Speed Challenge #51 Macro

[dilorenzo1954]

Macro

Get out your tubes kids! This is one challenge that has yet to be offered, and from what I've seen previously on the forums, just about everyone (including yours truly) has attempted.
This comp is all about having a bit of fun. Be creative and give it your best (close-up) shot!
Posting will end at 12:00am CDT (MIDNIGHT) Monday May 12, 2008.

Winners will be announced as soon as possible after the contest has closed.

Photo Submissions:
1. Camera -- Any Canon DSLR Camera
2. Time -- any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
3. Size -- Please see here for Image posting rules. http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=1945104 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=1945104).
4. Post-Processing -- do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.
5. Posting --* ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.* Photo Name in the message subject line.* Camera model & lens used.* Notes -- post brief EXIF data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used.
6. Commenting -- No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:
New Topic ... After winner is declared.
Posting Starts ... Right after topic is announced.
Posting will end at 12:00am CDT (MIDNIGHT) Monday May 12 at 12:00 MIDNIGHT CDT, 2008.

Winners Announcement ... As soon as possible after the contest has been closed. Good Luck and HAVE FUN !

[MSJGD]

http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r12/jgdphoto/benelux777.jpg

10D, 70-200, 1/400s, f7,1, 100 ISO, 208,0 mm

[BASmith]

EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Flash Used: Yes (manual)
Focal Length: 300.0mm (35mm equivalent: 262...
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO Equiv.: 100
Exposure Bias: 2.00
Whitebalance: Auto
Exposure: shutter priority (semi-auto)

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m139/gerbalhunter/Spiders/JumpingSpider3.jpg

[dilorenzo1954]

Did I make this challenge too tough?? :confused:

[RX350]

No, it is not tough, My image will be up soon .

iso200
f9
1/160
http://SergeyR.smugmug.com/photos/293669546_HrrbP-L.jpg

[Flo]

LOL.I
will give it a try.but I only have two lenses to work with! Reg and ZOOM! Lol.....
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/emmaloudawg/Thursday%20colors/IMG_7819.jpg

Canon 20D
ISO 400
f 19.0
1/250

[td67mustang]

http://gallery.mac.com/tdomack/100052/IMG_3479/web.jpg

20 d
50 mm
1/2000
f 2.8

[DonG]

http://amtphoto.smugmug.com/photos/283918388_wbjWS-X2.jpg
Canon 40d
180 mm
ISO 100
f/11
1/10 sec

[gallixx]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2018/2446340953_71596fc673_o.jpg

Canon Eos Xti
Canon 50mm 1.8 + kenko extension tubes + Vivitar Ringflash
Exif: 1/50 f22 Iso 400

[sf1]

OK, I've never done macro before. So, I borrowed a friends Kenko tubes and put them on my 50mm f1.8. The weather outside was not good so I had to resort to and inside shot - I didn't have any flowers.

This is my X-Ring from St. FX University (Antigonish, N.S.). The combo of the tubes and lens gives and incredibly narrow depth of field (plus I had it set to f4 - told you I was a noob to macro) - I definitely need more practice.

XTi, f4, ISO 1600, 1/20th.

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u198/shanef1/IMG_1538-Version2.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

Ed not a true macro but a close up, will this work :D or no:(...

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/Model%20Planes/IMG_4539gray.jpg

5D 35 1.4L
ISO 800
1/125 at f 1.4
spot manual

[monty28428]

40D, 1/250, f 16, iso 100, ring flash, 100mm + 36mm tube

[newb2pro_1day_or_so]

This was shot with a Digital Rebel Xt, 100mm macro w/ full set of extension tubes, 430ex and flash bracket.
Shutter 1/200
Aperature F8
ISO 200

http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh59/Iseethroughglass/spider.jpg

[Dansndais]

Hand held...
Canon Rebel XTI
Shutter Priority 1/60 sec
f/2.8
400 ISO
100 mm
Canon Macro Lens EF 100mm

First real attempt at macro.
What's a tube?

[monty28428]

Bumperoo... last day folks...

[Mom27andblessed]

taken a month ago...found out these things hide ticks.

[Apollo11]

Canon 30d & Sigma 50mm f2.8 macro.
1/160 at f5.0. ISO 200. -2/3 e.c.

