# Close focus photography **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [January 3, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/close-focus-photography/19048 "2021-01-03T23:07:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dean\_Salman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dean_salman/32/13291_2.png) [@Dean\_Salman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dean_Salman)\ **Post date:** [January 3, 2021, 11:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/close-focus-photography/19048/1 "2021-01-03T23:07:31Z")
![Close focus photography](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/7/d7ac6b686be131570cfce2f81b88e91d9a37233b.jpeg) I decided to self a gift a Lens Baby 56mm velvet f/1.6 lens. More work for me because there is no communication to the camera. Most of the time I plan to use this from F/2.8 - F/8 at most. Taking a Creative Live class on this kind of photography. My focus was the very front part of the flower with the wave. Was not sure if I would like the lens or not but so far I love it. ### Specific Feedback Requested I would like suggestion with this type of photography. I did get a bee on the flower but it looks soft as expected. I got this lens mostly for macro flowers. ### Technical Details Is this a composite: No Canon 90D (my 6D is being fixed but the 90D works well with tiny flowers like this one) F/2.8 ISO 250, 1/250 second. On a tripod no flash. Because this is a manual focus I used 10x zoom with the screen. This is why I will always be on a tripod. No Post Process on this photo. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/close-focus-photography/19048/2 "2021-01-04T00:08:17Z")
Dean, I love the soft pastel colors and the soft focus except on the “wave” of the flower in front. Nicely done. Glad that you like that lens. I had a couple of different Lensbabies and didn’t do well with either, so gave them away. I haven’t tried the Velvet. I think you did very well with it on this image. ---
**Author:** ![Dean\_Salman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dean_salman/32/13291_2.png) [@Dean\_Salman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dean_Salman)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2021, 12:47am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/close-focus-photography/19048/3 "2021-01-04T00:47:54Z")
Thank @Shirley_Freeman, this is what I am trying to get with a different way of doing things. The Macro 180 can do something similar, just have to get further away. I have learned a bit from the video’s I have watched. One talked about the focus being so hard at F/2.8, but that should be normal, right. I have a feeling I will be at the 3 f-stops most of the time, 2.8, 5.6 and 8. Just getting started, something different but will never give up insect closeups. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [January 4, 2021, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/close-focus-photography/19048/4 "2021-01-04T17:39:44Z")
Love the soft feel of these beautiful little flowers, Dean. I’ve never tried a LenBaby, but I have heard there is a bit of a learning curve. You’re a braver man than me! Wish you the best with the new challenge and looking forward to more photos from you.