Macro lens club

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-09-2018, 06:19 PM

Originally posted by Thagomizer

Cross posted from "Show me your insects."

Came across this wasp a few weeks ago. It was sluggish and not all of its legs seemed to be working just right. It wasn't until after I saw the shots I'd taken that I noticed the broken left wing. It must have suffered some calamity.

Sigma 70mm f2.8

Couldn't happen to a more deserving insect! I got a pant leg full of yellow jackets in a field when I stepped on the underground hive. I was about 10. I still freak out (ask SWMBO -- she will tell you that is true) whenever one comes near. Only yellow jackets do it. Black and white hornets don't bother me at all.

**aslyfox** · 09-10-2018, 01:44 PM - **1 Like**

" Are you looking at me "

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

**WPRESTO** · 09-10-2018, 05:00 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

" Are you looking at me "

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

That's an eye-stopper aslyfox. BTW: I never thought to ask whether your site-moniker = "aslyfox" - was inspired by the play.

**aslyfox** · 09-10-2018, 05:41 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That's an eye-stopper aslyfox. BTW: I never thought to ask whether your site-moniker = "aslyfox" - was inspired by the play.

Nope

Wood Badge Adult Scout leadership training nickname

Dad was " Silver Fox "

I am " A Sly Fox "

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**aslyfox** · 09-11-2018, 08:22 AM - **1 Like**

I think this is one of my better attempts

cropped ( a lot ) and pp

K 3 II + SMC PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited

hand held, natural light

**jacamar** · 09-11-2018, 08:28 AM - **1 Like**

Don't think this is flower, more a different kind of leaf formation on this Sedum plant. Only about 7mm across, so decided to use my Tamron 90mm macro plus the Pentax DA 1.4x TC on my K-3.

**ChipB** · 09-13-2018, 01:44 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

I think this is one of my better attempts

cropped ( a lot ) and pp

K 3 II + SMC PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited

hand held, natural light

I agree Allen - well shot!

**ChipB** · 09-13-2018, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by jacamar

Don't think this is flower, more a different kind of leaf formation on this Sedum plant. Only about 7mm across, so decided to use my Tamron 90mm macro plus the Pentax DA 1.4x TC on my K-3.

Nice shot - really brings out the texture.

normhead · 09-13-2018, 02:05 PM - **7 Likes**

Not a macro but taken with the K-1 and Sigma 70 macro 2.8. I'm milking these raven shots for everything they are worth.

**jacamar** · 09-13-2018, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by ChipB

Nice shot - really brings out the texture.

Thanks Chip - it's amazing what you can find just outside your back door!

**aslyfox** · 09-13-2018, 03:02 PM

Originally posted by ChipB

I agree Allen - well shot!

thank you

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another macro attempt with the K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

natural light, hand held

**aslyfox** · 09-16-2018, 11:58 AM

Pollinator stand off

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

SOOC

**ivanvernon** · 09-16-2018, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by normhead

Not a macro but taken with the K-1 and Sigma 70 macro 2.8. I'm milking these raven shots for everything they are worth.

Great shot, and fantastic subject isolation makes it look 3D.

**onlineflyer** · 09-17-2018, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by normhead

Not a macro but taken with the K-1 and Sigma 70 macro 2.8. I'm milking these raven shots for everything they are worth.

How much did you crop that shot? Just curious, since it was shot with a 70mm I doubt you were that close.

normhead · 09-17-2018, 07:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by onlineflyer

How much did you crop that shot? Just curious, since it was shot with a 70mm I doubt you were that close.

This bird was very close. I actually changed from the DA*200 to the 70 for bit more context. That always preserves more detail than backing up.

With the 200 sometimes it was just too tight to get the whole birds in the frame.

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09-09-2018, 06:19 PM	#3226
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Thagomizer Cross posted from "Show me your insects." Came across this wasp a few weeks ago. It was sluggish and not all of its legs seemed to be working just right. It wasn't until after I saw the shots I'd taken that I noticed the broken left wing. It must have suffered some calamity. Sigma 70mm f2.8 Couldn't happen to a more deserving insect! I got a pant leg full of yellow jackets in a field when I stepped on the underground hive. I was about 10. I still freak out (ask SWMBO -- she will tell you that is true) whenever one comes near. Only yellow jackets do it. Black and white hornets don't bother me at all.

09-10-2018, 05:00 PM	#3228
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,106	Originally posted by aslyfox " Are you looking at me " K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro That's an eye-stopper aslyfox. BTW: I never thought to ask whether your site-moniker = "aslyfox" - was inspired by the play.

09-11-2018, 08:28 AM - 1 Like	#3231
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Don't think this is flower, more a different kind of leaf formation on this Sedum plant. Only about 7mm across, so decided to use my Tamron 90mm macro plus the Pentax DA 1.4x TC on my K-3.

09-13-2018, 01:44 PM	#3232
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Originally posted by aslyfox I think this is one of my better attempts cropped ( a lot ) and pp K 3 II + SMC PENTAX-DA 35mm F2.8 Macro Limited hand held, natural light I agree Allen - well shot!

09-13-2018, 01:45 PM	#3233
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Originally posted by jacamar Don't think this is flower, more a different kind of leaf formation on this Sedum plant. Only about 7mm across, so decided to use my Tamron 90mm macro plus the Pentax DA 1.4x TC on my K-3. Nice shot - really brings out the texture.

09-13-2018, 02:05 PM - 7 Likes	#3234
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Not a macro but taken with the K-1 and Sigma 70 macro 2.8. I'm milking these raven shots for everything they are worth.

09-13-2018, 02:20 PM	#3235
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443	Originally posted by ChipB Nice shot - really brings out the texture. Thanks Chip - it's amazing what you can find just outside your back door!

09-16-2018, 05:05 PM	#3238
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by normhead Not a macro but taken with the K-1 and Sigma 70 macro 2.8. I'm milking these raven shots for everything they are worth. Great shot, and fantastic subject isolation makes it look 3D.

09-17-2018, 04:44 AM	#3239
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,091	Originally posted by normhead Not a macro but taken with the K-1 and Sigma 70 macro 2.8. I'm milking these raven shots for everything they are worth. How much did you crop that shot? Just curious, since it was shot with a 70mm I doubt you were that close.

09-17-2018, 07:29 AM - 2 Likes	#3240
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by onlineflyer How much did you crop that shot? Just curious, since it was shot with a 70mm I doubt you were that close. This bird was very close. I actually changed from the DA*200 to the 70 for bit more context. That always preserves more detail than backing up. With the 200 sometimes it was just too tight to get the whole birds in the frame.

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