Hi Fred,


I would have, but my pictures aren't that great, so I don't want to hold them up as a shining example of what is possible.


Here are some links, though. I suppose I can hold them up as shining examples of what is possible if you have no artistic talent


http://picasaweb.google.com/jonruyle/Ladybugs#


http://picasaweb.google.com/jonruyle/Grasshoppers#


http://picasaweb.google.com/jonruyle/Bees#


http://picasaweb.google.com/jonruyle/Hummingbirds#


http://picasaweb.google.com/jonruyle/Butterflies#


Click the magnifying glass to see the full detail (if you just click the photo, you'll get a low resolution image). Click "more info" to the upper right to get info about camera and lens and flash (it will only say used and not used, but the only macro flash I've used in the past few years is the twin flash)


Here is a picture I took with the twin flash a few days ago. I used one flash to illuminate the background, or the green would have been very dark. The ladybug turned out a bit shiny, but I don't think there are any harsh shadows. The body/lens were 5DII and MP-E 65. I took this picture handheld, but I often use a tripod and focusing rails.


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Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with the twin flash for macros. On the other hand, if you are doing more moderate close-ups (butterflies, for example) you might consider mounting a conventional flash on a wimberly macro bracket.


I hope this helps.