Some Recent Makeshift Macros

[Iguanasan]

Here are some recent makeshift macros... not happy with the spiderlings because it is a little out of focus but I really liked just how close up I got with them and I was happy with the composition.

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[belliveau]

i like the 1st and 3erd. i may have to try doing that one day.

[asnow]

You are really getting good with that technique. I really like that first one.

[Iguanasan]

Thank you, belliveau and asnow. Cheers! :)

[jude01]

I really like the third one Iggy, and love the baby spiders.

[AntZ]

First one is very cool. makes me want to get out an take some macros

[Iguanasan]

Thanks, Jude. These are all your fault you know... the lens flipping thing just got me going. :)

Thanks, Antz.

[Marko]

These are cool Iggy! Seems like you are really digging the macros! Time to start saving a few pennies for a dedicated macro lens which is on sale now at thecamerastore. Not cheap at just over 6 bills, but cheaper than many top quality lenses that ring in at close to 2k. Canon EF 100mm f2.8 USM Macro | The Camera Store (http://www.thecamerastore.com/products/macro/macro-lenses/canon-ef-100mm-f28-usm-macro)

[jude01]

Jude. These are all your fault you know...

I know!...I'm sorry :) lol
I use this technique all the time still too. ( I just got shots of a scary spider I need to process and post...muuaaahhaaa!!!)

[asnow]

Downtown Camera in Toronto has this lens for $578. See link

CANON EF 100MM F2.8 MACRO USM (http://downtowncamera.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=1585&category_id=221&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=2)

[Marko]

That's a great deal - The Nikon equivalent was closer to a grand when i bought it years ago.

[Iguanasan]

Thanks for the tips... my next purchase, however, will likely be a body upgrade if I can ever save the money for it. My daughter is heading to college in the fall which is gonna cost me a bundle!

[Doug L]

... not happy with the spiderlings because it is a little out of focus but I really liked just how close up I got with them and I was happy with the composition.
I agree with you - very nice composition, and I love the colour of these tiny guys.

[vyeko]

Very nice set of macros. You can look for Tamron lens 90mm 2.8 1:1 macro too. I am very happy with this one. Look comparison visa Canon and Nikon lens.Maybe you will be surprised.

[Iguanasan]

Thanks, Doug and Vyeko. I'll keep an eye out for it.