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Bengale Animating  rose photo courtesy of member mashamcl
Discussion id : 159-920
most recent 9 JAN 24 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 9 JAN 24 by scvirginia
This is beautiful, but it doesn't look like other photos of 'Animating'. Could it be 'Hermosa', and the signage at the garden went awry?
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Discussion id : 43-756
most recent 8 APR 10 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 7 APR 10
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Reply #1 of 7 posted 7 APR 10 by mashamcl
Dear Marina,
Thank you! I used to take pictures with a little camcorder and they all turned out some shade of gray:-). I realized last year that I took quite a lot of pictures so I got a new camera. I didn't study photography at all (but thank you for your nice compliment). I can't wait for your spring pictures! And by the way, congratulations on winning a DA photography prize!

Masha
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Reply #2 of 7 posted 7 APR 10 by Marina's Garden. Crawfordville, FL
Dear Masha,
Thank you very much for the congratulations. Yes, I was really tickled to learn that I am one of runners-up. This is my third time when I won a DA photography competition. I hope they will have another one this year - It's awfully pleasant to win :))))
What kind of camera did you get? I use mostly my Nikon D90 and I am very impressed with quality of your pictures. Maybe I need another one? :)
It's nice talking to you.
Marina
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Reply #3 of 7 posted 7 APR 10 by mashamcl
Dear Marina,
I hope you win again too. Which roses did you buy? My camera is Nikon D3000, at the time I bought it it was the cheapest DSLR available. The quality is generally excellent except for reds and purples, which, as always, never come out quite right.

Masha
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Reply #4 of 7 posted 8 APR 10 by billy teabag
I would appreciate some tips for getting good, sharp shots of the whole plant.
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Reply #6 of 7 posted 8 APR 10 by mashamcl
It helps to get a tripod and remote shutter release device (or use a timer if your camera has one). If you are not using a tripod (they are a bother), tuck in your elbows and concentrate on not moving. Take pictures when there is no wind. It also helps to use photo editing software with an option of increasing sharpness. I found this last option is only really useful if your picture files are fairly big - otherwise you also increase graininess and noise. I hope it helps.

Masha
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Reply #7 of 7 posted 8 APR 10 by billy teabag
Thanks Masha.
Do you photograph in manual or auto mode?
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Reply #8 of 7 posted 8 APR 10 by mashamcl
Hi Billy,
I photograph in macro mode for close-ups and use multiple focus points for clusters or bush shots. Basically, in auto mode.

Masha
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Reply #5 of 7 posted 8 APR 10 by Marina's Garden. Crawfordville, FL
Hi Masha,
I didn't use my gift certificate for DA yet - I am way too busy with planting whatever I ordered for this spring. I wish I could temporarily clone for about five or six more Marina's :) I am thinking about using it for the next season - maybe I'll buy some of the new introductions.
For reds and purples I use UV filter, it helps a bit. I never got into learning more about photography (although it was my New Year resolution :). I also fiddle dumbly with exposure time and sometimes it works :)
My warmest regards,
Marina
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