Hi there. Thank you so much for the very kind comments. They are very much appreciated. I’m really happy for you now that you’ve got what might be the lens of your dreams. Have a ton of fun with it and good luck!
I love this Idea of coming out of the dark. Can I ask you for your help. When I move the exposure slide to the left in lightroom instead of it getting darker it starts to turn a bright blue can you tell me if I have a setting wrong Thanks
Just returned from attempting your earlier flower shots where you enter deep into the structure - another almost alien world - great stuff on this one too and as always perfectly presented - thanks again -and take care.
Ray, Great tutorial as usual. I like to do the same thing with a lot of my flower shots. It really adds a lot of drama to them and accentuates the primary area of focus. I also like to use the adjustment brush and color picker in Lightroom to sometimes change the color of the flower. It would be great to see you do a few tutorials on some of your Lightroom techniques. Roger
Hi Roger. Thank you and your techniques sound interesting. Although the channel is primarily targeted at photography Ideas and inspiration, in the future, I will be rolling out a few processing ideas that require certain softwares. Have a nice weekend.
I definitely agree. Your channel offers great photography ideas which I always look forward to watching. They are truly inspiring and encourage me to try new ideas.
Hi Ray Nice idea, this is a different way of highlighting flowers, darkening the bottom section etc,also adjusting the stops to create the the end result, I do not own a large lamp but I will try with my pre Round Flash,to through the light. Regards welshman2018
The last two flowers are unbelievable stunning, but I most say I am jealous of your pictures you made them sounds easy but impossible to reproduce or to come close to the same result... Anyways good work as always. I enjoy your channel keep them coming.
Thanks very much Rick. Please believe me when I say it’s not that difficult and very easy to reproduce. You do have to experiment a lot to find out what works as there are always variables but you will have success if you give it a good honest try. The one shot that I talk about the spotlight effect is a little different but I will be showing that technique in another video later on so if you’re interested, be on the lookout for that. Rick, thanks so much for watching and good luck with your next photography project.
I enjoyed what you presents with the carnations... Nice flowers...
Thank you so much 🙂
Coming out of the dark into the light. Its really great. Really!!!
Thanks very much Nord. Glad you enjoyed and have a great day.
Your tutorials inspire me.
Thanks so much Tom.
great thankyou so much for inspiration
Thanks very much Ray. Inspiring as usual. Terry
Thanks so much Terry and enjoy your day.
Excellent tutorial
interesting video's, I love macro photography of flowers and insects so happy with this
Thanks.
thank you so much for sharing this video
I'm going to try these, excellent tips thank you! I miss your videos, stay safe!
Hi Jeannine. Thanks and you stay well too...okay?
The spot light effect is fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Yves. We’ll go through the spotlight effect in an upcoming tutorial. Have a great day.
Your videos are very well presented and definitely inspiring. Thank you for sharing.
Hey Enrique. Thank you so much and I wish you a great day. Cheers!
Trying this today. Very nice work.
Thanks Paul and good luck with your shoot.
Ray Excellent well done from the uk
Thank you so much David. Have a great weekend in the beautiful UK.
As usual, Ray, you give a great presentation. Thank you so much for sharing your techniques, style and photographic knowledge. Much appreciated!
Renee, thanks so much and I thank you for taking time out of your day to watch. Cheers to you!
Great teacher...I look forward for each of his tutorials...thank you!!!!!
Thank you and thanks so much for watching.
Great info. Thanks so much for posting these lessons
My pleasure Carter and thanks so much for taking the time to watch.
Ray - your inspiration is pure pleasure. Thank you.
ps. I've just invested in a 105 macro and, oh, how I feel your excitement in your videos. Thanks
Hi there. Thank you so much for the very kind comments. They are very much appreciated. I’m really happy for you now that you’ve got what might be the lens of your dreams. Have a ton of fun with it and good luck!
Excellent video again Ray. Thanks for inspiring us.
Hi Peter. Thanks so much and don’t forget, it’s photographers like you who inspire me 😊.
Another great video. Nice examples and creativity.
Thank you very much and have a great weekend.
