The Macro Thread

[Derf]

I would like this to be a learning thread with lots of examples and your best Macro shots...Q&A's and all... Please participate so others can benefit.

I just received my set of Extention tubes and I am starting to have fun with extreme Macros.
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Eyes/i-j3BvXCf/1/L/Nicholas-Eye-L.jpg
(Taken with my Tamron 28-75MM 2.8 at 75mm f-16 with all tubes used)
I will take more with the tubes as it brings it very close turning any "Standard Lens" into an awesome Macro!!!

I purchased these for $4 shipped and they still are on sale for $10.75 shipped at this link
amazon link (http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003Y60DZO/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/190-1026047-3037856?ref_=pe_175190_21431760_cs_sce_dp_1)


Previously I used my 70-300Macro Tamron and had some really great results
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Soap/i-n5BXbjm/0/L/IMG2267-L.jpg
(Soap Bubbles)

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Water/IMG9747/947404630_zrqP6-L.jpg
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Water/IMG9746/775081878_Uzy4y-L.jpg
(water drops in the kitchen sink)

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Close-and-Macro-Photography/IMG6280/453432161_Mw56x-L.jpg
(Epsom Salt)

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Close-and-Macro-Photography/IMG0420/37167641_CEhNf-L-2.jpg
(Cake Dot type sprinkles)

Of course I have many more but would love to see some of your Macros! Please advise on the lens used and please post any info that would be useful to others. I will post better details in the future but wanted to get the link out so you guys can order it while on sale.

[ANITIX87]

I love Macro work. I bought a Canon 100 f/2.8L Macro for my wedding business and I've played around with it a lot.

Here are some of my favorites!!

http://masters.galleries.dpreview.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1119914.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=14Y3MT0G2J4Y72K3ZXR2&Expires=1323394396&Signature=Us%2b3am3KXTUVIqgKzU4VcbgagNo%3d
http://masters.galleries.dpreview.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1119913.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=14Y3MT0G2J4Y72K3ZXR2&Expires=1323394400&Signature=CTYTvx%2fQaMSJXnn8JE1EH3cP90s%3d
http://masters.galleries.dpreview.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1119912.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=14Y3MT0G2J4Y72K3ZXR2&Expires=1323394404&Signature=0y68x1ANgqw0tvQ01sUYvJ%2fhJ68%3d
http://masters.galleries.dpreview.com.s3.amazonaws.com/1055618.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=14Y3MT0G2J4Y72K3ZXR2&Expires=1323394411&Signature=noKN4sv%2fsw%2fsTFDqCJKVaUEqznk%3d

Enjoy! Critique and feedback always welcome!

TIS

[megatop412]

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4035/4683515503_9c512f3f2f_b.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3226/2954011407_f159895c24_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2553/3860365035_fb2a8663a5_z.jpg?zz=1

[mirrodie]

Fred, obviously you've piqued my interset more than usual!!! That first pic is great. I'm actually going thorugh my photo db in my practice with some of the everyday macro stuff we take in the office. Will post soon!!

Hey, can you take a photo of what your camera looks like with it all set up? And how close to the subject do you have to do to take a pic of the eye?

I'll send a pic of my setup as well. Working on it!

[gonzalu]

http://pictures.mannyphoto.com/Photography/Home-Page-Slideshow/DSC6070Web/991558217_KEgKr-M.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/u44/gonzalu/upload/28326730.yellowflower6.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/u42/gonzalu/upload/27692484.opentulip.jpg

http://i.pbase.com/o6/07/387307/1/108474865.cCLUYOQj.DSC_0682.jpg

[Zee71]

Haven't done much macro photography, but here are a few shots taken with my 105 f/2.8 macro lens:

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Macro/Macro-Photography/Macro02/839003511_i7PTK-L.jpg

This image was cropped of a dragon fly.
http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Macro/Macro-Photography/DragonFly0224Jul2010/946584827_WmMgK-L.jpg

http://mbsphotography.smugmug.com/Macro/Macro-Photography/i-bQGWwbz/0/L/Flies0123Jul2011-L.jpg

[mirrodie]

Wow, really crisp top notch stuff!

So as I mentioned, you've inspired me to peruse my photos in the office. I'm going to share some eye pics but most of them have a story behind them. I may start another thread as I dont want to take yours off topic.

[Derf]

Sorry Mario, With the extention tubes and a 50MM I am a few inches from the subject... I was say probably 2 or so. Here is a new one from this morning...frost on my car
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Close-and-Macro-Photography/i-w33S46S/0/L/IMG9361-L.jpg

[Zee71]

Fred .... awesome! Extension tubes is something I've considered investing in, but thus far have yet to make a purchase.

[Derf]

Here is a shot I took the other day
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-rVW3JZL/0/L/i-rVW3JZL-L.jpg

full 100% Crop
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-8RThfnT/0/O/i-8RThfnT.jpg

[Derf]

Here is the iPhone with his very High Resolution display
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-27PNGK7/0/L/i-27PNGK7-L.jpg

Macro
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-Thdf7j3/0/L/i-Thdf7j3-L.jpg

100% crop
http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/photos/i-QG6J2DZ/0/L/i-QG6J2DZ-L.jpg

[Derf]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Close-and-Macro-Photography/i-WzZvpDc/0/L/IMG_3771-L.jpg
I got a 50mm reversing ring and took this really close up of a quarter

[megatop412]

http://www.longislandwallpapers.com/Photography/Close-and-Macro-Photography/i-WzZvpDc/0/L/IMG_3771-L.jpg
I got a 50mm reversing ring and took this really close up of a quarter

Awesome detail! And good to hear from you sir