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Posted: **Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:04 pm**

G'day,
After seeing some of the amazing macro stuff posted by the members I just had to have a play

... Only using a close-up filter (Canon 500d) on the 80-400 not a dedicated macro (micro?) lens, but it opens up a whole new world! This is fun

I now know just how hard it is to get any depth of the subject in focus :shock:

I have a new found respect for those that have posted such amazing macro shots... I think I'm back to the "L" plates :oops:

First go at the Melbourne botanical gardens this moaning, any tips or advice eagerly sought as I'm struggling so far I think...

EXIF: F13, ISO200, 100mm, 1 second exp,

EXIF: F16, ISO200, 180mm, 1/3 second exp

EXIF: F16, ISO200, 175mm, 1 second exp

EXIF: F18, ISO200, 270mm, 1/3 second exp

And a long-dead spidey

Posted: **Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:10 pm**

Hi Andy,
Venturing into the micro cosmos, aye? Yes, it's certainly a different world up close and judging by your shots, you won't have any trouble expressing it.
2, 3 (lovely use of background and colour) and 4 really appeal to me with 5 just plain freaking me out! :shock:

I'm sure these won't be the last either and hope to see some more great shots from you as usual.
Cheers, Jase.

Posted: **Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:32 pm**

very very nice........

Posted: **Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:45 pm**

Mudder - whatever you set out to do you have accomplished an amazing set of pics especially considering the shutter speeds. BTW - I am always ”moaning” in the morning :wink:

Posted: **Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:54 pm**

sirhc55 wrote:... especially considering the shutter speeds...

I used a tripod for these, I'd have no hope in hell with my shaky hands :wink:

VR was turned off while on the tripod... Just the slightest movement and the focus is totally lost, this macro stuff is fun but geeesss I have a lot of respect for those that do it well...

sirhc55 wrote:... BTW - I am always ”moaning” in the morning

Can't help it, it's a bad habit... The project I look after at work is called LOLO, so I end up on the phone saying "ello ello, good moaning"... Drives my colleagues crazy, all the more reason :lol:

Cheers mate...

Posted: **Sat Sep 10, 2005 6:55 pm**

L plates? I think you can move along to P plates at least.

Nice pictures and a fantastic effort i think. Well done and i look forward to seeing more.

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First play with a close-up filter

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