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Lifer
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Originally posted by: lirion
I got some pictures of my setup with the 180mm+converter+flash brackets. They were taken on my nasty porch. Don't like it, come clean it:D

Here
and here.

I ought to get a shot of me holding the thing for scale, and also that way I can project my sense of virility onto my photo gear.


These were taken with my old Olympus E10 with the on-camera flash, nothing fancy.

seriously man, how can you even hold the damn thing
 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: Gobadgrs
Originally posted by: lirion
I got some pictures of my setup with the 180mm+converter+flash brackets. They were taken on my nasty porch. Don't like it, come clean it:D

Here
and here.

I ought to get a shot of me holding the thing for scale, and also that way I can project my sense of virility onto my photo gear.


These were taken with my old Olympus E10 with the on-camera flash, nothing fancy.

seriously man, how can you even hold the damn thing


I guess I have mad holding skills.

 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: Lucky
Holy lense envy, batman! Almost makes me wants to return my newsly purchased Nikon 12-24mm AFS to get a macro! :D Great shots!


How do you like it? The widest lens I have is a 24mm f/1.4, which isn't really all that wide on my D60. I don't do a whole lot of wide angle stuff though. The only time I've really wanted anything wider is around the house, inside when I can't back up anymore.

 

GtPrOjEcTX

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Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
could you post the higher res shot of the tree frog?
I actually found a better shot of it that had been hiding somewhere. Give me a minute, I'm on 24K dialup here:(
Here. This is still reduced quite a bit. I like this shot better, but if you wanted it the other way for a desktop or something I can see what I can do. I don't have a big version of it handy, I'd have to go looking for it, and it might take a while:(
awesome. that'll do just fine...I'll be resizing it and such to 1280x1024 anyways for my wallpaper. :)
here is my extremely quick photochop of it for my wallpaper if anyone else wants to use it (1280x1024)
 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
could you post the higher res shot of the tree frog?
I actually found a better shot of it that had been hiding somewhere. Give me a minute, I'm on 24K dialup here:(
Here. This is still reduced quite a bit. I like this shot better, but if you wanted it the other way for a desktop or something I can see what I can do. I don't have a big version of it handy, I'd have to go looking for it, and it might take a while:(
awesome. that'll do just fine...I'll be resizing it and such to 1280x1024 anyways for my wallpaper. :)
here is my extremely quick photochop of it for my wallpaper if anyone else wants to use it (1280x1024)


I don't care about it, but just so you know that's a no-no. Redistributing pictures is against copyrights. I'm cool with it, I just don't want you to get in trouble somewhere else:) I messed with it some, I think this one is a little better. Enjoy!:D
 

GtPrOjEcTX

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Originally posted by: lirionI don't care about it, but just so you know that's a no-no. Redistributing pictures is against copyrights. I'm cool with it, I just don't want you to get in trouble somewhere else:) I messed with it some, I think this one is a little better. Enjoy!:D
Didn't like the grey I see :).

but when you post it on a public forum it doesn't it become public domain? I'm confused.
 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
Originally posted by: lirionI don't care about it, but just so you know that's a no-no. Redistributing pictures is against copyrights. I'm cool with it, I just don't want you to get in trouble somewhere else:) I messed with it some, I think this one is a little better. Enjoy!:D
Didn't like the grey I see :).

but when you post it on a public forum it doesn't it become public domain? I'm confused.


No. When it's put in public like that anyone is free to look, but you can't download, modify, and redistribute. You can link to the original from anywhere, but redistributing on your own is bad. I just hope for your sake that the RIAA doesn't get wind of this:D
 

Sid59

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Public Domain:

Public domain refers to materials which belong to the community at large, are unprotected by copyright or patent, and may be used by anyone. Public domain materials can be freely duplicated or used by anyone, as long as credit is given to the original creator.

Once someone's work enters the public domain, permission is granted to freely distribute, copy, use, display, or perform that work.

