Gray Flying Grasshopper - up close w/Ext. Tube
Sep 29, 2014 18:52:41 #
I'm not interested in buying a Macro lens, so I opted for a set of Vello Extension tubes (from B&H) for my Canon lenses. I chose that brand because they're all metal. I think I get fairly decent close-ups with my EF70-200 alone, with 2.0x or 1.4x Teleconverters, and my EFS17-85, but I wanted to get a little bit closer - without having to crop much in post, and still have AF work.
We've had very little rain this summer - 6.5" below average. Its very dry, and grasshoppers have become abundant. I spotted this flying grasshopper chewing on the leaves of our Zinnia plant, so I put on the 13mm tube and shot some pics. Here are a couple practice shots. HH. PP w/PsE8.
Comments welcome.
-- Gene
We've had very little rain this summer - 6.5" below average. Its very dry, and grasshoppers have become abundant. I spotted this flying grasshopper chewing on the leaves of our Zinnia plant, so I put on the 13mm tube and shot some pics. Here are a couple practice shots. HH. PP w/PsE8.
Comments welcome.
-- Gene
#1 - Canon EOS 50D w/EF70-200 L IS USM @ 200mm + 13mm Ext Tube; Av @ f11; AUTO ISO (1000); 1/250"; Partial Metering.
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#2 - Canon EOS 50D w/EF70-200 L IS USM @ 200mm + 13mm Ext Tube; Av @ f11; AUTO ISO (1250); 1/320"; Partial Metering.
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Sep 29, 2014 19:04:39 #
Oh you're getting much better than fairly decent, Gene. These are excellent. So sharp and clear.
GeneM wrote:
I'm not interested in buying a Macro lens, so I op... (show quote)
Sep 29, 2014 19:08:15 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Oh you're getting much better than fairly decent, Gene. These are excellent. So sharp and clear.
:-) Thank you for your kind comments, Dixie. Glad you like these and thanks for looking.
Sep 29, 2014 19:55:32 #
Sep 29, 2014 21:47:02 #
Ptw wrote:
Very nice Gene! Love the detail.
:) Thank you, Paula! Glad you like 'em and thanks for looking.
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Sep 30, 2014 10:37:08 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent captures Gene. :thumbup: :D
:) Thanks, Sylvia. Glad you like 'em and thanks for looking.
Sep 30, 2014 10:38:12 #
Chuckwal wrote:
Sharp excellent composition
Chuck
Chuck
:) Thanks for looking and commenting, Chuck.
Sep 30, 2014 10:42:41 #
angela k wrote:
Excellent capture Gene!!
The tubes really do a great job!
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The tubes really do a great job!
:-D
:) Thank you, Angela! I appreciate your comments. The tubes sure made a difference in getting me closer without the colse restriction of my lenses.
My friend from L.I. tells me the raptor migration at Ft. Tilden (spelling?) is in full swing now. Have you been there, yet?
Glad you like these and thanks for looking.
Sep 30, 2014 10:44:37 #
bigwolf40 wrote:
You did a great job here and so nice a clear with good detail...Rich
:) Thank you, Rich. Glad you like these and thanks for looking.
(One of them was on Photolink last week.)
Sep 30, 2014 11:12:48 #
Sep 30, 2014 14:06:49 #
GeneM wrote:
Here are a couple practice shots.
-- Gene
-- Gene
I think you can stop practicing, Gene. These shots are great! Love how he's chowing down and not letting you disturb his meal at all.
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