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Old 05-04-2009, 07:13 AM
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Default got some insects today!
this was the first time using the extension tubes to get bugs, i was so excited lol

ant

ant

bug

fly
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Old 05-04-2009, 07:47 AM
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they are absolutely awesome. how did you manage to get that out of focus effect? i have been trying it for a week!!!
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Old 05-04-2009, 08:35 AM
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Fantastic!

I tired ants yesterday but mine was no way as sharp as yours!
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wooooo.... these are superb !
the detail are so great.... the focus... razor sharp...
well done... you really nailed these shots !
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Ahh the love of macro photo, i like em all
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Old 05-04-2009, 09:43 AM
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Default Wow very nice
Wow those really are amasing
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they are absolutely awesome. how did you manage to get that out of focus effect? i have been trying it for a week!!!

with the extension tubes it gives you a very shallow dof
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