Hover Flies, Lady bug etc.

[ShutterMuse]

I broke down and bought Sigma 105mm Macro it arrived last Monday and I took a few shots, then had an out of town USAF ceremony to attend. When I got back I ventured out again with the Sigma and got some shots. Nothing great, but it's my first Macro lens, and I hope to get better with practice. Just thought I'd share what I came up with.

All shots are manual focus, hand held, no flash.

#1 Trekkin'
This was one of the first shots I took last week with the new lens... I was not only trying to shoot with a brand new macro lens but fighting an intense bought of nausea.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x170/ShutterMuse/DSC_3975.jpg

#2 25% crop... it's mold growing in a jar of homemade humming bird food.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x170/ShutterMuse/DSC_4085.jpg

#3

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x170/ShutterMuse/DSC_4075.jpg

#4

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x170/ShutterMuse/DSC_4098.jpg

#5 25% of above image for 100% resolution noise from iso 400

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x170/ShutterMuse/DSC_4098c.jpg

#6

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x170/ShutterMuse/DSC_4105.jpg

#7

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x170/ShutterMuse/DSC_4113.jpg

[emmalou]

Now I want a macro :huh
I like #4:thumb

[ShutterMuse]

Now I want a macro :huh
I like #4:thumb

Thanks... I didn't realize how different shooting with a macro lens would be. I've wanted one since I started shooting SLR last Sept.

[Skippy]

I broke down and bought Sigma 105mm Macro it arrived last Monday and I took a few shots, then had an out of town USAF ceremony to attend. When I got back I ventured out again with the Sigma and got some shots. Nothing great, but it's my first Macro lens, and I hope to get better with practice. Just thought I'd share what I came up with.
All shots are manual focus, hand held, no flash.
#1 Trekkin'
This was one of the first shots I took last week with the new lens... I was not only trying to shoot with a brand new macro lens but fighting an intense bought of nausea.
#2 25% crop... it's mold growing in a jar of homemade humming bird food.
#5 25% of above image for 100% resolution noise from iso 400


Hi Christina, so you got yourself a Macro lens ....whooohooo :clap
Focusing is crucial when shooting Macro, and not easy to do.

When shooting bugs it is important to get the eyes in focus.

The more you practice the better you will get at it Christina,
I am yet to find someone who gets worse :D

You've captured a beautiful star in the water droplet on the leaf :thumb

Check out the Tutorial on Focussing here on "Othe Cool Shots"
and have a look at the other very very informative tutorials there as well.

http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=50752

There is a wealth of knowlege to be found in this thread :D

All the best........ keep shooting......... Skippy
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[ShutterMuse]

Hi Christina, so you got yourself a Macro lens ....whooohooo :clap


Thanks for the info Skippy. Glad to know most people don't get worse. :)

[Awais Yaqub]

Agreed with skippy
nice shooting keep posting

[RogersDA]

Thanks for the info Skippy. Glad to know most people don't get worse. :)

good first tries.

And, wow, there are days when I feel like me+macro are just sucking wind. Then there are several very good days. Keep it up and post more!

[ShutterMuse]

Agreed with skippy
nice shooting keep posting

Thanks... I hope to improve with practice.

[ShutterMuse]

good first tries.

And, wow, there are days when I feel like me+macro are just sucking wind. Then there are several very good days. Keep it up and post more!

Thank you. I think we all have those off days... hopefully we can both have some really great shooting days :D

[Lord Vetinari]

Congrats on the lens- good start- welcome to the macro world :)
Brian V.

[ShutterMuse]

Congrats on the lens- good start- welcome to the macro world :)
Brian V.

Thanks Brian...