Macro Newb

[HL45]

Just purchased the EF100mm Macro 2.8 L IS USM

Just playing with the lens for a day I realize it's gonna take some time to get the hang of shooting small.
The DOF is amazing! Thought I'd share a few shots from the first day.
Any comments or advice for a Macro Newbie is appreciated


100mm-0213 by mtw2118, on Flickr



MacroTest-7 by mtw2118, on Flickr


MacroTest-11 by mtw2118, on Flickr

 

[NateS]

Nice first shots. I really like that last one.

 

[HL45]

Thanks Nate

 

[dxqcanada]

The last one has a nice glow.

Since I got my first macro I have been always amazed how difficult it is to compose a good macro shot.
I have always performed some creative cropping ... and not every looks good really really close up.

 

[ktan7]

Lovely colors on picture #1 and #3.

 

[CoBilly]

Cool shots, I really like #3

 

[HL45]

Thanks for the replies
Really loving this lens the bokeh is awesome and the focus is dead on with the 5D, haven't put it on my T2i yet, don't really see a reason too lol.

Couple more shots .... handheld.


july2013-017 by mtw2118, on Flickr


july2013-018 by mtw2118, on Flickr

Thanks for looking!

 

[masquerad101]

I like the first in the series though the blur is actually a kittle sore on the eyes

 

[TreeofLifeStairs]

The DoF can be killer with macro shots. Have you looked into focus stacking?

 

[412 Burgh]

I'd frame number 3. Insanely huge.

 

[JohnnyBlack]

No3 is really great, my fav

 

[HL45]

The DoF can be killer with macro shots. Have you looked into focus stacking?

I watched a couple tutorials, looks interesting! Thanks