Macro Best of Summer 209 : macro

Next in this series, here are some macro shots that I particularly like:

Pollen


Visitor


The way I am (a flower's stem)


Happy ever after (no true macro, but I like it)


The center of things


Star of the show


Violin


Separate ways


Nerves

[Ash]

Pollen - brilliant. Love the detail, sharpness and colours.
Star of the show - bravo. The complementary colours and textures make this a very appealing shot.
Happily ever after - cool. Good use of colours and lighting to bring out tactile textures.
The centre of things - excellent. Colours and textures combine again so aesthetically.
Well done and thanks for sharing.

[bdery]

Thanks Ash. For all shots except the cake, I used the FA 50 macro, sometimes handheld, sometimes on a tripod.

For the cake, I used the Sigma 17-70, plus my AF280T flash bounced on white cloth hung over and behind the table. I'm getting better with reflected light I think.

Thanks for the detailed comments!

[goddo31]

Excellent shots, Pollen is particularly fantastic!
Love the colours, detail and also the bokeh.
For me, these images are very effective at evoking feelings too.
awesome

[bdery]

Thanks Jason,

the FA50 macro is great for bokeh (as it should). I'm glad I found it and bought it

[MattC]

Great colours and clarity all round - well done.