Nikon 50mm f/1.8 and tube and flowers

[Kevin]

Hi all
The el cheapo 50mm f/1.8 lens is a real gem when used with an extension tube to get inside its' closest focusing distance.
Here a 12mm Kenko DG tube was used, which retains metering and A/F.

These were shot using a circular polariser to reduce the light by 2 stops, giving me the freedom of opening the aperture up a bit more in harsh sunlight.

Comments and suggestions welcomed.

I was only able to get 9 different compositions on this outing, hope they don't bore anyone to tears.

#1 - Full Circle

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3620_filtered.jpg

#2 - Hold me Now

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3629_filtered.jpg

#3 - Towering

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3625_filtered.jpg

#4 - Chameleon

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3622_filtered.jpg

#5 - the Core

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3618_filtered.jpg

#6 - From Below

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3635_filtered.jpg

#7 - Tongue
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3636_filtered.jpg

#8 - 3 Amigos

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3663_filtered.jpg

#9 - Windswept

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o266/MacroMania/50mm/pg_DSC_3637_filtered.jpg

PP comprised levels/curves/hue, sharpening and neatimage demo where required for those poor exposures.

Rgds.

[Robinivich]

#s 2 and 5 do it best for myself, all nicely done though! Excellent use of bokeh

[Skippy]

Hi all
The el cheapo 50mm f/1.8 lens is a real gem when used with an extension tube to get inside its' closest focusing distance.
Here a 12mm Kenko DG tube was used, which retains metering and A/F.

These were shot using a circular polariser to reduce the light by 2 stops, giving me the freedom of opening the aperture up a bit more in harsh sunlight.

Comments and suggestions welcomed.

I was only able to get 9 different compositions on this outing, hope they don't bore anyone to tears.

PP comprised levels/curves/hue, sharpening and neatimage demo where required for those poor exposures.

Rgds.

These are really nice Kevin, my favourites are the second and last shots.
Very nicely done :clap .... Skippy :D
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[D.Rodgers]

If only I could shake your hand!
Well done its nice to see some good use of wide aperatures and flowers,i'm a huge fan of abstract macro..
Number 2 jumped out a me as a favorite and after gawking at 8 for a while I like it;looks like you introduced some lens blur looks great :clap

[Kevin]

no test

[Kevin]

These are really nice Kevin, my favourites are the second and last shots.
Very nicely done :clap .... Skippy :D
.

most appreciated indeed. :thumb

[Kevin]

If only I could shake your hand!
Well done its nice to see some good use of wide aperatures and flowers,i'm a huge fan of abstract macro..
Number 2 jumped out a me as a favorite and after gawking at 8 for a while I like it;looks like you introduced some lens blur looks great :clap

it would be an honor to shake yours too :)
Glad you found some favour in them.

[MichelleL]

You've made the simple yet beautiful African Daisy stand out even more.

My fav's are number two and number 9. I love number two for the clarity and the bokeh and number 9 for the 'abstract' quality of the picture. It's also got a great bokeh.

Nice work.

[Kevin]

You've made the simple yet beautiful African Daisy stand out even more.
it's actually the other way around michelle.
the african daisy makes it possible to stand out :))
nature rocks

[tlee]

Beautiful series! One of my favorite flower subject.

[Kevin]

Beautiful series! One of my favorite flower subject.
cheers