A few of my better close up shots.

[Jmf3725]

Hi, my name is Jeff, I'm an amateur relatively new to the hobby, but I really enjoy taking macro shots. Here are some of my better ones. Some were taken with simple point and shoots and a some were taken with my new Evolt 420. I enjoy nature and I'm hoping to become a better photographer.

Thanks for looking.

[Bernzfotos]

Welcome to DPS. Fabulous shots Jeff - love that last one. Cheers, Bernz

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Jeff and welcome ... these are amazing images .. did you use a tripod on the first 3photos? .. if not, you have one of the sturdiest hands in the business .. very clear and very well photographed ... wow

[ukglyn]

Awesome macro, these are really, really good. How on earth did you get the dragonfly to stay on your finger long enoght to fire the shots off?

Oh & welcome to dps, enjoy your stay.

[_____]

the eye on the third pic is awesome

[mpascal]

Excellent macro shots, is the dragonfly dead? or did you put DF bait on your finger. The bee is excellent. Job well done

Michael

[Jmf3725]

Thanks for the comments! Those are all handheld shots. So, thanks for the kind words!

However, I recently picked up a table top tripod and started carrying in my back pack just in case, a Bogen that I used to use with my camcorder as well as the table top.

The Damselflies that I photograph are really easy to catch with a little kiddie bug net, and I VERY delicately hold on to them with my thumb and forefinger making sure not to squeeze too hard that I hurt them. They seem to have a lot of personality for an insect, I think.

Now, I just need to purchase a dedicated macro lens and a telephoto of some sort.

My everyday carry camera is an Olympus 1010 (10.1mp) and my DSLR is an Olympus E-420 with their standard 14-42mm kit lens as of now.

[johendley]

jeff, those shots are the dog's mate. very well done.

[RustySterling]

Love them and how trusting of the insects. Great job.

[tefalynn]

I love #3 - that is just beautiful