Specialty Threads on Macro Forum
Jan 11, 2013 13:23:38 #
We already have a Post your SPIDER macros here thread at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-25086-1.html .
Should we also have other specialty threads? Like:
"Ants, aphids, and Springtails", or
"Mushrooms, Toadstools, and Fungus", or
"Bees, Wasps, and Flies", or
"Butterflies & Moths"?
Please suggest other group topics, and comment on group threads suggested.
Should we also have other specialty threads? Like:
"Ants, aphids, and Springtails", or
"Mushrooms, Toadstools, and Fungus", or
"Bees, Wasps, and Flies", or
"Butterflies & Moths"?
Please suggest other group topics, and comment on group threads suggested.
Jan 11, 2013 14:30:09 #
i just post my new daily pics.i dont want to post in 4 different threads when i can do a misc and make 1 post.tom
Jan 11, 2013 15:00:48 #
tinusbum wrote:
A specialty thread would be for a few of your best images, not all. I have hundreds of spider images, but only a few posted to the "Spider Macro" thread. Maybe we should change the thread title to "Post your Best SPIDER Macros here".i just post my new daily pics.i dont want to post in 4 different threads when i can do a misc and make 1 post.tom
Jan 11, 2013 15:23:36 #
It's an idea Douglass, I think many of us like the individual posts because we get feed back that way. I do think that it was interesting that we have had a few good discussions on the forum about diffusers and flash solutions lately, I think that a lot of information was shared, I know that Martin and a few others are going to get started on reversed and stacked lenses, and there will be an opportunity to share more information. I don't know if you can format something that won't end up being lost several pages back on the discussion board.
LOL I dread Martin with a stacked lens... I am sure that his work will be incredible and shame the rest of us. He works very hard at it.
LOL I dread Martin with a stacked lens... I am sure that his work will be incredible and shame the rest of us. He works very hard at it.
Jan 11, 2013 15:43:53 #
Geff - I anchored the "Macro Gear" thread so it is always at top of discussions. I do not want to do the same for specialty threads like spiders, or ants, or butterflies, but I can anchor a thread that lists the specialty threads.
I am building my own softbox for stacked lens and/or reverse-mounted macro. I now need a new Kalt L-bracket & another SB-600 for my new set-up, and I am seriously considering another Nikon body as well. That way I do not have to break-down my 105G macro set-up.
I am building my own softbox for stacked lens and/or reverse-mounted macro. I now need a new Kalt L-bracket & another SB-600 for my new set-up, and I am seriously considering another Nikon body as well. That way I do not have to break-down my 105G macro set-up.
Jan 11, 2013 15:54:19 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
My homemade bracket is every bit a Wimberley F-2 system except for the way that it mounts to the body, instead of the very expensive mounting brackets I used a straight bracket but to stop the camera from sliding on the bracket I had to really torque it down. Since then that 50D body has not come off that bracket, it is dedicated to macro and reverse lens, I use my 60D for everything else.I am building my own softbox for stacked lens and/or reverse-mounted macro. I now need a new Kalt L-bracket & another SB-600 for my new set-up, and I am seriously considering another Nikon body as well. That way I do not have to break-down my 105G macro set-up.
A tip about stacked and reversed lenses, I like that 57mm lens because the rear element is huge, it makes a difference, I think that the shorter focal lengths especially the f/2.8s have not only a much smaller rear element but that there is also a significantly more pronounced curvature to the glass that adds a bit of distortion.
Jan 11, 2013 22:01:23 #
Blurryeyed wrote:
Geff's concern is mine (No not Martin reversing lenses!)-- the getting lost part. Posting on the "Images" forum is worthless: some good stuff gets overlooked-- I like the individual posting... it is a factors in "priority viewing."It's an idea Douglass, I think many of us like the... (show quote)
Jan 12, 2013 06:14:52 #
I agree with the guys, kinda like it the way things are. An Ideal maybe, have a Best of the Macro forum and plant that at the top page. It would be up to Douglass to pull just a few every month and place in that thread. But help show case a large variety of insects, bugs, spiders, ect.. for new comers to see
Jan 12, 2013 12:33:38 #
fstop22 wrote:
I agree with the guys too and think fstop22's idea here is great. It could even be a best of the month forum. I like seeing it all in one place, but a monthly review of the Best would be nice to look forward to each month, and a nice recognition of achievement for those who were selected (and it would give Douglass something else to do to keep him out of trouble :) .)I agree with the guys, kinda like it the way things are. An Ideal maybe, have a Best of the Macro forum and plant that at the top page. It would be up to Douglass to pull just a few every month and place in that thread. But help show case a large variety of insects, bugs, spiders, ect.. for new comers to see
Jan 12, 2013 13:43:49 #
sford122 wrote:
My Parole Officer reminded me that I am not qualified to determine "Best" of anything.. . . it would give Douglass something else to do to keep him out of trouble.
Jan 13, 2013 18:42:38 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Oops! Sorry. I thought you could still determine the "Best" ... but not the "Best of the Best". Oh well. :( :lol:My Parole Officer reminded me that I am not qualified to determine "Best" of anything.
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