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Old 05-25-2009, 03:59 PM
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Default First Macro Shots...
I recently got a +4 Close-Up filter to try out some macro work - I'd love a Nikon 105mm Micro, but can't quite justify the £700 it'd cost me, hence the poor-man's macro solution. The first shots were OK but nothing like the ones I've seen here and on Flickr. Best of the first attempts (butterfly feeding) below:

Butterfly feeding

Then it dawned on me that I needed more light (despite these being taken outdoors in bright sunlight), so I mounted an off-camera flash on a mono-pod and used the wireless mode on my camera. Best of the 2nd batch below...

Bee

The flash made all the difference in the world I think - I hope you agree. Trouble is I think I'm abit hooked now - that 105mm beckons, and the credit card is quivering as we speak...

Thanks for looking.

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Love the second shot..

I own a 105 mm. bought it second hand and its one of my favourite lenses.. I just love it..
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Well despite you not having the equipment that you would like, I think your photos are great!
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Old 05-25-2009, 04:54 PM
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super images ! spot on focus... so crisp... lovely colors...
great job !
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Old 05-25-2009, 05:58 PM
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Love the second shot..

I own a 105 mm. bought it second hand and its one of my favourite lenses.. I just love it..
Thanks rawHulk. The 105 sounds like a great lens (but your comments are just making my c.card all the more nervous ).

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Well despite you not having the equipment that you would like, I think your photos are great!
Thanks bethard.

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super images ! spot on focus... so crisp... lovely colors...
great job !
Thanks A-0.
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yep the bee is super sharp
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