Nature Not really macro...

Not really macro... · 02:02 PM

I still do not own a proper macro lens, but that doesn't stop me from being fascinated by tiny wildlife. My 300mm does allow me to try capturing some of it.

At Lake Louisa in Florida we had lots and lots of spiders - many of them big enough to be shot without a real macro lens. This one had a web that bridged two huge trees, and it was having cicada for lunch...

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LensBeginner · 11-03-2014, 02:17 PM

Very good!
Well, there are so many ways you can do macro...
From macro filters, to teleconverters, to extension tubes, to simply reversing a lens...
I've taken my first pictures with a reversed 50mm and, granted, it is a PITA since when you stop down you don't see a thing, but it works!

**MetteHHH** · 11-03-2014, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by LensBeginner

Very good!
Well, there are so many ways you can do macro...
From macro filters, to teleconverters, to extension tubes, to simply reversing a lens...
I've taken my first pictures with a reversed 50mm and, granted, it is a PITA since when you stop down you don't see a thing, but it works!

Thanks! Yes, I have promised myself to look into the whole reversing tube technique some time, since people post amazing results in here.

However, since I mostly practise on-the-go photography and like uncomplicated solutions, my main plan is to save for a proper macro lens, preferably the 100mm f2.8. Until then, I will probably just keep producing not-so-technically-impressive pictures of little creatures - because I can't help trying. For instance this regal jumping spider lived next to the door of our cabin at Lake Louisa, and he was CUTE!

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gor80 · 11-03-2014, 03:18 PM

Still, I would not argue that he is very cute, I think that all of the contrary and these furry paws .. brrrr

**MetteHHH** · 11-03-2014, 03:20 PM

But surely furry with big eyes means cute, right? And look at all the arms he want to hug you with?

old4570 · 11-03-2014, 04:19 PM

Very nice ... 300mm Works just fine

robjmitchell · 11-03-2014, 04:21 PM

With golden orb weavers and cicada you could use a wide angle lens

Those spiders seriously freak me out with their size.

**MetteHHH** · 11-04-2014, 01:18 AM

Originally posted by robjmitchell

With golden orb weavers and cicada you could use a wide angle lens

Those spiders seriously freak me out with their size.

Golden orb weavers? Thanks Rob! I needed a species ID, but didn't really know where to look. With the jumping spider I just googled [huge jumping spider green chelicarae] - and there it was!

I'm not strong on Danish spider species - North American ones are completely alien to me. And, yep, they were huge. Also absolutely everywhere in the trees by the lake - looked like halloween decorations!

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11-03-2014, 02:24 PM	#3
MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817 Original Poster	Originally posted by LensBeginner Very good! Well, there are so many ways you can do macro... From macro filters, to teleconverters, to extension tubes, to simply reversing a lens... I've taken my first pictures with a reversed 50mm and, granted, it is a PITA since when you stop down you don't see a thing, but it works! Thanks! Yes, I have promised myself to look into the whole reversing tube technique some time, since people post amazing results in here. However, since I mostly practise on-the-go photography and like uncomplicated solutions, my main plan is to save for a proper macro lens, preferably the 100mm f2.8. Until then, I will probably just keep producing not-so-technically-impressive pictures of little creatures - because I can't help trying. For instance this regal jumping spider lived next to the door of our cabin at Lake Louisa, and he was CUTE! [IMG][/IMG]

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MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817 Original Poster	But surely furry with big eyes means cute, right? And look at all the arms he want to hug you with?

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MetteHHH Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,817 Original Poster	Originally posted by robjmitchell With golden orb weavers and cicada you could use a wide angle lens Those spiders seriously freak me out with their size. Golden orb weavers? Thanks Rob! I needed a species ID, but didn't really know where to look. With the jumping spider I just googled [huge jumping spider green chelicarae] - and there it was! I'm not strong on Danish spider species - North American ones are completely alien to me. And, yep, they were huge. Also absolutely everywhere in the trees by the lake - looked like halloween decorations!