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WI_KP · 06-19-2021, 08:53 PM - **4 Likes**

I'm probably overdue to post some shots from what is becoming my new obsession. feeling drawn to more macro stuff at the moment. Still figuring out this world of DSLRs and my new KP.

shot with a SMC Pentax-D FA 50mm F2.8 Macro.

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Unregistered User 8 · 06-19-2021, 09:01 PM

Macro is great fun, very good pic...........welcome from Australia.

**Michail_P** · 06-19-2021, 11:01 PM

That’s a great shot. Enjoy your Pentax and welcome to the forum!

**Kerrowdown** · 06-20-2021, 12:25 AM

Welcome to the forum from the Highlands of Scotland

**PJ1** · 06-20-2021, 01:40 AM

An ant that size is just made for a sci fi movie. Another welcome from Australia.

**Cerebum** · 06-20-2021, 03:20 AM

Hi and welcome from the UK. Cracking Ant shot. Have a read up on catch in focus. Its a neat trick for hand held macro. Also, there is a macro group on here that you may find interesting

JPT · 06-20-2021, 05:17 AM

Welcome to the forum. Great image!

**ramseybuckeye** · 06-20-2021, 06:10 AM

Welcome and great ant pic, looks like you are a quick learner.

reedik · 06-20-2021, 01:46 PM

Welcome to the forum!

**jon.partsch** · 06-20-2021, 04:48 PM

Hello and welcome! That is a stunning macro of that ant! Very well done indeed.

- Jon

WI_KP · 06-20-2021, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Hi and welcome from the UK. Cracking Ant shot. Have a read up on catch in focus. Its a neat trick for hand held macro. Also, there is a macro group on here that you may find interesting

Thank you for the tips! Catch in focus sounds like a big bug help! The marco forum sounds like fun!

WI_KP · 06-20-2021, 06:01 PM

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement!

**Cerebum** · 06-21-2021, 12:54 AM

Originally posted by WI_KP

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement!

New members bring new life to the forum

so you are very welcome. This is social media so you will get the odd snarky comment lol but don't take it to heart as most of us want to help

if you have a question always try a search first but if that doesn't give you answers, don't ever be afraid to ask

pkboy · 06-21-2021, 06:44 PM

Nice work and welcome!

uhfiwdsf · 06-21-2021, 08:40 PM

Welcome to the forum. Great shot!

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WI_KP New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 17 Original Poster	Originally posted by Cerebum Hi and welcome from the UK. Cracking Ant shot. Have a read up on catch in focus. Its a neat trick for hand held macro. Also, there is a macro group on here that you may find interesting Thank you for the tips! Catch in focus sounds like a big bug help! The marco forum sounds like fun!

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WI_KP New Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 17 Original Poster	Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement!

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Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Originally posted by WI_KP Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and encouragement! New members bring new life to the forum so you are very welcome. This is social media so you will get the odd snarky comment lol but don't take it to heart as most of us want to help if you have a question always try a search first but if that doesn't give you answers, don't ever be afraid to ask

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pkboy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Lantau Island Posts: 890	Nice work and welcome!

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uhfiwdsf Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 124	Welcome to the forum. Great shot!