A few more makeshift macros

[Iguanasan]

Thought you might enjoy a few of my makeshift macros...

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[Runmonty]

These are great Iggy. You have really nailed that inverted lens technique.

Number 2 is my favourtite

Out of interest, do you use a reversing ring or handhold the lens?

[Marko]

I'm betting on reversing ring - nice set Iggy!
Shot 1 for me please.
(Shot 4 also fab but too dark in the face - I'd dodge the shadow details on the whole left side by a good 25%+ ....taking care of course not to dodge any of the highlights except perhaps the specular highlight on the bee's face) Hope that may help.

[Iguanasan]

Sorry for the slow reply...

First off, thanks!

I have hand-held many of my makeshift macros but I have a reversing ring on my 50mm now that I simply leave there so I can just flip it around when I want to change up my perspective.

Also, thanks for the feedback, Marko. I expect you are talking about the dragonfly though? That's shot #4. And, yes, for detail, exposure, etc. #1 is my fav as well. For content, I really like Mr. Dragonfly and the way the sun is reflecting off of his compound eye.

[asnow]

You are definitely a master of the reverse lens macro.

[Iguanasan]

Thanks, asnow. :)

[Hillbillygirl]

Very nice set Iggy, and great technique.