I love taking Macro shots..

repaprepap Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
edited October 29, 2011 in Holy Macro
I really am not sure what was going on here.. I'm thinking the small bee attacked the big one.. :dunno

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  • repaprepap Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited October 20, 2011
    And, since I'm into old rifles..

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  • repaprepap Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited October 20, 2011
    So, now for some questions.. I'm using a Nikon D3100 and a Nikon 40mm Micro/Macro and am new to DSLR.. So, are there any hints that you guys with tons of experience can pass onto a newbie??
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited October 21, 2011
    Lovely captures- interesting action with the bees- look like they are mating.
    Lots of my hints and tips here -
    http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807056

    Brian v.
    Brian V.
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  • repaprepap Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited October 21, 2011
    Lord Vetinari wrote: »
    Lovely captures- interesting action with the bees- look like they are mating.
    Lots of my hints and tips here -
    http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=807056

    Brian v.

    Brian,
    Thank you VERY MUCH for the link and all the info on it!!bowdown.gif

    My old SLR was a Nikon FG and the problem was I couldn't afford to play with it at the time, due to the cost involved with processing.. The digital age is so much easier because you can see what you get for free..

    So, for decades I just did my best with point and shoots, and while I did get some really cool macro shots, I was severely limited by the equipment..
    This year I went on vacation with sideshow (member here) and his worst shots were better than my best (not that he had bad shots rolleyes1.gif) But my point and shoot samsung 10mp really limited the quality of the shots, the depth of field, color, etc..
    So, I finally said I'd had enough, and I ponied up for a barely used D3100 body and a Sigma 18-200.. I stopped at a local camera shop for some accessories and asked about a macro lense, and it just happened to be the day that they had gotten in their first Nikon macro 40mm... I snapped it up, and have been having a blast since!!wings.gif

    So, my plan is to find a nice ring flash to help with lighting, and keep on doing what I enjoy..

    I think I enjoy the macro stuff for the magnification that comes with it, and I'm always nervous about taking photos of people because they may not want their photo taken.. A bug, flower, etc. doesn't care if I click away, so I feel more confident doing so..thumb.gif

    Thanks again, and you may be getting some questions from me on clarification on some subjects..
  • GOLDENORFEGOLDENORFE Super Moderators Posts: 4,747 moderator
    edited October 21, 2011
    Welcome to the Wonderfull world of macro :(

    Good shot, focus good. That stinger looks quite Sharp! Lol

    Don't get a ringflash, they are too hard to diffuse, look for a standard flashgun and off camera cord. Then make a diffuser for it.
    Phil

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  • repaprepap Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited October 21, 2011
    GOLDENORFE wrote: »
    Welcome to the Wonderfull world of macro :(

    Good shot, focus good. That stinger looks quite Sharp! Lol

    Don't get a ringflash, they are too hard to diffuse, look for a standard flashgun and off camera cord. Then make a diffuser for it.

    And that's why I've joined here.. thumb.gif Experience that saves money, effort and headaches!clap.gif

    Thanks again!!
  • leilanimrleilanimr Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2011
    GOLDENORFE wrote: »
    Don't get a ringflash, they are too hard to diffuse, look for a standard flashgun and off camera cord. Then make a diffuser for it.

    Hi Phil, would this also apply to the Canon Macro Twin Lite?
    Leilani M Ramsey
    http://leilanimr.smugmug.com
  • basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited October 22, 2011
    leilanimr wrote: »
    Hi Phil, would this also apply to the Canon Macro Twin Lite?

    no
    i have one
    you still got to make your own diffuser though
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
  • leilanimrleilanimr Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2011
    basflt wrote: »
    no
    i have one
    you still got to make your own diffuser though

    Thanks for the reply. B&H does carry diffusers that fit over the twin lites. :D
    Leilani M Ramsey
    http://leilanimr.smugmug.com
  • basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited October 25, 2011
    leilanimr wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply. B&H does carry diffusers that fit over the twin lites. :D
    i know
    but DIY diffusers are much better
    they cost nearly nothing and , you control the amount of diffusing

    here mine
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
  • leilanimrleilanimr Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2011
    basflt wrote: »
    i know
    but DIY diffusers are much better
    they cost nearly nothing and , you control the amount of diffusing

    here mine

    I like your setup! Are those flashes the Canon Twin Lites?
    Leilani M Ramsey
    http://leilanimr.smugmug.com
  • basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited October 27, 2011
    leilanimr wrote: »
    I like your setup! Are those flashes the Canon Twin Lites?
    yes
    but we are stealing someones thread here
    better start your own thread , to get more info

    im sure Phil will move our posts to it
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
  • repaprepap Registered Users Posts: 8 Beginner grinner
    edited October 27, 2011
    Don't worry about me.. I'm the King of taking someone's post off topic.. :)

    And it's all good.. I'm here to learn, too..
  • basfltbasflt Registered Users Posts: 1,882 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2011
    in that case .....
    i read that you can also use gary fong popup-diffusers
    but since they are 40 $ a piece here , i prefer DIY

    material ;
    black cardboard
    1/4 " think PU-foam , in wich my GPS once was packed
    some paper towel
    drawing paper
    tape and glue to make it a whole

    the opening on the back is large enough to remove
    yet small enough to not fall of

    advantage of DIY is ;
    you can add layers of paper[ and other material ] to get the amount of diffusion you want without worrying to damage anything
    Bas

    /ɯoɔ˙ƃnɯƃnɯs˙ʇlɟsɐq//:dʇʇɥ
  • leilanimrleilanimr Registered Users Posts: 200 Major grins
    edited October 29, 2011
    Repap I do apologize for hijacking your thread. Thanks for your understanding. And thank you BAS for your DIY diffusion setup. Much appreciated! :D
    Leilani M Ramsey
    http://leilanimr.smugmug.com
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