharp and the third one is described as "Had to use the pop up flash from further away then crop later".
I'm pretty sure the loss of sharpness on the first two is due to just a little bit of motion blur, and I'm guessing that on the last one you had to shoot from farther away because the flash wouldn't throttle down enough or the subject would have been shadowed by the lens. An impromptu diffuser would have taken care of both those problems, giving you images that were simultaneously sharp and full frame.
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Yea thats it exactly, but I didnt think of that at the time. I didnt have complete freedom because matthew is only 5, is autistic and i didnt want him wondering off all over the place
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Harold Gough
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| rjlittlefield wrote: | | Yes, those right-sized assistants can be quite handy. Mine grew up and went out on their own many years ago, so now I'm mostly left to fend for myself. |
Have you considered adoption? 
Harold
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Cyclops
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| Posted: Tue Nov 29, 2011 2:16 am Post subject: |
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| Harold Gough wrote: | | rjlittlefield wrote: | | Yes, those right-sized assistants can be quite handy. Mine grew up and went out on their own many years ago, so now I'm mostly left to fend for myself. |
Have you considered adoption?
Harold |
Lol. I got two you can have 
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Harold Gough
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| Cyclops wrote: | | Harold Gough wrote: | | rjlittlefield wrote: | | Yes, those right-sized assistants can be quite handy. Mine grew up and went out on their own many years ago, so now I'm mostly left to fend for myself. |
Have you considered adoption?
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Lol. I got two you can have |
Thanks but I have a 7 year old nephew who is keen to be helpful and loves gardening and cleaning the house! 
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darwin
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Cortinarius 
Cortinarius is an ectomycorrhizal genus. Could be a very old Laccaria if there where no trees in the neighbourhood. |
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