Underneath the leaves

[sparda79]

I have never received any awards or recognition for my photos, but if I can earned a dollar for every weird stares I get from people at the local park when I do macro photography, that would be awesome enough. LOL

I doubt this was an ordinary water drop being slimy and bubbly. Besides, it was a really hot afternoon. We were running from one shades to another.


You can find a lot of interesting stuff if you just stop and look under the leaves.


Now that's insulting. Even a fly would turn away and show me it's rear-end.


This little guy's probably on his 'The Trial of Faith' journey. LOL


Sparda
http://digital-photography-school.co...ed-yellow.html

[Breanna]

Awesome macro shots! I can't wait to get a macro lens!!!

I love it when people walk by my house and I'm out front with my camera sitting on a chair staring into the bushes looking for a frog!! It's even better when they come back around two hours later and I'm still there!! LOL

[navsalkarmv]

These are really cool shots. I really liked the first one. Which lens do you use for macro ? Can u give the specification ? I am planning to buy for my canon 450 D

[pjflan7]

love the lighting on that last shot and yes it has triangular composition...just a solid shot!

[jennie]

i am here! i saw leaves in the title so i immediately clicked it..haha..love the green leaves with the water underneath..seems like it is holding to its dear life..the ant in the thorny path is hilarious! what a torture for that poor guy..nice macros too..

[sparda79]

Originally Posted by Breanna

Awesome macro shots! I can't wait to get a macro lens!!!

I love it when people walk by my house and I'm out front with my camera sitting on a chair staring into the bushes looking for a frog!! It's even better when they come back around two hours later and I'm still there!! LOL

LOL If they ever asked, just tell them you found gold and looking to see if there's more...

Originally Posted by navsalkarmv

These are really cool shots. I really liked the first one. Which lens do you use for macro ? Can u give the specification ? I am planning to buy for my canon 450 D

Thanks Milind. I used my EF 50mm f/2.5 compact macro. Minimum focusing distance is 23cm.
Pros:
- very sharp
- great bokeh
- not that expensive
Cons:
- maximum magnification is only 1:2 (0.5x); 1:1 with EF Life Size Converter
- have to get really close to get the max mag.
- the sound when focusing is a bit loud

If you have more cash to spend, better get the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro.

Originally Posted by pjflan7

love the lighting on that last shot and yes it has triangular composition...just a solid shot!

Thanks... A friend help to hold the speedlite from above.
Maybe I should include this in your composition post...

Sparda
http://digital-photography-school.co...ed-yellow.html

[Hayward Taylor]

Hello Sparda .... I like them all .... a lot of details

[leonaashlee]

Fabulous shots Sparda...I love the first and last ones especially.

[chrean]

Wonderful macros Sparda!
I wonder if I could get something similar with my EF 50mm f1.8...

[Tenzin'sMom]

Beautiful photos, Sparda! I love the lighting of the last one especially. All of them are nice and crisp.