Macro shots

[Patrick]

I have owned a Sigma 105 Macro for some time now, extension tubs and ring flash.
I can't say however that I have made the best use of them. Well today I had a very interesting and enjoyable learning curve making use of all three, plus a 1x4 converter.
The converter was attached to the camera next the tube and of course lastly the lens.
Here are a couple.

First Shot f9 1/250 ISO125
Second shot f8 1/200 ISO200


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[JonMikal]

Re: Macro shots

awesome detail

[Stephen]

Re: Macro shots

Lovely shots Patrick, I particularly like the second one. I think the camera position really brings you into a close encounter with the insect. The totally black background also makes it stand out wonderfully.

[Patrick]

Re: Macro shots

Lovely shots Patrick, I particularly like the second one. I think the camera position really brings you into a close encounter with the insect. The totally black background also makes it stand out wonderfully.

Thanks Stephen.

I was interested to see your comments on the background, being so black it worried me a little. I felt there should be a hint of something in it, but that's flash for you, the background was in shadow so no sun to help a little.

Just missed a very promising shot two fly's mating, by the time I had got the camera, focused they were off. Thought as they were so preoccupied I might have got my shot.

Patrick

[Pops]

Re: Macro shots

The 2nd is a belter and yes .. the background makes the shot.