Honey Bee on Orange Milkweed

[NateS]

Unfortunately none of the less mag. shots turned out..for some reason I have a harder time getting sharp shots at 1:1 with the 1.4tc and 12mm tube than with the lens alone....probably because I'm shooting 252mm instead of 180mm.

 

[Hardrock]

Looks great I really like #1. What was the exif? Its definitely a crazy thin DOF. Good job with the focus.

 

[pbelarge]

Nate
This is strictly my opinion, but I do not like the shots so close that I cannot see the most part of the insect. The detail is great, but the comp is short...

P.S.
I know this type of photography takes different skill sets and equipment, I have seen some of your other work which I really find enjoyable to view.

 

[GregR]

Nate
This is strictly my opinion, but I do not like the shots so close that I cannot see the most part of the insect. The detail is great, but the comp is short...

I agree when that is all you have... but a mix of these types of shots along with some that are a little further out can really capture the imagination.

Of course he said he didn't have any of the 1:1 shots come out clearly.

As always looking forward to your next shots Nate!

 

[NateS]

Thanks guys. I didn't have much luck with the 1:1 shots and farther back.....I'm honestly having a harder time getting shots at that mag than I am at the new 1.7:1. I'm thinking about stacking up my 68mm tubes to my 17-50 to see what I get for beyond 1:1....might start carrying to setups around with the D5000 17-50 and tubes for beyond 1:1 and then the T180 for 1:1 work....we'll see and I'll play around today if I have a chance.