This is an experiment, and I need to develop it further to get a better image….but it’s a start! How to get the focus right when you’re not in the picture, how not to knock the tripod over when you are less than nimble, after setting the self-timer and having 12seconds to manoeuvre into position!!
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A clever idea, Sue, and it has worked well. And well done on using the tripod – I keep meaning to get mine out but never quite get round to it.
What about using a remote so that you don’t have to dash so much?
Thanks, Debbie! Need to check if the remote is still working…
I saw the image and thought, who is there with Sue? Read the words and had a chuckle at the effort made for a great photo. I am impressed Sue at your composition, lighting and effort. I bet you were glad we could see the coffee cup. Was there only one go? ❤
Three or four, that was the best….but will try more in the coming days….!
Well worth the effort involved. I love those shadows.
Many thanks, Margaret….but I want some chiaroscuro!
It worked! 🙂
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Thanks, Janet!
As far as I can tell, you couldn’t have done it any better. Well done for going ‘retro’ with a tripod too.
Best wishes, Pete.
Well, there is room for improvement in my eyes, Pete….but I may not succeed! As for using the tripod, I don’t have a Smartphone and three hands, , so this was the only way!
I think it worked very well, both focus and the camera stand is right. And I like the final result. Two thoughts for ideas to handle the challenges – since you kind of ask: Enough depth of field will help take care of some inaccuracies between focusing and positioning yourself. And if you use a wireless release, you don’t have to hurry back in position. 🙂
Yes, I figured the first one, and I need to check my remote still works! Thanks, Otto!
How wonderfully it worked! Who needs to be nimble??? Spectacles, book, light panels, and you! A great combination. (But what’s the book??)
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A beautifully serene capture – thank you for the insight into all the work that goes into this creation!
Many thanks!
oh this is so lovely . . . a gorgeous experiment 🙂
and I am with Debbie in trying a remote if you can. Guess your phone won’t control your camera
Got to see if the remote still works!
I think it is excellent! And a reminder to me to get the tripod out and the macro lens whilst we have a still day.
Thank you, Jude! Yes, get that tripod out!
I like the lighting here, Sue, and the perspective. Well done.
Many thanks, Patti! I’m now trying to get one with chiaroscuro….tricky!
Ohh, yes, this one is my favourite so far. Wonderful.
Thanks, Manja!