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First Macro Attempts · 11:02 AM

Here are the first few attempts at some macro shots. ISO and shutter speeds vary but they are around 200 and 1/180s. I don't have an external flash so I made a flash diffuser that utilizes the on camera flash. The background isn't the most flattering but I'm still getting used to minimal movement and actually seeing the insects in the viewfinder, composition will come later.

C&C welcome

Thanks,
Michael

davedotwojo · 04-07-2011, 11:33 AM

Very nice shots. I especially like what you did with the spider (even thought I cannot stand spiders). it's definitely your most creative. Good luck on your macro adventure.

**dcmsox2004** · 04-07-2011, 11:45 AM

1st shot is mighty impressive..... lookin' forward to more macros from ya... dave m

MCsquared · 04-07-2011, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

1st shot is mighty impressive..... lookin' forward to more macros from ya... dave m

Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

**eaglem** · 04-07-2011, 08:27 PM

Well done, only C&C I can see is probably needs DOF increased slightly but other than that very good.

**Bob Harris** · 04-07-2011, 08:48 PM

very nice shots, the 1st one is superb, looking for more of your photos and technique. thanks Bob

MCsquared · 04-07-2011, 08:55 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

Well done, only C&C I can see is probably needs DOF increased slightly but other than that very good.

Yea I agree. I've been shooting around f11-16 and the occasional 22. I haven't messed with any image stack software so all my pics are single shots. The problem I've encountered thus far is having an abundant amount of light using the on camera flash for the very small apertures.

Thanks for your advice.

slowpez · 04-08-2011, 08:44 AM

Love the first one if anyone can actually love a fly.

MCsquared · 04-09-2011, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by slowpez

Love the first one if anyone can actually love a fly.

I know what you mean, I am not a fan of spiders but would really like to get some good pictures of them though.

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04-07-2011, 11:33 AM	#2
davedotwojo New Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Litiz Posts: 7	Very nice shots. I especially like what you did with the spider (even thought I cannot stand spiders). it's definitely your most creative. Good luck on your macro adventure.

04-07-2011, 11:45 AM	#3
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	1st shot is mighty impressive..... lookin' forward to more macros from ya... dave m

04-07-2011, 07:09 PM	#4
MCsquared Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery Posts: 84 Original Poster	Originally posted by dcmsox2004 1st shot is mighty impressive..... lookin' forward to more macros from ya... dave m Thanks. I appreciate the kind words.

04-07-2011, 08:27 PM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,166	Well done, only C&C I can see is probably needs DOF increased slightly but other than that very good.

04-07-2011, 08:48 PM	#6
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	very nice shots, the 1st one is superb, looking for more of your photos and technique. thanks Bob

04-07-2011, 08:55 PM	#7
MCsquared Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery Posts: 84 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Well done, only C&C I can see is probably needs DOF increased slightly but other than that very good. Yea I agree. I've been shooting around f11-16 and the occasional 22. I haven't messed with any image stack software so all my pics are single shots. The problem I've encountered thus far is having an abundant amount of light using the on camera flash for the very small apertures. Thanks for your advice.

04-08-2011, 08:44 AM	#8
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Love the first one if anyone can actually love a fly.

04-09-2011, 01:51 PM	#9
MCsquared Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma Photos: Gallery Posts: 84 Original Poster	Originally posted by slowpez Love the first one if anyone can actually love a fly. I know what you mean, I am not a fan of spiders but would really like to get some good pictures of them though.

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