[sgstandard68]

Apple Blossoms
Canon 40D
EF28-300mm f3.5-5.6L USM
ISO 400
f6.3
1/250
Fill flash with built-in flash

[dilorenzo1954]

Sorry for the delay folks...There were some fine entries this week. These really are getting tougher and tougher to judge. With that said, the one that stood out above the rest...

monty28428: Excellent macro, tack sharp on the details and plentty of isolation on the subject. I'm just glad the horsefly is sitting on a leaf instead of...well you know... Well done Monty! :D


Time restricts me from commenting on every one of the other fine entries, however these are other images that stood out,


MSJGD: Great color and detail. I find that the red bud to the left draws my eye away from the main subject, however this is a great shot.:)

gallix: Great caterpillar. You can even see his face. It seems a little underexposed and I wish there was more separation between the caterpillar and the leaf. None the less, well done!:)


Nice job everyone! Congratulations to the winners!:D:D

[sf1]

Congrats to all.

[MSJGD]

Congratulations Monty

[airfrogusmc]

CONGRATS Monty great choices ED....

[Flo]

Wohoo!! Well done Monty!:D

WTG winners!

[monty28428]

Wow - Thanks Ed! Some really great shots posted here - Nice job everyone!

I'll get the next one up as soon as I can think of something :-)

[Flo]

Wow - Thanks Ed! Some really great shots posted here - Nice job everyone!

I'll get the next one up as soon as I can think of something :-)

Lol.that could be a while:p

[Dansndais]

This was fun!
Congratulations Monty, MSJGD and gallix!
Thanks Ed for setting this up!

[monty28428]

Lol.that could be a while:p

Hey now be careful -- I'm judging the next round ;-)

[Flo]

Hey now be careful -- I'm judging the next round ;-)
I bow to your Koolness:p

[monty28428]

LOL -- The new challenge is here -> linky (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=502688)

Not too long hey Gail :p

[Flo]

Okey Dokey......

[gallixx]

gallix: Great caterpillar. You can even see his face. It seems a little underexposed and I wish there was more separation between the caterpillar and the leaf. None the less, well done!



thanx for your comments. It was my first challenge in the forum! I hope to participate in many more. thank U guys

[dilorenzo1954]

This was fun!
Congratulations Monty, MSJGD and gallix!
Thanks Ed for setting this up!
You're welcome Dan! BTW, what the heck is your picture? Is that a turtle? It's pretty cool...;)

[Dansndais]

Yes, thanks, that's Ashley the Turtle. One of the kids pets that's been with us many years. She had just chowed on a strawberry, a bit of a red face, thus the title "Strawberry Desert".

[Robuk]

Well done Monty and congrats to all with some great pics :)

I need to get some tubes!!!!!!

Rob

[dilorenzo1954]

Well done Monty and congrats to all with some great pics :)

I need to get some tubes!!!!!!

Rob
Really Rob!! In the scheme of things, the tubes are not that expensive (especially if you get the Kenko ones) and they are loads of fun. They can open up a whole other universe...

This one is one of my favorites

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1159/824311410_4c62ce4112_o_d.jpg

[Flo]

That is one very sweet shot!^ But it makes me itch:rolleyes:

[dilorenzo1954]

That is one very sweet shot!^ But it makes me itch:rolleyes:
Don't worry Gail, this little fella was full of bug spray!
You know...extension tubes would work sweetly with your standard lens...just sayin'....;)

[monty28428]

Thanks Rob! Ed that is one killer shot - and could probably fit this weeks contest as well!

[Flo]

Don't worry Gail, this little fella was full of bug spray!
You know...extension tubes would work sweetly with your standard lens...just sayin'....;)

Lol.first I need to get these sensors un spotted.seems to be a huge problem with this camera:( THEN Tubes!;)

[Robuk]

Really Rob!! In the scheme of things, the tubes are not that expensive (especially if you get the Kenko ones) and they are loads of fun. They can open up a whole other universe...

This one is one of my favorites



Lots of people say "I'm on another planet most of the time" :lol: so broadening my photography to the universe should'nt be that hard ;) lol I've seen some on EBay at about £10 from China and they seem pretty OK, so I'll give it a go..............

Cracking shot Ed, and I really don't like those jaspers one bit...........