Bought some tulips..my practice project for today...thank you...also cannot wait for your tutorial on the “Spotlight”
Hi Deborah. Thank you and yes the “spotlight” video is coming soon. Have a wonderful weekend and good luck with your project.
Really love all your tutorials. You always inspire me to try something different, something new. Thanks
Thank you so much Michael but it’s people like you who inspire me. Have a great weekend.
Thank you for your great video much interesting and value.
You are very welcome Mohd and thanks for watching.
Thank you Ray so easy
You’re welcome Rick and have a great day.
I love this Idea of coming out of the dark. Can I ask you for your help. When I move the exposure slide to the left in lightroom instead of it getting darker it starts to turn a bright blue can you tell me if I have a setting wrong Thanks
Hi Donna. Not sure what is going on here but try moving the shadow slider to the left.
Excellent video as always Ray. Something new for me to try. Have you ever seen Harold Davis and his use of LAB color space with flowers? Fun to try.
Thanks Jim. I have heard of Harold but I’ll have to check out his LAB color space. Have a really good day.
Just returned from attempting your earlier flower shots where you enter deep into the structure - another almost alien world - great stuff on this one too and as always perfectly presented - thanks again -and take care.
Hi there. Hope all is good with you. Thank you very much and I hope your flower shoot went well.
Very inspiring! Thank you
Thanks Louise. I’m really happy you enjoyed the video.
very helpful Ray
Happy to hear that and have a great day.
Thank you Ray!
You’re so welcome Oguz and thanks for watching.
That was a really refreshing take on flowers, thanks for making this .. I'm off to have a go!
Have a great day, kind regards.. subbed, liked etc :)
Thanks and same to you.
Ray,
Great tutorial as usual. I like to do the same thing with a lot of my flower shots. It really adds a lot of drama to them and accentuates the primary area of focus. I also like to use the adjustment brush and color picker in Lightroom to sometimes change the color of the flower. It would be great to see you do a few tutorials on some of your Lightroom techniques.
Roger
Hi Roger. Thank you and your techniques sound interesting. Although the channel is primarily targeted at photography Ideas and inspiration, in the future, I will be rolling out a few processing ideas that require certain softwares. Have a nice weekend.
I definitely agree. Your channel offers great photography ideas which I always look forward to watching. They are truly inspiring and encourage me to try new ideas.
Hi Ray Nice idea, this is a different way of highlighting flowers, darkening the bottom section etc,also adjusting the stops to create the the end result, I do not own a large lamp but I will try with my pre Round Flash,to through the light.
Regards welshman2018
Thank you and good luck with your next flower shoot.
The last two flowers are unbelievable stunning, but I most say I am jealous of your pictures you made them sounds easy but impossible to reproduce or to come close to the same result... Anyways good work as always. I enjoy your channel keep them coming.
Thanks very much Rick. Please believe me when I say it’s not that difficult and very easy to reproduce. You do have to experiment a lot to find out what works as there are always variables but you will have success if you give it a good honest try. The one shot that I talk about the spotlight effect is a little different but I will be showing that technique in another video later on so if you’re interested, be on the lookout for that. Rick, thanks so much for watching and good luck with your next photography project.
Inspirational. Thanks
You’re so welcome and thank you for taking the time to watch.
Really like your video & tutorial.👍🙋 Thank! sir.
Thank you and have a great weekend.
i try this and really its amazing result. thank you sir
Hi there Asad. Glad you tried it and had success. Enjoy the day!
I love your videos Ray - exceptional good and honest between so many ugly videos here.
Zurab, you are so very kind. Thank you and have a great day.
please do the L/R tutorial soon re the spot light effect...........stunning
Thanks Steve. Will do and have a great day.
Most excellent! But the spotlight effect; how Ray, how?
Thanks Chris. I will be showing the effect in an upcoming video so hang in for that. Have a good one.
Thank you, sir.😊
Good tips.
Thank you Mariya and have a wonderful day.
How interesting, thank you. I'm looking forward to the next videos!
Thanks Sandra and have a wonderful day.
Nice, thanks
Thanks Terry and have a great day.
We found he bob ross of photography
Your last photos were subjugating if this word means the same in English. Ready for Smithsonian?
Thank you very much and enjoy your day!
nice pics, but too much lightroom work