On a flower in my Garden

[Zygote]

Hi folks! :)

Just found SmugMug and Digital Grin. I'm in total awe by all the fantastic pictures here. I'm a beginner and only have a compact digital camera. (Olympus C55Z) Still it's great fun taking pictures! Took my first macro about a month ago and hope to learn something from you guys. Below is a macro i shot this weekend. Think maybe the background is a bit distracting.

http://zygote.smugmug.com/photos/25425399-L.jpg (http://zygote.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=25425399)

[bfjr]

Welcome :clap

Boy did you pick the right joint we got some good/great macro shooters. Me not being one of them :cry
However I can tell you that your 1st post is right on the mark, you got the now mandatory butt shot, a dgrin :D specialty!!
Your DOF (depth of field) is real good, and I do not find BG distracting.

Good Job :thumb

[MuskyDude]

Fine first shot, very sharp! :thumb Welcome! :clap


AJ

[Lord Vetinari]

Thats a great shot especially for first time- nice and sharp, good framing and a wonderfull background.

Brian V.

[Zygote]

Thanks a lot for your welcome and feedback, guys! Highly appreciated!

Boy did you pick the right joint we got some good/great macro shooters.
Yes, i have noticed :) I was a bit worried about posting the above one since there are so many excellent here. Well, one can only improve (I hope)

Here is another one i have taken. Not a good one, but it looks like they are up to something :)

http://zygote.smugmug.com/photos/25426460-L.jpg (http://zygote.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=25426460)

[Higgmeister]

We all start somewhere, and it looks like you're on the fast track. Good shots:clap.

Welcome :clap
However I can tell you that your 1st post is right on the mark, you got the now mandatory butt shot, a dgrin :D specialty!!
Good Job :thumb Hey Ben, does this mean that I have to still go out and shoot a bugs butt:wink?

Chris