Generally speaking, a work is in the public domain if:
1. Ownership of copyright has expired and was not renewed.
2. It is a federal government publication.
3.The author grants permission or waives copyright.
 

Lucky

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Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: Lucky
Holy lense envy, batman! Almost makes me wants to return my newsly purchased Nikon 12-24mm AFS to get a macro! :D Great shots!


How do you like it? The widest lens I have is a 24mm f/1.4, which isn't really all that wide on my D60. I don't do a whole lot of wide angle stuff though. The only time I've really wanted anything wider is around the house, inside when I can't back up anymore.

So far so good for the three days I've had it. :) I do a lot of photoj. work so it comes in handy. But I swear to god every time I see your work it makes me want to whip out the CC and buy a macro. :/
 

Lucky

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Originally posted by: Sid59
Public Domain:

Public domain refers to materials which belong to the community at large, are unprotected by copyright or patent, and may be used by anyone. Public domain materials can be freely duplicated or used by anyone, as long as credit is given to the original creator.

Once someone's work enters the public domain, permission is granted to freely distribute, copy, use, display, or perform that work.

Generally speaking, a work is in the public domain if:
1. Ownership of copyright has expired and was not renewed.
2. It is a federal government publication.
3.The author grants permission or waives copyright.

Keywords, "unprotected by copyright or patent".
 

GtPrOjEcTX

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Lucky
Originally posted by: Sid59
Public Domain:

Public domain refers to materials which belong to the community at large, are unprotected by copyright or patent, and may be used by anyone. Public domain materials can be freely duplicated or used by anyone, as long as credit is given to the original creator.

Once someone's work enters the public domain, permission is granted to freely distribute, copy, use, display, or perform that work.

Generally speaking, a work is in the public domain if:
1. Ownership of copyright has expired and was not renewed.
2. It is a federal government publication.
3.The author grants permission or waives copyright.
Keywords, "unprotected by copyright or patent".
which describes the pictures that Lirion posts up here, right? or do you have a copyright on them?
 

Lucky

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"which describes the pictures that Lirion posts up here, right? or do you have a copyright on them?"

I would hope he does. ;)
 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: Lucky
"which describes the pictures that Lirion posts up here, right? or do you have a copyright on them?"

I would hope he does. ;)


Yeah:D As soon as you press the shutter button you have copyright, until you sign it over to someone else. Simply displaying a photo in public doesn't release it to public domain. For instance if you exhibit a photo in a public gallery someone couldn't legally come in with a camera, snap a picture of your picture, and start selling it. Same thing with publishing a photo in a book or magazine. Unless a photo appears with a notice explicitly stating that copyrights have been waived, it never enters public domain until copyrights expire.


I'm glad you like your new lens Lucky! What camera are you using it on?
 

Cyberian

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lirion - I think Ornery said something similar to this before, but your pictures are totally awesome!
Talk to local newspapers, magazines, whatever.
You have a talent that should not be wasted.

More people than the number who come to ATOT should be able to see your work/talent/dedication!
 

Lucky

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"I'm glad you like your new lens Lucky! What camera are you using it on?"

Nikon D1. The original granddaddy of them all. :D So effectively its a 18-36 but before my widest lens was a 24mm (36mm effective) so it's a huge difference.

Adding to other's comments, if you don't sell your work I believe you should spread your talent by participating in photo workshops as an instructor.
 

GtPrOjEcTX

Lifer
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Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: Lucky
"which describes the pictures that Lirion posts up here, right? or do you have a copyright on them?"

I would hope he does. ;)
Yeah:D As soon as you press the shutter button you have copyright, until you sign it over to someone else. Simply displaying a photo in public doesn't release it to public domain. For instance if you exhibit a photo in a public gallery someone couldn't legally come in with a camera, snap a picture of your picture, and start selling it. Same thing with publishing a photo in a book or magazine. Unless a photo appears with a notice explicitly stating that copyrights have been waived, it never enters public domain until copyrights expire.

I'm glad you like your new lens Lucky! What camera are you using it on?
thanks for clearing that up then, and I apologize for infringing on your work...I would take the link down but since you said you didn't mind, I'll leave it.

