Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

I t looks like my reversed 28mm lens is not what I want at all. The shot of the metric ruler seems to show a 2:1
and my test of a very small flower showed very shallow depth of field. I hope to get better results when I get the ring to use my 50mm - If not I guess I'll have to save for that 100mm Macro lens you folks talk about.

I could not have done anything without the tripod & rail

f16 & f11 1/40 400 iso natural light/no flash 10 sec self timer ( ya I forgot my new remote in the bag)
C&C and tips always welcome
Harvey

ruler shot


Lilly Peddels


Very Small Pink & White


#2 P&W


#3 P & W

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Your capture of 11-mm of ruler is indeed 2:1 magnification (2x life-size).

Just keep practicing, and make yourself acquainted with your equipment & set-up.

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

Thank you - I'll be doing that.
Harvey

Screamin Scott Loc: Marshfield Wi, Baltimore Md, now Dallas Ga

It isn't as easy as some seem to make it...A true macro lens makes shooting more convenient...

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

If I had the $$$ for a "true Macro lens" I would have one - till then it is "Un -true Macro lens" for me. LOL

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

Reverse lens mounts are great to play with. You just have to find smaller subjects that fit into the frame. Water drops are one great subject with reverse. Using a flash also makes it 10 times easier. I started with the pop-up with coffee filter wrapped around to diffuse the flash. Just learn how to adjust flash output. Here's an example of reversing with water drops, http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-91046-1.html It's a lot of fun, just think Smaller.

LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field

No it isn't. If it was, a lot more would be doing it. It takes a lot of practice and refining of lighting, learning to use flash, thinking about composition, correct positioning of the camera to keep the critical parts of the subject in the plane of focus, all while chasing small creatures around. The best images are not just portraits, but are those that depict behavior. In short, these guys know their bugs! It's similar to what distinguishes great travel/human interest images from run of the mill "tourist" shots: they learn about what they are looking at.

Macro may be the most demanding corner of photography. The photographers on UHH Macro who produce stunning results (it's a growing list) are constantly out in the field shooting.

And BTW, they are a pretty helpful group as well....

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

All this is so true - again I will state I am doing this for fun & to expand my photo capabilities - all on a shoe string S.S. $ budget - So there will be lots of things I will be working with that my not be up to the standards of many on this UHH site - but I truthfully could care less - If I get results I like of my subjects that is all I care about. And trust me I do know better than to post junk and brag on it - LOL -
But I also must thank the folks here on UHH for their help and encouragement.