Thanks. I shot down on them since the wind was blowing and the ground was littered with the petals.Quote:
Originally Posted by conropl
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Thanks. I shot down on them since the wind was blowing and the ground was littered with the petals.Quote:
Originally Posted by conropl
Pat, that is a great shot. Perfect DOF for that!
Angelo, great use of the macro. Ants are tough fellas to get a picture of and you have done superb!
Thank you Denise! Now, I really want one of my own. :D I also love your macro shots.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddt0725
Thanks for the kind words Jayson. Indeed they are tough fellas. Actually, I was shooting flowers when one of these bit me and thus I focused more on them. Sort of a payback for biting -- it was a stingy bite but didn't last much. :oQuote:
Originally Posted by Jayson
Great pix, Pat and Angelo. Going to switch lenses and see what I can find over the next few days.
My first macro shots of the spring season. It was fun stalking this bumble bee. I was just starting to dial in the "in flight" shots when s/he took leave of my rhododendrons. But I'll be back! All shots with 7D and EF 100L Macro.
http://riverview.smugmug.com/photos/...-fgSrCSV-M.jpg
http://riverview.smugmug.com/photos/...-7SbmLfB-M.jpg
http://riverview.smugmug.com/photos/...-j42k2rd-M.jpg
http://riverview.smugmug.com/photos/...-cf8w8SP-M.jpg
^^^^^^^^^^^^Great shots! Shot #2 is awesome. Like "As seen by" the following bee.
This was not taken with a macro lens, but it's still pretty much a macro. This was with the 50mm f1.4 and a 12mm extension tube.
http://bimmermail.com/select-sm.jpg
Shot this cricket this morning after the storms rolled through. So he was happy to sit still while I got in close to take a few shots. At full size the head detail turned out pretty good.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7196/6...309f7a3a_b.jpg
Cricket after the Storm-2341 by westmichigan, on Flickr
Pat, cool cricket! The water drops add a the extra. Great catch!
I haven't taken too many pictures lately since the Easter Bunny brought a bug to the house. I did take what was left of some dandelions after the massive storms that struck the area this weekend.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DnSsqZ8g0G...22366+copy.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-78GzZKNFKC...22371+copy.jpg
taken with 100mm macro usm, kenko 36mm tube and a 1.4x tc.
I haven't had time to do much photography recently, except for the occational family events. But I tested my new "macro" set up lately. That consists of a fd 85mm 1.8 SSC with a 5mm fd extension tube and a fd-EOS converter (with the optics removed). I did not use a tripod this time, but moved slowly back and forth until I was satisfied with the sharpness. 1/160 s and f5.6, adjusted colours and sharpness to fit with my impression of the first day of warm sun (spring is late this year, still below 0 deg. Celcius in the nights).
Attachment 934
Jayson - Water drops really adds a lot.
Lars - I do not know what it is, but that is cool.
My first macro attempt....just acquired a used 180mm f/3.5L Macro.
This is a withered Iris bloom, hand held in mnaul mode with 1D MKIV, ISO 1000, f/6.3, 1/100
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....27945509-5.jpg
WOW, Joel!! Looks like you are going to blow us away in this thread too with your fantastic shots!! Congrats on the new glass and you sure know how to use it well! On my screen, it looks like I can just reach out and touch this flower!
Thanks Denise .... I've a ways to go and alot to learn in order to catch up with you and the others in this area!Quote:
Originally Posted by ddt0725
Joel- Beautiful composition......as always!
Thanks, I am enjoying the new perspective, the opposite of super-telephoto that I have become accustomed to.Quote:
Originally Posted by DanoPhoto
I took this one with the 180mm macro + 1.4 TC using a tripod and cable release.
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....00319083-5.jpg
I totally agree with Denise, Joel is going to conquer this thread! haha.
Love the colours! The focus is really sharp, and the bokeh is just fantastic!
Here's a shot from this rainy evening.
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5152/7...76dd8d23_c.jpg
Joel - Great start.
Franco - I like the background color and blur.
Here a two from a couple of weeks ago.
