How can I get more macro from my macros? I dont think this is a particularly interesting photo, but to ask the following question, it is a good example. I am trying to get even closer...

OriginalCyn Loc: Connecticut

I dont think this is a particularly interesting photo, but to ask the following question, it is a good example. I am trying to get even closer to my subjecs, but the camera will not allow me to do so. If I crop the photo to just get the center, for example, or one petal, it appears out of focus. How do I achieve a real macro photo?

EdAnderson Loc: Hanover, PA

Some details about your example would be helpful in trying to offer suggestions.
Camera-
Lens-
ISO-
Shutter Speed-
Aperture-
Handheld or Tripod-
etc.

BGenie Loc: Sacramento, CA

We would need more info to answer your question like Ed said...
But I am also wondering if you are using manual focus or auto?
...And if you are not getting the effect you want from your macro lens (if you are in fact using an actual macro lens), you may want to do some research and buy a different one (sell your old one to recoup the cost) OR you can buy a magnifying filter set and play with those.

magnifying filter example:
http://www.amazon.com/HOYA-58MM-CLOSE-UP-FILTER-SET/dp/B000T8Z13Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325557027&sr=8-1

These are made in +1, +2, +4, +6 and +10 magnification

photogrl57 Loc: Tennessee

BGenie wrote:

We would need more info to answer your question li... (show quote)

Thanks for that link ... I didn't know they made those. Something new for my wish list.

EdAnderson Loc: Hanover, PA

Another alternative is a set of extension tubes. These generally come in a set of 3, with differing lengths (they can be ganged together in different combinations, as well) and fit between your camera body and lens. One obvious advantage is that the extension tubes don't add any glass to the optical path.

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

I think the photo is fine as it is.

ianhargraves1066 Loc: NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida

OriginalCyn wrote:

I dont think this is a particularly interesting photo, but to ask the following question, it is a good example. I am trying to get even closer to my subjecs, but the camera will not allow me to do so. If I crop the photo to just get the center, for example, or one petal, it appears out of focus. How do I achieve a real macro photo?

I think its a very beautiful photograph and cant think of any improvements. If I had authored it I would be very proud.

Ian

Holdrens Loc: originally Wellsboro, Pa

Thanks for the link..just might have to get some extension tubes...????hmmmmm

MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy

Is your lens a real macro?

Holdrens Loc: originally Wellsboro, Pa

MWAC wrote:

Is your lens a real macro?

Who are you asking?

heltonjkv96 Loc: southwest Virginia

OriginalCyn wrote:

I dont think this is a particularly interesting photo, but to ask the following question, it is a good example. I am trying to get even closer to my subjecs, but the camera will not allow me to do so. If I crop the photo to just get the center, for example, or one petal, it appears out of focus. How do I achieve a real macro photo?

What lens do you have?

MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy

Holdrens wrote:

MWAC wrote:

Is your lens a real macro?

Who are you asking?

ummm oh I don't know maybe the OP. :) :) :) :)

Sher Loc: Colorful Colorado

MWAC wrote:

Holdrens wrote:

MWAC wrote:

Is your lens a real macro?

Who are you asking?

ummm oh I don't know maybe the OP. :) :) :) :)

I have a real macro lens, oh wait, were you talking to me? Lol

MWAC Loc: Somewhere East Of Crazy

Sherrie wrote:

MWAC wrote:

Holdrens wrote:

MWAC wrote:

Is your lens a real macro?

Who are you asking?

ummm oh I don't know maybe the OP. :) :) :) :)

I have a real macro lens, oh wait, were you talking to me? Lol

I don't and I'm jealous you have one. DH put me on a budget. :(

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

MWAC wrote:

I don't (have a macro lens) and I'm jealous you have one. DH put me on a budget.

You just send him in here, and we will straighten his thinking! Every MWAC deserves a true macro lens.