What technical feedback would you like if any? These cacti have interesting flowers that hang down so I decided to gor for a basic composition.
What artistic feedback would you like if any? Composition OK?
Pertinent technical details or techniques: D500 200mm f4 (3.0sec at f13, Iso 125 Fill flash at -2.0ev). Levels, Topaz Detail with an opacity at 21%, Hue Saturation - Magentas. I was able to snag a Nikon 200mm f4 micro and so this weekend was spent testing it out. I also used a Rogue Flash Bender to soften the lighting . The background is a fern and green towel. I think that I will have a lot of fun with this lens. It is sharper than my Sigma f3.5 180mm.
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Excellent composition and processing, Jim. I’ve never been able to get an angle on mine that isolates a bloom from the rest of the plant, but this is nice. I do think I’d remove the bright spots on the right hand side.
Jim: As an unabashed fan of 200mm macros I think you will learn to love this lens. I’ve had my trusty Minolta 200/f4 for almost 20 years and have done many thousands of shots with it. The relatively narrow angle of view makes for easier BG control IMO and gets you a comfortable working distance. I like this image but agree with Dennis regarding the bright areas on the right edge. Hope you like the new gear.>=))>