7D, f/11, 3.2 sec, ISO 100
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7128/6...323d3254_c.jpg
Crocus-2109 by westmichigan, on Flickr
7D, 100mm L Macro, f/11, 0.6 sec, ISO 100
http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5341/7...db96fdbc_c.jpg
Easter Lilly-2132 by westmichigan, on Flickr
Franco and Joel, very nice shots.
Joel, How are you liking the 180. My boss was a medical photographer and swears by this lens---
I have only had it for 2 days so very limited experience so far but it seems very nice, it is sharp and the working distance is very comfortable.Quote:
Originally Posted by bob williams
It's not easy to get sharp images hand held due to narrow DOF, probably true with all macro lenses though, more experience might help:)
I like that you can use teleconverters with it as well as extension tubes. You cannot use a teleconverter with the 100mm macro unless you put an extension tube on it first. Also like the included tripod collar.
Have no negatives so far.
Joel - Glad to see you on this topic and glad to see you like the new toy. Looking forward to more from the macro world. Next thing you know, you'll be purchasing tubes or a MP-E 65mm with some flashes. ;)
Franco - Lovely captures
Pat - Great captures, but I really like the first one. The Yellow and the dark Purple compliment each other well. Your angle is great.
Here are a couple dandelions. Forgot the spray bottle for the added water effect, but only had a little time and it was windy. I have a couple more on my blog.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o_UliZwscr...22375+copy.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f9eU21mtv6...22397+copy.jpg
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o-D3Tj9EVd...22406+copy.jpg
Thanks Jayson,Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayson
Actually I have 2 extension tubes already ... I looked at the Canon Macro Twin flash on-line but (wow it's expensive) that will have to wait awhile.
I sold some old music gear and had some cash in PayPal that I used for the lens so I'll have to sell some more stuff on ebay to get the flash:rolleyes:
Joel, I would try just making something yourself with your 580ex. It works as good if not better in some respects. I use a kenko tc with my 100mm macro all the time for added working distance and magnification and it helps tremendously. I am thinking of upgrading my 100mm to a sigma 150 os. Think that would be an awesome set up!.
I tried the 180mm macro once and it was great for the working distance, the keeping it steady at high magnification was quite a challenge. Found myself on the ground using the human tripod (laying on ground holding camera with elbows resting on the ground) many times more than I would like to count. Gets some good looks from the passers-by. Have fun and enjoy your new toy!
Best macro shots I have seen of a dandelion yet, Jason ...very nice work!!
I have been playing alot with textures lately. I still haven't gotten quite the look I am after yet on any of my shots but I'm learning and it is fun!
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/6...3d63e001_z.jpg
Rose by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr
I am doing just that....I have some wireless triggers and 2 extra 430 EXII speed lights for hummingbirds and I set up a little make shift studio this weekend. My son-in-law and I did some macro experimentation.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayson
This one is a white rose held underwater with 2 flashes, 1D MKIV, 180mm, f/22, ISO 1000, 1/160, tripod and cable release......
http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....14236996-5.jpg
That's neat! I have read about textures and seen some images on other forums, did you get yours from Shadow House Creations?Quote:
Originally Posted by ddt0725
The one posted above was not done with his but with one from a photoediting program I have. This one below I did use two of Jerry's creations from Shadow House Creations ...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7...e341b7df_z.jpg
IMG_7704 by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr
Denise, I really like the artistry you have demonstrated in your recent work----Very Nice touch.Quote:
Originally Posted by ddt0725
Bob
Thank you, Bob! I am always trying to learn new things and using the textures is my newest kick!
Denise, I never thought I would be in favor of textures, but the ones you have displayed here have changed my mind and I might have to look into those. Fantastic post work!
Thank you, Jayson!! Neither was I until I started playing around with them. You can definitely overdue the application (which I have been guilty of) but you can also adjust them to be very subtle even if used just to adjust the lighting or hint of color. The possibilities of just one texture are endless. Right now, I pretty much take someone's texture and I use NIK Color Efex and PS to adjust them and make them my own final texture. Eventually, I want to start from scratch with my own.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayson
Certainly doesn't qualify to be in the "best" part of this thread, more an experiment to try out some new equipment.
