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This is the third shot from the experimental camera movement series. I named this one because it reminds me of the colors and the subtle, barely-there textures often seen in the impressionistic paintings of Monet. You also get a treat in that the linked image is full size! Enjoy, or puke if it makes you nauseous.
Camera = Canon 40D
Lens = Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Shutter = 2 seconds
Aperture = f/22
Focal Length = 100mm
Exp Comp = +0 ev
Flash = off
ISO = 100
Here is the second picture from the Blue Bell experimental series. After reading about these techniques in books I finally tried it out. This was taken with the sun at my back with my macro lens. I was about 2 feet away from a patch of Blue Bells. I closed the aperture down to lengthen my shutter speed. Then, while holding down the shutter release, I moved the camera up and down at an ever increasing rate. After about 10 frames I would stop and look through the images to see if anything looked good. The only editing for this image was the color and exposure. All of the blurring was accomplished in camera. I really like how the purple seems to wrap around the green stems like vaporous clouds of purple smoke.
Camera = Canon 40D
Lens = Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Shutter = 1/10 second
Aperture = f/32
Focal Length = 100mm
Exp Comp = +0 ev
Flash = off
ISO = 320
I've been experimenting with my macro lens after reading some articles about camera motion while shooting. This technique produces some really cool abstract shots. I tried it out today for the first time and I plan to post several of the shots here. This one is a typical macro that I thought came out pretty well.
Camera = Canon 40D
Lens = Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Shutter = 1/200 second
Aperture = f/2.8
Focal Length = 100mm
Exp Comp = +0.7 ev
Flash = off
ISO = 100
Scott and I went hiking on Saturday with the intention of finding Tronson Ridge. However, due to a wrong turn, we ended up hiking the opposite direction toward Mt. Lillian. A great hike none-the-less. The views were outstanding and the weather was very nice. Even spotted a group of six Elk wandering through Haney Meadow.
This is one of the Indian Paintbrush that we saw during the hike.
Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Shutter = 1/320 second
Aperture = f/6.3
Focal Length = 100mm
Exp Comp = 0 ev
Flash = off
ISO = 200
The Pea Patch is a public garden in Marymoor Park in Seattle, Washington. I didn't even know there was a public garden in the park until I happened to walk by it. There are several plots there for rent. They are 10 x 40ft plots so you have plenty of space to grow things. Lots of people have their areas all pimped out, looks pretty cool.
Met some really nice people who graciously allowed me to walk through their little plot of land to take pictures. I took the macro lens out and got some good flower shots. Found a couple of pumpkin patches that I'll post soon. The flower shots are getting old... I wonder if I can find a car show to take pictures at?
Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Shutter = 1/125 second
Aperture = f/4
Focal Length = 100mm
Exp Comp = -0.7ev
Flash = Off
ISO = 100
The wild flowers are in bloom along the Burke-Gillman trail near my apartment. Here's another one that I found nestled in a bunch of wild grasses that had dried up and gone to seed.
Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Shutter = 1/80 second
Aperture = f/5.6
Focal Length = 100mm
Exp Comp = -1/3ev
Flash = Off
ISO = 200
These flowers are just starting to come out on the Burke Gillman trail in North Seattle, Washington. They look like some crazy ancient plant, especially with the red center. When they are more fully open they are far more plain.
Camera = Canon 20D
Lens = Canon 100mm f/2.8 macro
Shutter = 1/125 second
Aperture = f/2.8
Focal Length = 100mm
Exp Comp = -1/3ev
Flash = Off
ISO = 100