Some more info about copyrights.
 

bleuiko

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Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: TekViper
what i never understood is how u get the background to be pitch black like that in the pictures? can u explain that..


In macro photography depth of field is very shallow. To maximize this very small apertures are used. It's not uncommon for me to use f/64 for an extreme closeup. Because of this very little ambient light is evident in the photograph, but the subject is lit by the flash. This give the effect of a very dark or black background with the subject properly exposed. Not everyone is a fan of this effect, but I think it has its uses.

That's the SAME questions I wasn going to ask! These are SUPER GREAT PICTURES!!! I wanna make wallpapers out of some of these.... but I'm not into bugs as wallpapers hehe... do you take pictures of plants a lot too? If so, got any nice ones =)
 

Eli

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Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: skace
holy insane pics. please post as many as you can -- they are all worth viewing.


Okay, here's a few I haven't posted on here yet. I've been experimenting with backlighting. With this shot I used the D60 with MP-E 65mm macro lens and my twin flash, but I handheld one of the flash heads behind the fungi for backlighting. In this one I used the same setup, except that I mounted a separate 550EX flash on a tiny tripod I bought just for this purpose, and put it behind and below the flower. My MT-24EX macro twin flash can control other Canon flash units wirelessly so I didn't have to use any cables or anything. In this shot I used my 180mm L f/3.5 macro lens along with a wireless transmitter to control two 550EX flashes, one on my little tripod above and behind the mushrooms, and the other on the ground in front of them. I really like the effect this produces on still subjects. It really makes them come alive so to speak.
Awesome!! Props to RossMAN for helping you with a website.

I really like the fungus cups picture!! It looks like an indian campsite setting, or something.. little baskets full of bread. It's awesome!
 

Wallydraigle

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Thanks man!:D I've never heard them described as little baskets of bread, but it fits pretty well I guess.

Here's a couple more:

Pinwheel marasmius. There are orange ones like these two, but it seems that the slugs like to eat them and they get up earlier than I do:( After I shot those orange mycenas up above I went back less than twelve hours later and there was no trace of them. The slugs had eaten them all. There must be something about that orange pigment in the mycenas and marasmius that makes the slugs go wild for them.

Here's some more marasmius. This one looks more like a mycena to me. I don't know how anyone can tell the two genera apart. They are both in the Tricholoma family, and apparently very closely related.

Coral slime looks like bushes made of frosted glass on a ridge under a sunrise, with the right lighting. This whole landscape would fit on a fingernail.

A tree looking over an alien valley? Or slime growing on a rotten log? There are whole worlds hidden all around us.
 

Wallydraigle

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Originally posted by: GtPrOjEcTX
the last two don't link

edit: now they do ;)

edit2: that last one is sweet!



I fixed it. That's what I get for trying to do it from memory:disgust:


Glad you like it!:D
 

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: Eli
Originally posted by: lirion
Originally posted by: skace
holy insane pics. please post as many as you can -- they are all worth viewing.


Okay, here's a few I haven't posted on here yet. I've been experimenting with backlighting. With this shot I used the D60 with MP-E 65mm macro lens and my twin flash, but I handheld one of the flash heads behind the fungi for backlighting. In this one I used the same setup, except that I mounted a separate 550EX flash on a tiny tripod I bought just for this purpose, and put it behind and below the flower. My MT-24EX macro twin flash can control other Canon flash units wirelessly so I didn't have to use any cables or anything. In this shot I used my 180mm L f/3.5 macro lens along with a wireless transmitter to control two 550EX flashes, one on my little tripod above and behind the mushrooms, and the other on the ground in front of them. I really like the effect this produces on still subjects. It really makes them come alive so to speak.
Awesome!! Props to RossMAN for helping you with a website.

I really like the fungus cups picture!! It looks like an indian campsite setting, or something.. little baskets full of bread. It's awesome!

Thanks, it was my pleasure to help him out.

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