Post your best Macro shots

[Dave Johnston]

Ade those shots are great. That pollen is going to be causing havoc in my sinuses soon. Claritin to the rescue!


Here is one shot from a set. I envision taking three similar pictures in creating a set around a White room with green accents. Wife is happy with the idea.





Canon 50D + 60mm 2.8 @ f11 1/200 ISO-100 Strobist: One 580exII @ 1/2power shot through 24" umbrella camera right.


I couldn't reflect light from the left side of the image to combat the shadow to my liking so I just cut it out in post and added a slight off white background for simplicity.


C&C if the mood strikes you.





Dave.

[conropl]

There a lot of great shots in this thread. So last month when I was buying a new 24-105L, I told my wife I would like to get a Macro lens some day. She told me to go ahead and get it... so I bought a 100mm L. It has done nothing but snow here so I have not had much of a chance to try it out. Well it was still snowing this week. I ended up going to an indoor garden about 80 miles away so I could try it out today. They also had a butterfly exibit also. I am real happy I bought this macro.


Here are a few shots from today (with a 7D). I hope you enjoy the viewing.





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[ddt0725]

Awesome shots! The 3rd and 5th are my favorites!


Looks like everyone around here is starting to go macro!


Denise

[conropl]

Thanks Denise. With a little practice, I hope to get a little closer to what you have done with a macro lens, but I have a ways to go.

[Dave Johnston]

Conropl,


Congrats on your new lens. Sorry you had to drive so far to get a true first use out of it, but it sure seems as though your are enjoying it! Keep taking great shots and sharing them.


Dave.

[Andy Stringer]

The garden is starting to wake up after winter.


1D Mark IV, EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, f/11, 1/200s, ISO 100, MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite


1D Mark IV, EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, f/11, 1/200s, ISO 100, MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite


1D Mark IV, EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, f/11, 1/200s, ISO 100, MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite

Had to cut the grass for the first time this year, at which point it started raining. Typical.

[Richard Lane]

Ade, Great shots! That pollen shot makes me want to get a Claritin too!


Dave, I Iove that lime shot, it makes me want to get a Corona! The lighting looks good to me, however I don

[Richard Lane]

Conropl,


I Love them all, but #1 and #5 are my favorites!


I would like #3 better if the wings weren't clipped, but the bokeh is very creamy and I like the edge of the leaf!


I love all of the colors in #1 and the way the butterfly is holding onto the flower.


Number 4 is nice too, with great DOF and detail on the center of the flower.


Number 5 is very sharp and nicely composed as well.


What a Great Set!





Rich

[ddt0725]

Great shots, Andy! I love the second one ...really pretty! I can

[Richard Lane]

Andy, I love the contrast and colors of the middle shot!


Very Nicely done!


Rich