Macro Photo thread

[V8S]

Kermit - some kind of wood wasp?

[KarlosFandango]

I managed to find a Canon ef-s 60mm macro lens for a bargain price so couldn't say no. It arrived today and having spent a couple of days reading up on how to use it I ventured out into the garden. It really is a very different way to photograph and extremely tricky. I'm still struggling to get to grips with the hows and whats but managed to get a couple of reasonable shots.

The only technique I managed to get any success with was by using live view (the only time I've ever found a use for it) and manually focussing. I had to use the in built flash as nothing was really working with what ambient light there was. Any advice on how to move on would be really appreciated.

Both pics have been cropped and slightly tweaked.


f10
1/200
60mm
iso250


f18
1/200
60mm
iso 125

[Pvapour]

f10
1/40
100mm
iso800

[Pvapour]

this poor guy looks like he's broken his jaw

incredible insect, huge body compared to his head size (bit like me )

[oobster]

Pvapour said:

That's a beautiful shot.

[Pvapour]

oobster said:

Pvapour said:

That's a beautiful shot.

thanks oobster, weirdly hardly any effort went into this shot and it seems to be one of my better, think i'll stop trying so hard

[Fezant Pluckah]

Click to hugify

[Pvapour]

Edited by Pvapour on Thursday 27th August 09:28

[Dr MAD]

Fezant Pluckah said:

^^^ Loving this Fezant! ^^^

A couple from last night...

[4hero]

Cracking shots folks! FP, that underwater shot is superb! Get the MP-E65mm down there

Dan, that second beastie is a Vine Weevil

[Dr MAD]

4hero said:

Dan, that second beastie is a Vine Weevil

Cheers Neil, have just looked it up - nasty little critter. Hope I don't see too many more of those!

There'll be a short break from me - just off for a week to The Amalfi Coast, Italy. Will hopefully post some pics upon return.

[Fezant Pluckah]

4hero said:

Get the MP-E65mm down there

[Arnie mode] Is that like an Uzzi 9mm??? [/Arnie mode]

[JohnS]

If the leak is correct, then there will be a 100m f2.8 IS L lens introduced by Canon shortly, along with the 7D

http://www.neutralday.com/pictures-and-specificati...

[Yellabelly]

No, Macro is regarded as having an image that is 1:1 ratio (lifesize) or better such as 4hero and Dr Mad who are getting 5:1 ratio with the MP65e Canon lens.

These are with my Tamron 90 macro which is 1:1 plus on some I have also used three Kenko extension tubes and some cropping and I'm still miles away from some of the excellent macros on here!

[curtisl]

Yellabelly said:

No, Macro is regarded as having an image that is 1:1 ratio (lifesize) or better such as 4hero and Dr Mad who are getting 5:1 ratio with the MP65e Canon lens.

These are with my Tamron 90 macro which is 1:1 plus on some I have also used three Kenko extension tubes and some cropping and I'm still miles away from some of the excellent macros on here!

Cracking shots there. I have one just like that on my balcony. Huge it is, i think it is up the duff or something as it is getting bigger by the day it seems. Not quite as sharp as your efforts though.

Edited by curtisl on Tuesday 1st September 07:24

[Pvapour]

Scorpion spider, these are in the UKand about 4 inches across fully grown, tough buggers too

Edited by Pvapour on Tuesday 1st September 09:17

[Fezant Pluckah]

Here, fishy fishy...

[4hero]

I used to really hate spiders before getting into macro, lovely shots folks

Some from just now (after a heavy downpour)











meant to say, all shot around 4:1 to 5:1 (hand held)

Edited by 4hero on Tuesday 1st September 18:03

[14-7]

4hero said:

meant to say, all shot around 4:1 to 5:1 (hand held)

Probably been asked before but do you use a ringflash or something like Canons Twin Lite? Just starting to get a bit more in to macro after seeing your piccies. Some more fantastic shots. Spiders seem so much more interesting now rather than just wanting to squash them!

[Kermit power]

14-7 said:

4hero said:

meant to say, all shot around 4:1 to 5:1 (hand held)

Probably been asked before but do you use a ringflash or something like Canons Twin Lite? Just starting to get a bit more in to macro after seeing your piccies. Some more fantastic shots. Spiders seem so much more interesting now rather than just wanting to squash them!

If you look in his bottom picture, you can actually see the reflection of the twin flash lights in the rain drops!