jaymiejames:

thanks for that and here goes my first

 

i see you use a canon..you should join the canon macro forum.you get more feedback there..also u dont want to be using photobucket..its not very good..use flickr.:) you get feedback fromm every one..at photobucket u cant have people leaving comments on your images..  

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=38

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hooked_on_macro/

http://www.flickr.com/

 

macro junkie:

love the 1st one bsmith..i take it its a crop?

Oh yes, quite a big crop , thanks for the thumb's up

Bob

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Nikon D300

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bsmith:

macro junkie:

love the 1st one bsmith..i take it its a crop?

Oh yes, quite a big crop , thanks for the thumb's up

Bob

cropping is for cheaters..get some tubes..:P

I know I know , that's why I said its not as good as it could be, but I'll get there eventually.

Bob

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thanks for the tips.

I'm just so amazed by the pics in this thread, they are awesome ... maybe one day I will get to this level of photograpy ... I can't find enough words to express how amazing all your pictures are.

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bsmith:

I know I know , that's why I said its not as good as it could be, but I'll get there eventually.

Bob

croping an image your also croiping the file size..You need to get some tubes a.s.a.p.1:1 isnt enough imo..2:1 is better tho.i use 2:1 alot.got youe new lens yet?

Heres a bluebottle I captured this afternoon whilst out and about with the family....



Taken with my Canon EOS 10D, Canon 75-300mm @ 75mm, 68mm of Kenko extension tubes on manual focus with external flash.

Steve

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macro junkie:

bsmith:

I know I know , that's why I said its not as good as it could be, but I'll get there eventually.

Bob

croping an image your also croiping the file size..You need to get some tubes a.s.a.p.1:1 isnt enough imo..2:1 is better tho.i use 2:1 alot.got youe new lens yet?

The lens is on order with Martins Camera shop I've been waiting 3 weeks and they have taken the cash, the are supposed to call tomorrow with an update, if its not good I will cancel the order I think and stick with the 60mm I cant understand why Nikon kit is so hard to get,

Thanks Moon, macrojunkies are the very very good ones, I'm learning loads from and being inspired by his skill and perseverance.

Steve its a good shot, but it looks a little bit over sharpened to me, you know it has a kind of sparkly effect, it may just be my screen, well done, nice shot, .

Bob

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Not your average flower or what ever.

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Although I've had my Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro for several months now I've never actually had a play with it. On Saturday however, the wife and I got out our tripods and went flower hunting - she for the love of flowers, me, to see just how good or not this new lens was. Here are just three of hundreds These are straight out of the camera (Canon 40D) converted from RAW files to JPG in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and outputted at a reduced size for better forum monitor fit.

I have the feeling that this lens is going to get a lot more use.

bsmith:

macro junkie:

bsmith:

I know I know , that's why I said its not as good as it could be, but I'll get there eventually.

Bob

croping an image your also croiping the file size..You need to get some tubes a.s.a.p.1:1 isnt enough imo..2:1 is better tho.i use 2:1 alot.got youe new lens yet?

 if its not good I will cancel the order I think and stick with the 60mm I cant understand why Nikon kit is so hard to get,

 

Bob

 

your buying it from the wrong guy.why didnt you ring greys of westminster?there uks biggest nikon dealer..and the cheapest..they also have uks biggest supply of 2nd hand nikon gear,,check there web site out..you wont be waiting 3 weeks with this place.they won awards for being so good, i put 5£ on it the lens you want is in stock and your receive it with in 24hours.if i was u i would ring them and ask if they have it in stock..mayby even get a 2nd hand one.:;) then ring the company back you have placed the order form and tell them "i want to cancell..your usless.im buying it from a real shop.LOL   http://www.graysofwestminster.co.uk/welcome.php

stevebedder:

Heres a bluebottle I captured this afternoon whilst out and about with the family....



Taken with my Canon EOS 10D, Canon 75-300mm @ 75mm, 68mm of Kenko extension tubes on manual focus with external flash.

Steve

not bad.probely the best your going to get with the lens you have,seen any dragonflies?

Alan Ingham:

Although I've had my Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro for several months now I've never actually had a play with it. On Saturday however, the wife and I got out our tripods and went flower hunting - she for the love of flowers, me, to see just how good or not this new lens was. Here are just three of hundreds These are straight out of the camera (Canon 40D) converted from RAW files to JPG in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom and outputted at a reduced size for better forum monitor fit.

I have the feeling that this lens is going to get a lot more use.

Stunning Alan absolutely stunning!

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Camera = Fuji FinePix S6500fd - currently playing with Cannon EOS 300D on loan
Moonlustie's Gallery

I was hoping to get a shot of a dragonfly as I've seen some great pictures that people have taken of them, but alas I havn't seen one to shoot yet!

What lens would you suggest then MacroJunkie? I know you use an MPE-65 which is (I believe) dedicated to macro and magnification. But other than an MPE-65, any recomendations?

bsmith: I know what you mean about the over-sharpened look I think I might have sharpened it twice rather than just the once as planned. If I get chance today I'll have another go at editing it to see if I can get it better. I'm still quite a novice on Photoshop.

Cheers

Steve

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