Addicted after one shot!

[cassidyc79_rh]

First attempts: I borrowed a Canon 60mm f2.8 from a friend at work. Here is my first effort of an Orb Weaver.

[skylab]

Very good first shot. Welcome. You will find this macro to be very addictive once you start.

[Bill Pham]

notice that you new here also. welcome to the forum and great first shot. yep get your wallet out and prepare to spend some money on a macro lens.

Bill

[Crosswind81]

Yep...very well done. I too am new to this but it is amazing at what you can see when magnified...I really like the Canon 100mm Macro Lense...so do dozens on reviews like you can see at Amazon.

[Tomi Hawk]

You will find this macro to be very addictive once you start.
As well as POTN .. :lol:

Welcome to the best Canon site in the universe ..
and .. whats an "Orb Weaver'? I call that thang one ugly and scary lookin spider lol !
Great shot tho .. as I was just looking at this lens yesterday ..

[LordV]

Lovely shot-Yup the macro world is just amazing- welcome :)
Brian v.

[Photogirl2007]

Welcome cassidyc. It is very easy to get hooked on macro once you start. This is a lovely first attempt. I look forward to seeing your next pics.

[jaharris1001]

oh,,,now youve done it,, started a new addiction,, have fun ,, its a great hobby !! ;) :D

[hidden forms]

Nice first shot, theres no going back now;):):)

[dpastern]

Ahh, now you're addicted. Not a bad first attempt :)

Dave

[cassidyc79_rh]

I also discovered the pains of good lighting with my first attempt. I made several efforts to get my flash underneath the subject. I tried using a bowl lined with tin foil to bounce the light back but was unable to get the desired results. Definitely need to invest in a off-camera hot shoe and I think the 100mm f2.8. The 60mm just doesn't provide enough distance for some shots. ;)

[dreamline]

Macro certainly provides challenges, that's what makes it so appealing. Until you realise how much it costs... :(

Good first attempt. Looking forward to seeing some more.

[DaveBinks]

Great first shot!