My "little world" of Macro.

I decided to open my own forum on macro. When I do post the shots I will post the camera and settings. Also I will try to post daily. I will post old stuff if I don't get out to shoot. God knows I have a lot of photos.

I went out today several times to find insects and creatures to shoot. I try to get the right shot to be able to sell them. Some just fascinate me to learn about them.
The first time out I found a few willing bees, as long as I stayed my distance. I used my D3100 w/ 85mm macro DX lens, manual mode w/ VR off. ISO-100, S/200, f/14, I used the flash and set it according to the lighting. I used my tripod as a mono-pod since they didn't stay still long enough.

Here is a June bug from yesterday. I haven't seen them in a while. 85mm, S-200, f16, ISO-100

Great Beautiful pictures you do. I am waiting for a reverse ring to come by post, to try some macro too.

Thanks wud. I was thinking of a reversing ring at some time. I'm having fun with my 85mm for now.

Last year I mentioned these guys. At first I thought they were a pest bug of sorts. If you know me I had to look them up. Come to find out they are the first stage of the Asian ladybug and I was able to see all the stages on one bush the other day. Excuse the 1st picture. He was on the move and this was the only shot. I didn't realize I had bumped the dial and these were shot in A mode. f/16

Semi-Pro_Clay said:

Thanks wud. I was thinking of a reversing ring at some time. I'm having fun with my 85mm for now.

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Understandable. My lenses just dont allow me to get very close.

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I did an experiment tonight by using my 85mm and reversing my manual 50mm lens. I need some practice with this one. But, I am proud of what I accomplished.

WOW!! Talk about hard to get used to. I did a few tonight after work. Too tire to do any more. Here are three . I'm getting better!

Every time you post I hear a cash register, which is me wanting to buy a macro. Nice shots


Kevin,

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It is a lot of fun Kevin. A lot of patience is needed also.

A few today of the same bug. A little too warm to be out. Even the bugs.

Went back out after the rain and got some random stuff, from Aphids to spiders and raindrops. I'm still reversing my 50 onto my macro.

I was able to get two shots off of this leaf jumper. I got a sharp focus on his eye and a sharp focus on his body in the other shot. I layered the two and was able to get his eye and body focused.

Semi-Pro_Clay said:

I was able to get two shots off of this leaf jumper. I got a sharp focus on his eye and a sharp focus on his body in the other shot. I layered the two and was able to get his eye and body focused.

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What lens? The texture of the eye is spectacular.
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I used my 85mm DX macro and reversed my 50mm on to it.

I cant seem to find a big variety of insects. so, I will improve on the ones I already shot.

I got a few different ones today. I will go out later to see what shows up. Here are the few good ones I got.

Awesome looking shots! It's shows I have a lot to learn for sure. lol