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For all of those new to the world of macro you can post your pics here if you feel you need critique , advice on tech, or any other question you may have . Please don't be shy , we are all here to help.

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Aug 01, 2014 at 10:04 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

I'll play...

Aug 03, 2014 at 06:45 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

@BenV: Thanks for your advice, I'm finding this thread! Thanks Tom Hicks so much for this thread;-)))

DSC_2632 uu dam by anhlp, on Flickr
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Aug 03, 2014 at 10:51 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

DSC_1318 thau kinh Hung by anhlp, on Flickr
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Aug 03, 2014 at 10:54 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

Danski, I really like the soft light and the colors you have in that first shot, I find the background pleasing too.
On your second shot I wish the bees eyes were in focus and I feel there is too much empty space at the top.

Aug 04, 2014 at 02:57 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

Ahnlp, you have a good subject in your second shot and the focus and sharpness are really good. I think it would be improved if the tip of the wings were not cut off and if the background was a bit nicer (lighter and less busy). When shooting pay attention to the backgrounds before taking the shot and while composing, and try different angles. Even minor angle adjustment when composing can make a big difference in the backrounds.

Aug 04, 2014 at 03:01 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

coder wrote:
Ahnlp, you have a good subject in your second shot and the focus and sharpness are really good. I think it would be improved if the tip of the wings were not cut off and if the background was a bit nicer (lighter and less busy). When shooting pay attention to the backgrounds before taking the shot and while composing, and try different angles. Even minor angle adjustment when composing can make a big difference in the backrounds.
Thanks for your comment! I'll trying to follow your guide ;-))) Thanks so much!
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Aug 04, 2014 at 06:29 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

coder wrote:
Danski, I really like the soft light and the colors you have in that first shot, I find the background pleasing too.
On your second shot I wish the bees eyes were in focus and I feel there is too much empty space at the top.

Thanks, and me too on the bee eyes.

One reason to shoot more than one frame at a time, I suppose...

I suppose the empty space could be cropped out, but there is some color.

Sometimes, you never know how it will turn out- especially with the LCD on the 1D, but I like the way it renders colors.

Aug 04, 2014 at 07:00 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

@danski: Very very nice shoot, cheer! I love the first pic more ;-)))
@coder: "I think it would be improved if the tip of the wings were not cut off and if the background was a bit nicer (lighter and less busy)"
This pic might look a little better ;-))) Insects fly constantly, I tried to capture in focus.

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Aug 04, 2014 at 07:19 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

From a recent foray. Handheld, natural (harsh) sunlight. Macro flash and diffuser on the way...


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Aug 06, 2014 at 09:03 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

Nice shoot tshore! Cheer!

DSC_3335 ngoi sao by anhlp, on Flickr

Aug 07, 2014 at 10:31 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

I like the angle on the subject Tim -the framing looks good from that perspective.

The photo looks cropped, and I'm wondering if you manged to get the wasp's legs in the original. There's two ways to go with a subject -either get the entire critter in the frame, or isolate the head (just like shooting a person).

Get in the habit of framing with the view finder instead of cropping in post...

Aug 14, 2014 at 01:58 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

My second try in marcro photography, all pics are taken handheld with ring flash.

Aug 14, 2014 at 02:39 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

I've only had true macro capabilities for 5 months or so, so I guess I'm new at this. Here are a few of my successes.

M1018720[/url] by Harvey Richards, on Flickr
Olympus M Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro with flash

M1018163[/url] by Harvey Richards, on Flickr
Olympus M Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro with flash

M1016882[/url] by Harvey Richards, on Flickr
Olympus M Zuiko 60mm f/2.8 Macro

M1019353[/url] by Harvey Richards, on Flickr
Olympus M Zuiko 45mm f/1.8 with extension tubes

Aug 14, 2014 at 03:56 PM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

OK Here goes my first attempt with my new to me 60mm EFS lens

A few from around the yard this evening

My favorite

I liked this but my wife didn't

Here is #3 of the group

The Web

Aug 15, 2014 at 06:26 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

First time trying this. I don't really have a Macro lens, but I used a 20mm tube along with my 80-200mm. How do you guys get such sharp images? I'm I just using the wrong lens or combo?

Aug 15, 2014 at 07:54 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

Josiah, welcome to the forum!

It's hard to tell at that size, but it doesn't look unsharp to me. Of course, a good lens (I suspect yours is fine), a steady set of hands and or a sturdy tripod, or shooting with flash and short shutter speed will all lead to better sharpness.

Aug 16, 2014 at 04:59 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

Ccugolf wrote:
OK Here goes my first attempt with my new to me 60mm EFS lens

A few from around the yard this evening
Not a bad start and welcome to the forum. Keep shooting and posting. I like the colors you captured in the last one.

Aug 16, 2014 at 05:01 PM

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josiahkim wrote:
First time trying this. I don't really have a Macro lens, but I used a 20mm tube along with my 80-200mm. How do you guys get such sharp images? I'm I just using the wrong lens or combo?

Luck is one way

There is very little depth of field in macro. Depth of field gets thinner as magnification goes up. To compensate, you use a smaller aperture to provide more DOF and this requires a longer shutter speed or more light and/or more ISO to reduce shutter speed.

Another trick to maximize the depth of field available is to make sure that the image sensor/film is in the same plane as the subject.

Paying attention to the background is also important.

Setting your desired focus/magnification manually and turning off AF can help.

The other way to good macro pictures is keeping all or some of the technical stuff in mind.

Aug 17, 2014 at 06:29 AM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · New macro shooters Post pics here .

I've had a macro lens for a couple of years, but I haven't really used it much for macro purposes. Here are some recent shots - any critiques are welcome.

Aug 18, 2014 at 08:59 AM

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