How to shoot Macro

1. Use Macro lens where possible
2. Mount camera on geared rail and tripod
3. Use cable shutter release
4. Locate subject and compose
5. Avoid distracting backgrounds
6. For fine focusing use manual focusing
7. Use ring or twin flash

Camera Settings for Macro

Program modes - Av or M

Aperture - f4 to f16

ISO - 100

Exposure compensation: 0

Focusing mode - AFS or M

Focusing point - manual focus

SHutter mode - single frame

Metering mode - average

Shoot in RAW

The above are recommendations.

Portrait

Enjoy... Please leave your comment, if any.

10 Ways to Get the Sharpest Possible Photograph

I found the article by Scott Bourne very useful to produce the sharpest possible photo. I reproduced the first two headings of his post and please visit his publication for the full article.

1. Shoot in great light.
2. Find the sweet spot for each lens.

Etc... Please visit his publication for full details. You will not be disappointed!

Harry and Rachel, Two shall become one

These are some of the photos of Harry and Rachel's big day!
Rachel, she is so sweet! ...
Aren't they cute?
Rachel and father ...
Lighting up the "unity candle".
Rachel's niece...
Rachel and Harry

Landscape Photography - Eastwood Valley

These are some photos taken at Eastwood Valley Country Club and Golf Course. Please tell me which one you like...
No. 1
Camera: Hasselblad H3D ISO 50 80mm
No. 2
Camera: Hasselblad H3D ISO 50 80mm
No. 3
Camera: Hasselblad H3D ISO 50 80mm
No. 4
Camera: Hasselblad H3D ISO 50 80mm
No. 5 Nikon D3 F/2.8 1/8Sec 24mm
No. 6
Camera: Nikon D3 f/2.8 0.62 sec 24mm
No. 7
Camera: Nikon D3 f/2.8 1/3sec 24mm
No. 8
Camera: Nikon D3 f/2.8 1/5sec 24mm EV -0.7
No. 10
Camera: Nikon D3 f/2.8 1/2sec 24mm EV -0.7
No. 11
Camera: Nikon D3 f/2.8 1.3sec 24mm EV -0.7
No. 12
Camera: Nikon D3 f/2.8 0.62sec 24mm EV -0.7
No. 13
Camera: Nikon D3 f/2.8 1/2sec 24mm EV -0.7
No. 14
Camera: Nikon D3 f/13 10sec 24mm EV -0.7 ISO 100
No. 15
Camera: Nikon D3 f/13 8sec 24mm EV +0.3 ISO 100
No. 16
Camera: Nikon D3 f/13 8sec 24mm EV 0.3 ISO 100
No. 17
Camera: Nikon D3 f/13 10sec 24mm EV -0.7 ISO 100
No. 18
Camera: Nikon D3 f/13 8sec 29mm EV -0.7 ISO 100

Lilies through hires camera

I have the opportunity to take some lilies through my high resolution 39M pixels camera.
They are reduced in size for easy viewing. Actual jpg file is about 24Mbytes. Raw format is 50+ MBytes. So, what can you see...
I cropped the picture above to show just the bee. Unfortunately the bee was fast moving and it appears to be slightly blur. Click on the photo to show the actual size.
A cluster of lilies ... This lot was in the middle of the pond. I crop out the center flower to show actual pixel size...
Click to show the actual size. I cropped the flower to 800 pixel.

Chong Ing and Mindy Lo Wedding

Date: 12-Sept-2009
Holy Matrimony of Chong Ing and Mindy Lo at Grace Methodist Church, Miri.
More pictures can be found on my facebook.
Mindy the bride...
... her father brought her in...
... our song leader, Rachael.
... for the parents!
... after solemnization of the wedding, he kissed her...
... after solemnization of the wedding and blessing.
aren't they lovely!
Group photo with small group members and pastors.
Pastor Law and pastor Connie.
...some romantic moment!
... ah!