YES! I got some macros. Tiny Ants

darkdragon

Went to the park and tried to get some macros. My gear was Canon 40D + Kenko Ext Tubes + 50mm f/1.4. This is my first time getting real macro shots.

Now, I'm not saying these are LordV quality. However, I think they are very decent.

The ants are about 1/8"...very tiny. I'm including an above view of the nest for reference.


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teamracephotos

Way cool!
I #3 best because of the ant carrying the larve(?). I have been looking for an ant that is carrying someting bigger then itself too capture. Great job. MM

Lord Vetinari

Wonderful series- well done.
Can still remember when I got my first "good" ant shot - was so pleased
Brian V.

joeyb

WOW...those are amazing!

darkdragon

Thank you everyone for your comments. I would have to say that extention tubes is probably the best thing I've purchased for my camera as far as items to learn new techniques.

Once I'm good with these I think i'll know the basics of macro and feel save getting the MP-E.

Boy oh boy do ants move quickly! Had a hard time with them, but it was fun.

WilliamClark77

Wow! Those are shots to be proud of. Wish i had just one decent ant shot.

demarren

darkdragon wrote:

Went to the park and tried to get some macros. My gear was Canon 40D + Kenko Ext Tubes + 50mm f/1.4. This is my first time getting real macro shots.

Now, I'm not saying these are LordV quality. However, I think they are very decent.

The ants are about 1/8"...very tiny. I'm including an above view of the nest for reference.

Hi the ants look fine to me,keep up the nice shots

canon400d

demarren wrote:

Hi the ants look fine to me,keep up the nice shots

I think you have done so well. These shots are tremendous in my eyes so keep up the good work.
Regards
Bob

darkdragon

Thanks for all the new comments. I'm going to try and get some shots of some Honeypot Ants today if I have time after work. they are much larger so I should be able to get more detail.