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Todays Close Encounters · 01:45 AM

Again with the Vivitar 55/2.8 1:1 macro lens. I must say that this lens is a absolute gem. It's sharp, easy to use and light though excellent built. It has no 'A' setting, but in the end I don't miss it on this one, especially not when using my home built macro diffuser.

Photos are cropped.

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**Iris** · 04-15-2010, 08:37 AM

Stunning macro's again Rense!
I really like your second picture a lot

D4rknezz · 04-15-2010, 08:58 AM

Oh wow. I love the first and second one. 55mm, eh? >_< brave soul, getting that close to creepy crawlies

Tuner571 · 04-15-2010, 10:13 AM

Very nice shots, you sure are getting good at these macro shots. The first one is great with all that detail and color in the background, but my favorite is the second for sure. The details in the eyes and little hairs in absolutly amazing and you did a great job capturing it. If you don't mind me asking what are you using to light up these shots as it does not look like regular sunlight? If you are using one of those macro lens flashes I am going to pick one up ASAP as these photos really are great.

Thanks for sharing.

**dcmsox2004** · 04-15-2010, 11:42 AM

superlative macros rense!! number two is amazing!! dave m

slowpez · 04-15-2010, 11:52 AM

Ugh, the hairy eyeballs in the second shot almost made me lose my lunch. If it wasn't such a great shot I wouldn't have noticed the hair.

**Rense** · 04-15-2010, 02:05 PM

Originally posted by Tuner571

Very nice shots, you sure are getting good at these macro shots. The first one is great with all that detail and color in the background, but my favorite is the second for sure. The details in the eyes and little hairs in absolutly amazing and you did a great job capturing it. If you don't mind me asking what are you using to light up these shots as it does not look like regular sunlight? If you are using one of those macro lens flashes I am going to pick one up ASAP as these photos really are great.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks a lot Cory, much appreciated! I used the onboard flash with these, in combination with a home built diffuser like the one you can find here in post #65. This guy makes unbelievable macros and I use his flash set-up. And: it's very (read VERY!) cheap, only about $2....

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04-15-2010, 08:37 AM	#2
Iris Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Bennekom, The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,369	Stunning macro's again Rense! I really like your second picture a lot

04-15-2010, 08:58 AM	#3
D4rknezz Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,196	Oh wow. I love the first and second one. 55mm, eh? >_< brave soul, getting that close to creepy crawlies

04-15-2010, 10:13 AM	#4
Tuner571 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,549	Very nice shots, you sure are getting good at these macro shots. The first one is great with all that detail and color in the background, but my favorite is the second for sure. The details in the eyes and little hairs in absolutly amazing and you did a great job capturing it. If you don't mind me asking what are you using to light up these shots as it does not look like regular sunlight? If you are using one of those macro lens flashes I am going to pick one up ASAP as these photos really are great. Thanks for sharing.

04-15-2010, 11:42 AM	#5
dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	superlative macros rense!! number two is amazing!! dave m

04-15-2010, 11:52 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Ugh, the hairy eyeballs in the second shot almost made me lose my lunch. If it wasn't such a great shot I wouldn't have noticed the hair.

04-15-2010, 02:05 PM	#7
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tuner571 Very nice shots, you sure are getting good at these macro shots. The first one is great with all that detail and color in the background, but my favorite is the second for sure. The details in the eyes and little hairs in absolutly amazing and you did a great job capturing it. If you don't mind me asking what are you using to light up these shots as it does not look like regular sunlight? If you are using one of those macro lens flashes I am going to pick one up ASAP as these photos really are great. Thanks for sharing. Thanks a lot Cory, much appreciated! I used the onboard flash with these, in combination with a home built diffuser like the one you can find here in post #65. This guy makes unbelievable macros and I use his flash set-up. And: it's very (read VERY!) cheap, only about $2....

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