Macro My 1st macro phtography

My 1st macro phtography · 05:15 AM

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Hi All,

just wanted to know what you think about these two images.

Taken with a K-5iis, reversal ring with Pentax-m 75-150 f4 Lens.

as i am in no way a pro, just got back to photography two weeks ago, would love to know how i can improve...

bladerunner6 · 12-20-2014, 05:23 AM

Nicely done, what do you use for lighting?

ts357 · 12-20-2014, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

Nicely done, what do you use for lighting?

Sunlight....
i do not have a flash yet

bladerunner6 · 12-20-2014, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by ts357

Sunlight....
i do not have a flash yet

Like I said, nice work, and even better for using natural lighting.

**baro-nite** · 12-20-2014, 06:03 AM

Nice work! I have that lens and haven't tried it reversed, but I'm not surprised to see it does well. You might be surprised at the quality of light you can get for macro with just the pop-up flash and a diffuser. This one is cheap and works well, and packs very small:

Interfit On-Camera Difuser reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

ts357 · 12-20-2014, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Nice work! I have that lens and haven't tried it reversed, but I'm not surprised to see it does well. You might be surprised at the quality of light you can get for macro with just the pop-up flash and a diffuser. This one is cheap and works well, and packs very small:

Interfit On-Camera Difuser reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

Thanks for the info,
i couldn't find the interfit difuser you recommended, so i ordered this one.
3 x Strap 3 Color Pop Up Flash Diffuser for Canon Nikon Pentax D5100 D90 HK | eBay
for 2$ its worth a try...

**baro-nite** · 12-20-2014, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by ts357

i couldn't find the interfit difuser you recommended, so i ordered this one.

As you say, worth a try. The question will be whether it sits far forward enough that the lens doesn't shadow it when you are shooting macro. The key to attractively diffused light is that the light source is large, from the point of view of the subject. The closer you can get the diffuser to the subject, the larger it becomes in that sense. That's why mounting something on the end of the lens works so well for reversed-lens macro, where the working distance is very short.

BlakeShellman · 12-20-2014, 11:40 AM

You should have told the spider to wear a different outfit because he blended in to his surroundings too much. Just kidding...I like the photos a lot.

Volker76 · 12-20-2014, 01:45 PM

the spider is excellent.

Btw, you don't 'need' a diffusor. In a pinch I had some good results with tissue paper...

bladerunner6 · 12-20-2014, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by Volker76

the spider is excellent.

Btw, you don't 'need' a diffusor. In a pinch I had some good results with tissue paper...

I was also thinking of using a milk jug.

**baro-nite** · 12-20-2014, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by bladerunner6

I was also thinking of using a milk jug.

Done that. Works quite well, although I haven't found a plastic that is color neutral.

old4570 · 12-21-2014, 02:07 AM - **2 Likes**

First picture : 1/200 - ISO 200
Second Picture : ISO 100 - 1/6
And your running the lens reversed :
You have chosen a hard road ..

Advice : Spin the lens around , buy a few close up filters .. 150mm Lens , a +2 , +3 and a +4 to start with ..
Run at least F16 , use a flash if you need to Maintain Aperture and Shutter speed ..

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244609-macro-pentax-kit-lens-k200d.html

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244639-macro-two-more...-kit-lens.html

**Des** · 12-21-2014, 05:02 AM

Originally posted by baro-nite

Done that. Works quite well, although I haven't found a plastic that is color neutral.

I use an opaque yoghurt container, with a cut out at the front for the sensor. Seems to work well.

**baro-nite** · 12-21-2014, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Des

I use an opaque yoghurt container, with a cut out at the front for the sensor. Seems to work well.

Yes, I agree such plastics tend to work well; they just tend to give a yellow or orange color cast, in my experience.

ts357 · 12-21-2014, 09:06 AM

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12-20-2014, 05:23 AM	#2
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Nicely done, what do you use for lighting?

12-20-2014, 05:26 AM	#3
ts357 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 51 Original Poster	Originally posted by bladerunner6 Nicely done, what do you use for lighting? Sunlight.... i do not have a flash yet

12-20-2014, 05:49 AM	#4
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by ts357 Sunlight.... i do not have a flash yet Like I said, nice work, and even better for using natural lighting.

12-20-2014, 06:03 AM	#5
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Nice work! I have that lens and haven't tried it reversed, but I'm not surprised to see it does well. You might be surprised at the quality of light you can get for macro with just the pop-up flash and a diffuser. This one is cheap and works well, and packs very small: Interfit On-Camera Difuser reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database

12-20-2014, 09:15 AM	#6
ts357 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 51 Original Poster	Originally posted by baro-nite Nice work! I have that lens and haven't tried it reversed, but I'm not surprised to see it does well. You might be surprised at the quality of light you can get for macro with just the pop-up flash and a diffuser. This one is cheap and works well, and packs very small: Interfit On-Camera Difuser reviews - Pentax Camera Accessory Review Database Thanks for the info, i couldn't find the interfit difuser you recommended, so i ordered this one. 3 x Strap 3 Color Pop Up Flash Diffuser for Canon Nikon Pentax D5100 D90 HK \| eBay for 2$ its worth a try...

12-20-2014, 10:13 AM	#7
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by ts357 i couldn't find the interfit difuser you recommended, so i ordered this one. As you say, worth a try. The question will be whether it sits far forward enough that the lens doesn't shadow it when you are shooting macro. The key to attractively diffused light is that the light source is large, from the point of view of the subject. The closer you can get the diffuser to the subject, the larger it becomes in that sense. That's why mounting something on the end of the lens works so well for reversed-lens macro, where the working distance is very short.

12-20-2014, 01:45 PM	#9
Volker76 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 211	the spider is excellent. Btw, you don't 'need' a diffusor. In a pinch I had some good results with tissue paper...

12-20-2014, 03:10 PM	#10
bladerunner6 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 2,080	Originally posted by Volker76 the spider is excellent. Btw, you don't 'need' a diffusor. In a pinch I had some good results with tissue paper... I was also thinking of using a milk jug.

12-20-2014, 04:08 PM	#11
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by bladerunner6 I was also thinking of using a milk jug. Done that. Works quite well, although I haven't found a plastic that is color neutral.

12-21-2014, 02:07 AM - 2 Likes	#12
old4570 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 2,551	First picture : 1/200 - ISO 200 Second Picture : ISO 100 - 1/6 And your running the lens reversed : You have chosen a hard road .. Advice : Spin the lens around , buy a few close up filters .. 150mm Lens , a +2 , +3 and a +4 to start with .. Run at least F16 , use a flash if you need to Maintain Aperture and Shutter speed .. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244609-macro-pentax-kit-lens-k200d.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/12-post-your-photos/244639-macro-two-more...-kit-lens.html

12-21-2014, 05:02 AM	#13
Des Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Victoria Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 6,423	Originally posted by baro-nite Done that. Works quite well, although I haven't found a plastic that is color neutral. I use an opaque yoghurt container, with a cut out at the front for the sensor. Seems to work well.

12-21-2014, 06:56 AM	#14
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Originally posted by Des I use an opaque yoghurt container, with a cut out at the front for the sensor. Seems to work well. Yes, I agree such plastics tend to work well; they just tend to give a yellow or orange color cast, in my experience.

12-21-2014, 09:06 AM	#15
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