Macro Mad

luckydog · Jun 24, 2003

It's great seeing all these macro pics in the forum. So i thought i'd share some of mine....

http://www.pbase.com/image/18164757

http://www.pbase.com/image/18164831

http://www.pbase.com/image/18164876

http://www.pbase.com/image/18164723

http://www.pbase.com/image/18165116

gerardhoveling · Jun 24, 2003

Number 1 the Spider is the best.

What is that red "stuff" :?:

MDowdey · Jun 25, 2003

that spider is AWESOME!!!!!!

md :lol:

Shutter Bug · Jul 3, 2003

I love the bee one!! Maybe I'm stupid, but how in the world did you catch that?

luckydog · Jul 3, 2003

Thanks for the comments :0

To answer a couple of questions: The "red stuff" in the wolf spider shot is actually pine bark chips. The bee shot was a bit of luck (no pun), i was trying to get a picture of the bee but each time i'd move in and set up he would take off to the next flower. So there i am running around the bush from flower to flower trying to take his pic. I look silly in front of the neighbours but got a shot just as he went to take off again.

gerardhoveling · Jul 4, 2003

I'm sure your neighbours get used to it .

Once I lay on my belly crosswise a path to take this shot :

http://www.pbase.com/image/14009375

when people asked me: are you well ? Some even stepped over me.

keep on shooting

manda · Jul 5, 2003

ohmy
now im going to have nightmares about the hairs on spiders' legs

fantastic shots

Tsunami1981 · Jul 7, 2003

Well, Luckydog... What can I say? You definetely have talent.. the shot of the sail boats almost looks...well...not real..
I am very impressed with your work...
keep on posting..

oriecat · Jul 7, 2003

Can I share one of my old close up shots here too? It's really old, but I still really like it.

manda · Jul 8, 2003

is that what i think it is wickie?
scary!!!

oriecat · Jul 8, 2003

I dunno. What do you think it is?

Most people think it's something gross, but it's actually something beautiful.

MDowdey · Jul 8, 2003

im thinking intestines or rosary beads.

but then again thats my opinion, i could be wrong.

md

voodoocat · Jul 8, 2003

Funnel cake?

e_ · Jul 8, 2003

...nice work, Lucky (yours too, oriecat)

Members interested in trying macro photography but reluctant to splash out on the cost of a special lens might find the following of interest

It's a recent thread i started over at ADImaging.com entitled "Poor Man's Macro"

Click HERE

Some useful tips and advice on making your own

Have fun!

e_

voodoocat · Jul 8, 2003

Thanks for sharing the link e_

I got a 100mm macro lens recently. It does 1:2 and 1:1 with the diopter included. I was thinking of getting a lens coupler so I could put the 100mm and 50mm to make a 2:1.