New to macro, tell me what you think

[Omofo]

Natural light and handheld. I have yet to do any processing, currently short on time and need to pick up photoshop. C&C appreciated
1-buckeye butterfly

2- I think the pop up flash fired on this one.

3- blue damsel fly

4

 

[Omofo]

Wish this one had greater DOF.

 

[cdimitric]

I'm new to photography too. But in my opinion #1 is too far out, maybe zoom in on the butterfly more next time. #2 might be overexposed. I like #3 and #4 might be too blurry at the angle you took it at. I feel that the dragonfly's legs should also be in focus if possible next time/

 

[cdimitric]

I like #5, but I see too much noise in the photography.

 

[Omofo]

Thanks for the feedback. I've been struggling with DOF due to lack of lighting, and would love to see more of the subject in focus. I've got a tighter shot of #1,but one of the wings is OOF.
Even when I set my camera's iso to 100, there is more noise then I would like to see. I'm not sure if it is the lens, camera, or the resolution.:meh:

I am using a sony A55 16mp w/ a tamron 90mm macro.

 

[Actinometro]

Some general remarks:

- You need an out of socket flash to avoid shadows.
- Use an higher f value to get more DOF. Tammy goes well till f/16 or even more. Take some test shots.
- Don't center, unless justified, your photos. Use the thirds rule instead.
- If it is not a close-up don't cut subject body parts and give enough space from sides.

regards