Macro photography works some of the time, but when it doesn’t, it can look pretty darn messy.
In my garden, I have lots of diagonal lines. Big ones, like in the latticework, and tiny ones, too. Some of my favorites are on the blades of the leaves of the flowers.
What the heck, is that blocking the view?
I stepped back and took a look to see all the options. In a quest to capture a few more tiny diagonals, I went in for the macro technique.
First, I tried my Tiger Lily – I checked in to see if the second bud had opened up yet? Nope, but there are tiny lines on the opened flower.
Here’s my first close-up fail of the day.
2nd attempt – the tiny diagonal lines are better…and the grass stalk even joined in.
Oh, the excitement started to build…I saw one Zinnia that’s about ready to bloom.
See it, too?
Try again…
Try again…
WTH…for goodness sake…one more time?
I did finally get a couple better shots…my drawing doesn’t quite do the flower justice.
I can’t wait to see what it looks like in full bloom.
I might just have to give the macro technique another try!
PS – How about you, do you like macro photography? What’s your favorite topic for macro photography? Do you play until you get a great shot, too?
Post inspiration thank you to Linda Hill’s #1Liner Wed – When messing up gets waaayy wrong
And Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Diagonal Lines and Flower of the Day FOTD
The close-up of the lily is my favorite, Shelley. You may have had a few fails, but you also have some great macro shots. Keep trying and you’ll be a master at this very soon!
Thank you, Mary! If nothing else, I like to have fun trying :-)!
Love that picture of the Lily 😊 And your drawing made me laugh this morning Shelley (thank you!). I usually play with my camera until my time is up…you know until the kids need attention or supper needs to be made or I am late for work…I bought a macro lens in April and finally made some time to play with it this last weekend. Too much fun 😊
Aw, thanks! Glad I gave you a smile moment! I can’t wait to see your macro photos! Enjoy your playing time with your kids and your camera!
I love macro pgotgraohy necause I love getting up close and personal with my subjects and capturing details!
Yes, that is the fun part of it!! Like getting down on the ground to capture pine cones ;-)!
Love macros! I find that practice makes, well if not perfect, than at least better! 🙂 I still disregard more shots than I save. But it is so much fun! Have you tried manual focus?
The colours of the lily is beautiful and I hope you post a pic of the zinnia in full bloom!
Thank you! Yes, I discard most shots too. Yes, that’s the mode I shoot in – manual all the time! I’m so excited to have many options for flowers this year, so yes, please stay tuned for more shots! I appreciate you stopping by!
The tiger lily is so pretty with all the bright colors mingled in. I like how you keep trying with the macro. I don’t have any idea of doing that kind of photography. I suppose you need special lenses? All I have is my phone camera. I love zinnias, and I’m sure yours will be lovely when it reaches full bloom. 🙂
Thank you! It’s just my standard lens on my camera – shooting in manual mode. I’d have no idea how to do it on my phone! I hope I get a bunch of zinnias in different colors!
Glad to see you haring some fun 😀
Yes – I’m always inspired by your challenges! xx
The tiger lily is gorgeous!
Thank you!
Hahaha! That was great! Call me crazy but that flower bud looks like sushi to me. 🙂 I love macro photography.
Oh, my, gosh…it does look like sushi! 🙂 Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Happy photo clicking to you!
I love micro photography. Favorite micro subject is birds.
Birds are so fun to watch, I’ve yet to experiment with taking shots of them. Thank you for stopping by and for sharing your thoughts!
The macros of the lilies are so vibrant.
Thank you!!
I love macro photography too! I have the same dilemma. It’s a good thing we don’t use films anymore, isn’t it? We can take unlimited shots 😉. I love this post, Shelley!
Oh, my, yes – it’s a good thing we don’t use film anymore!! Thank you for stopping by to share your thoughts, Winnie!
You’re welcome, Shelley! It’s always a pleasure to read your posts.
Ditto, right back at ya!! 🙂