View Full Version : praying mantis - for critique
suemack
03-23-2004, 9:01 AM
took these pics of a praying mantis last weekend.....I was pleased with them - but how could I have improved them.
I welcome any comments and ideas.
There are 3 pics taken with different settings on the camera
1st pic
auto settings, no flash, exp 1/125, F2.2, ISO 100, max apperature F2.0...not sure what else you need
http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v105/suemack/praying_mantis_13.jpg
suemack
03-23-2004, 9:06 AM
had some problems posting the 2nd pic cos of the size so will have another go......
2nd pic
auto settings, flash used, exposure 1/125, F no F 4.0, ISO 100, apperature F2.0
http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v105/suemack/001.jpg
3rd pic
manual exposure settings, exposure 1/1000, flash used, F no F4.5, ISO 100, apperature F2.0
http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v105/suemack/pm_13.jpg
ccplim
03-23-2004, 9:15 AM
Weird! How come yours got two F number?
1st pic, F2.2 and F2.0
2nd pic, F4.0 and F2.0
3rd pic, F4.5 and F2.0
Which is the correct aperature?
suemack
03-23-2004, 9:22 AM
really dont' understand what I'm reading on this exif reader.....have cut and will paste
ExposureTime : 1/1000Sec
FNumber : F4.5
ExposureProgram : Manual
ISOSpeedRatings : 100
CompressedBitsPerPixel : 2/1 (bit/pixel)
ExposureBiasValue : EV0.0
MaxApertureValue : F2.0
MeteringMode : Division
LightSource : Unidentified
Flash : Fired(Compulsory/red-eye/return light detected)
FocalLength : 9.70(mm)
ExifImageWidth : 2048
ExifImageHeight : 1536
ExifInteroperabilityOffset : 650
sue
ccplim
03-23-2004, 9:44 AM
Hmm...... this is prettty interesting. Got to find out more about this software.
The last picture has an interesting composition. However, the depth of field is not enough and the front of the insect is not very sharp. In addition, the direct frontal flash is too harsh and caused shadows. Bounce flash will probably be better for this picture.
However, I think it's still an impactful picture.
Cheers,
Dracofish
03-23-2004, 10:41 PM
The actual aperture used is the first number. "Max aperture" means the biggest your camera will go.
Exif-reader is an awesome program, but can be quite confusing.
ccplim
03-24-2004, 12:05 AM
The actual aperture used is the first number. "Max aperture" means the biggest your camera will go.
Exif-reader is an awesome program, but can be quite confusing.
I see. Thanks for the clarification!
Tony7683
03-26-2004, 1:19 PM
Hey i thought i was the only person in the world who would photgraph these lil beauties, i'm glad you have proven me wrong!! [smilie=punk.gif]
Tony7683
03-26-2004, 1:22 PM
this was the lil beauty I caught last summer right outside the barracks
http://www.fluidserver.com/tony/mantis1.JPG
suemack
03-26-2004, 5:04 PM
hi tony
they're really interesting looking insects aren't they. What settings did you use for that pic?
sue
Tony7683
03-26-2004, 10:10 PM
I couldnt tell you, it was on auto, so prolly f/3-4, 1/30, ISO around 150-200
Nice pics suemack. I like the third one best, the background makes a nice contrast and doesn't detract from the subject.