Post your macro photos here
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Just-Clayton
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raindrops on very small blades of grass.
Lucas Rosa Foganholi
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Last night I found this little moth at my towel and tried to take some shots. I couldn't bite the focus at all because my shoulder is injured, and I was without my tripod, so it was shaking a lot. It measures 2cm and was quite relaxed to the photos haha. The second one was shot with a Raynox for better eye details.
Red legged grasshopper (about 1"). 50mm f/1.4 AI reversed on a PB-6 bellows and photographed in my home made light tent. I put the little guy in a jar and placed him in the fridge (NOT the freezer!) for about 20 minutes to slow him down. That usually gives you about a minute before he warms up and starts moving around again!
Very cool shot buddy! You picked a cool subject for it too! Great catch! 
I decided today to try out the kit lens with a macro ring. This is taken at 55mm + 36mm ring. Looks like this could be a good compromise for those who don't want to invest in a prime macro lens.
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I do all my shooting hand-held and creep up on them very slowly. Any sudden movement will frighten them away. I also take an enormous number of shots as it is pretty certain that many won't be quite in focus due to movement of leaves or the creature moving at the wrong moment.
A spray can of liquid nitrogen is always handy. . .
Echoing @WeeHector, I do the same -- very slow and nothing sudden. Shooting midday, when they are drowsy, helps. And luck plays a large role in the escapade.
Echoing @WeeHector, I do the same -- very slow and nothing sudden. Shooting midday, when they are drowsy, helps. And luck plays a large role in the escapade.