I got off ebay recently an Olympus Bellows system, in absolutely mint condition, for less than $100.
Problem is, I can't afford the proper Olympus Bellows Lenses to go with it (like the 28mm or 35mm, specifically designed for 5x - 12x magnification, sort of like their version of the MP-E), at auction they go for $300-500 maybe once or twice a month, or sometimes I see a Buy It Now for $700.
Another problem is that my 7D flash gets in the way when mounting, so I have to stick a 12mm Kenko Tube (not a big problem, I'm already shooting macro anyway).
And final problem is that of the 2 Olympus OM lenses I've got, one is a Super Ozeck II 28/2.8, up to 1:4 macro on its own. Mount it on the bellows by itself with the Kenko tube and there's too much extension even at infinity focus, the focal point is touching the glass.
The other OM lens I've got is a Helios 28/2.8, a crappy Japanese ripoff, not the nice Soviet ones from KMZ. It's also too close when mounted front-wise, but it's not so bad reverse-mounted (the Ozeck doesn't reverse mount in this rig).
So, given that I can only use 1 lens in 1 configuration, I thought I'd test it out to see how well it does.
And i'm pleasantly surprised by the results, mounted reversely, full bellows extension, at what the lens says is f/9, I'm not doing the numbers to work out "real" aperture (needless to say it's very diffraction-limited, much like the MP-E).
Anyway, here's the setup, until I finish building my ring-lights the 430EX is all i've got.
Attachment 951
Anyway, shrunk down to 1200x800 the photos doesn't look too bad. This is an uncropped shot, of an 0603 LED (that's 0.06" x 0.03", 1.6mm x 0.8mm), so the whole frame is probably 3x2mm.
Attachment 952
Not that i'll be taking shots that small every day, but it's nice to know what it's capable of.
Now all I need to do is find something that small to photograph (*waits for a dirty comment*).
No I won't let you take a picture of mine.... :)
I used to do the bellows w/ my old canon FD stuff - the canon bellow were truly over engineered, weighed a ton, etc.
I am thinking of getting the 180 just to get some working distance.
A belated welcome to the macro thread Joel. Those first few are excellent.
Denise, I think your post processing is spot on with those last two shots of yours. I really hope you don't have to let your macro lens go.
The extra working distance makes a big difference, especially with insects. It was a big upgrade from the EF-S 60mm macro that I started with. I don't think I would have been able to get any closer to these subjects without casting a shadow. Both are from yesterday, using natural light.Quote:
Originally Posted by Busted Knuckles
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/6...a54c80b1_c.jpg
5D Mark II, EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM @f/9, 1/160s, ISO 640
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/6...ca16340c_c.jpg
5D Mark II, EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM @f/9, 1/160s, ISO 320
Thanks, Andy! I sold my macro lens about an hour ago :( Oh well, since I also just sold my Sigma 85mm a few minutes ago, I am hoping I will be able to snag a non-Canon less expensive macro lens sometime. Figures I would sell it right when my flowers are starting to bloom in my garden and the butterflies are returning!Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy Stringer
BTW - Fantastic shots, nice and sharp and i love the buttery smooth background!!
Denise, you might consider the Canon 100mm f/2.8 non-L macro - IQ is similar to the L, just lacks IS and weather sealing.
FWIW, there's one on my local CL for $375.
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/pho/2986426305.html
Seller's location is convenient for me - if you're interested, PM me - I can test it, buy it and send it to you.
Denise, all of my macro shots are either with that lens or the 300 f4 IS with extension tubes. It is a great lens and you just have to keep yourself a little steadier than with the IS version. Its a great lens and very good at portraits to I might add. It is almost always available on the refurbished area on the Canon site also if this one is out of the question.Quote:
Originally Posted by neuroanatomist
How do you like the 300mm? Do you ever use it with a 1.4 TC?Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayson
Dave