ISO16oo - f/8 - 1/100s
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I've heard that "the best tripod is the one you actually carry with you". Well, not neccessarily, I'd have to say. While Gitzo's 105 with the flimsy ball head I got with it was fine for travel photography with my lots-of-empty-space-surrounded-by-light-plastic analog SLR (and lenses I used with it), it definitely isn't stable enough for macro or long telephoto work with my current gear. In those cases, higher ISO becomes a better "tripod".
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-cr 63 months ago | reply
@ all who are wondering what this is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physalis_alkekengi should be helpful.
@ Sarah Schloo: I actually have a more usable tripod, but it's much larger and heavier (about 3.5kg / 7lb), which is why I leave it at home most of the time. Silly, isn't it?
As for the setup: No, I didn't use a softbox; I don't have one. I put the fruit on a porcelain plate, and placed that on a window-sill on a rainy afternoon.
Sarah Ann Wright 63 months ago | reply
Ooo thanks for the info! I like your thrifty style, I have a softbox but it's twice the size that I am, so I am going to try your plate idea from now on! (and we get plenty of rainy afternoons in London)
rebelshootsfan 63 months ago | reply
Explored! Congratz!!!
msee 63 months ago | reply
Exquisite.
karen_zebra 63 months ago | reply
These grow in my neighbors yard.
Katpix 63 months ago | reply
Beautiful image!
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esanatha 63 months ago | reply
Wonderful composition. Delicate subject, very nice shadow.
In one word : superb !
Jan Hoogendoorn 63 months ago | reply
Looks like a heart surrounded by veins, superb image
~SusanR~ [deleted] 63 months ago | reply
What a great shot. Love the simplicity of it
Robyn Geering Photography 63 months ago | reply
so delicate and beautiful
tazz 63 months ago | reply
Lovely shot, I'm curious, what is that?!?!
dr safi 63 months ago | reply
SUPERB SHOT>>
CVNguyen 63 months ago | reply
wow....
LuLu Taylor 63 months ago | reply
beautiful, love the shadow, delicateness and the withered inaccessible red fruit.. symbolic in so many ways. A perfect capture.
Sanctu 63 months ago | reply
Most inspiring...
gweggy 63 months ago | reply
fragile and beautiful
CADU SILVÉRIO® Photographer 63 months ago | reply
BelÍSsima imagem!
Grande abraÇO!
:)
Marissa (janoka) 63 months ago | reply
wow, this is awesome! I was just looking into getting a new tripod the other day. I'll have to go by your advice :)
I love this image. The shadow is great
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tschaus 62 months ago | reply
beautiful. perfect surface for this.
pinoyirish 57 months ago | reply
wow. very cool.