Got new toys this weekend.

ronlane · May 27, 2014

I decided to take the day off on Friday and one of my errands was to the local camera store. They had a set of used extension tubes (looked brand new) for a good price, so I bought them and went about our plans for the Memorial Day Weekend.

We were out in the country and I usually take a lot of photos of the kids riding 4-wheeler's and playing. But this time, I went walking and used these tubes for some macro work.

I realize that they aren't great stuff but I am brand new to this type of photography and have a lot to learn (and a ring light to buy). But I thought I would share a few of the ones that I liked.

1) Thorns

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by Ron_Lane, on Flickr

2) Flower and Flies

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by Ron_Lane, on Flickr

3) Rain drops

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by Ron_Lane, on Flickr

orionmystery · May 27, 2014

Good shots..i actually quite like #2

ronlane · May 27, 2014

orionmystery said:
Good shots..i actually quite like #2

Thanks Kurt

robbins.photo · May 27, 2014

Love #3 myself. Great stuff

ronlane · May 27, 2014

robbins.photo said:
Love #3 myself. Great stuff

Thank you.

Derrel · May 27, 2014

Yeah, #2 IS neat! What is that thorny plant? That looks nasty!

ronlane · May 27, 2014

Derrel said:
Yeah, #2 IS neat! What is that thorny plant? That looks nasty!

Thanks Derrel. That thorny plant is actually a tree and I thought it was a mimosa but I just looked it up and I believe that it is an Acacia or in that family of tree. It is just off our 4-wheeler trail and I try to stay clear of it best I can.

SpikeyJohnson · May 27, 2014

I think they are all pretty great for you being new to macro! I wish my local store had some used items for me to look at. They are always trying to sell me new things.... I would buy used more often if I could find it around here. I don't trust the online sellers as much with used items. With my luck I would buy something and then be stuck with something that is broken.

ronlane · May 27, 2014

SpikeyJohnson said:
I think they are all pretty great for you being new to macro! I wish my local store had some used items for me to look at. They are always trying to sell me new things.... I would buy used more often if I could find it around here. I don't trust the online sellers as much with used items. With my luck I would buy something and then be stuck with something that is broken.

Thanks Spikey. I can understand your reluctance to buying used online. Try B&H or Adorama, they have used stuff and are big reputable dealers.