Yellow flower--first macro with new lens

[Cynnes Gwyn]

I was trying out my new lens and trying to capture the raindrops. The spider jumped out and wanted to capture me! (I escaped)

[daft_biker]

Think I'd have just tried to capture the spider (but then I like spiders!!)....interesting looking wee fellow

Keep an eye on your point of focus and DOF....the tip of the flower nearest the camera is a bit soft. Keep your eyes peeled for things covered in even more raindrops too....see if you can find big drops that you can see stuff through

[Cynnes Gwyn]

Thanks for your suggestions. I'm aware the best way to shoot Macro is with a tripod, but I always see the most interesting stuff when I'm just out-and-about. I was crouching at the edge of a busy roadway for this one.

Is it better to pull back a little and get more in the image? I'm usually trying to fill the viewfinder with what I'm shooting, and that seems to lead to the focus issue you mentioned.