Not "true" macro, but giving it a shot

[KevC]

Finally putting my 70-300APO to good use, took out slapped it into (pseudo)macro mode and mounted her to a tripod and started snapping away. I loved how "close" I was able to get, and am definitely seeing a 70-200/2.8 and extension tubes in my future =) I'm always wanting to get closer physically, using 200mm instead of 300. Anyway, here are some shots.

Be nice! I'm new at this =)

(I'm only going to post the ones I like, I'll link the rest! Better for those low bandwidth people!)

1.
http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/7168/macro14cv.jpg

2. http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/6959/macro28bh.jpg

3. http://img437.imageshack.us/img437/7982/macro36te.jpg

4.
http://img433.imageshack.us/img433/8149/macro46ah.jpg

5. http://img433.imageshack.us/img433/8443/macro53wq.jpg

I'm thinking number 4 is "good" enough for me to print and frame. My first wallhanger! I'll give it as a gift to the kind family friends that gave us those flowers!

Enjoy!

[Ballen Photo]

Finally putting my 70-300APO to good use, took out slapped it into (pseudo)macro mode and mounted her to a tripod and started snapping away. I loved how "close" I was able to get, and am definitely seeing a 70-200/2.8 and extension tubes in my future =) I'm always wanting to get closer physically, using 200mm instead of 300. Anyway, here are some shots. Hi Kevin, Anything shot closer than, and in higher magnification than what a "Normal" lens is capable of should be considered macro. There are varying degrees of macro from say 1:8 x life size and up. 1:1 lifesize or better is what I like to refer to as Super Macro. Your shots look very good to me, AND definitely fall into the macro catagory. :D


(I'm only going to post the ones I like, I'll link the rest! Those look good as well. ;)


I'm thinking number 4 is "good" enough for me to print and frame. My first wallhanger! I'll give it as a gift to the kind family friends that gave us those flowers!
That'll work. I'll bet they'll LOVE it. :cool:
-Bruce

[Tyger]

well it's about time Kev!

that lense is capable of some great shots...why don't you get the tubes now and try it with your Sigma?

nice pics bro, they are better than when i tried macro with that lens.

[Bald Eagle]

great job on these, very sharp and crisp. Where are the Bugs?:D :D :D

[chemicalbro]

I really like the second shot.......the colours are awesome

[RockOne]

Superb shots. Sharp and vivid.

[KevC]

Thanks for all your comments!

//edit: The 70-300APO is really sharp @ f/8, 200mm, MLU and time delay shutter =)

[Leorooster]

Beautifly flowers. The 2nd one is my fav.