New Lens, New Pic

[Bald Eagle]

This was taken with my new lens (birthday). Its a Tamron 28-300mm Macro. I wanted more room between the lens and the bugs, plus telephoto if I needed it. This shot was taken with my 68mm Ext. set, lens set at 300m. Tripod, hand-held flash, cable release. But, here is the biggy(to me), I was at least 3 to 4 FEET away. Let me know what you think, please.:D :D( no cropping was done to this photo at all)

[mebailey]

A great way to welcome a new lens! I can see every hair on that spider. I had no idea that lens was so sharp. I think you got a keeper BE.

[Bald Eagle]

A great way to welcome a new lens! I can see every hair on that spider. I had no idea that lens was so sharp. I think you got a keeper BE.
Thanks for the kind review, I was pretty impressed also. thanks again.:D :D :D

[Bald Eagle]

Another one, this was taken 4 feet away as well, again similar set-up, no cropping at all. let me know what you think of my little frog. Please.:D

[Bald Eagle]

This one was taken at about 3.5 feet away, Slight cropping on this one, I think its a shield bug, not sure, Let me know what you think of this one as well, please.:D :D

[dgcorner]

Wow, that's pretty sharp. Try taking a pick with the frog looking at the camera...

[dgcorner]

Wow, that's pretty sharp. Try taking a pic with the frog looking at the camera...

[Bald Eagle]

Wow, that's pretty sharp. Try taking a pick with the frog looking at the camera...
Thanks for the kind words, I have, we just dont have very colorful frogs around here. :D :D

[skade]

Impressive!

[Ballen Photo]

Awesome shots B.E., but that's normal for you regardless of the lens. ;) I do believe you're gonna enjoy shooting with this one though. :cool:
BTW, HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAY. :D
-Bruce

[Bald Eagle]

Impressive!
Thanks Sandi, I appreciate the kind words, very much.:D :D :D

[Bald Eagle]

Awesome shots B.E., but that's normal for you regardless of the lens. ;) I do believe you're gonna enjoy shooting with this one though. :cool:
BTW, HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAY. :D
-Bruce
Thanks Bruce, for the very, very kind words and the vote of confidence.:D I do believe you're right, these are only the first series of shots I've taken, And I like very much already.:D :D :D :D

[mebailey]

As usual, all great pics BE. My question is how do you find so many awesome subjects to photgraph?

[Bald Eagle]

As usual, all great pics BE. My question is how do you find so many awesome subjects to photgraph?
Thank you very much for the kind words. I think a lot of it has to do with, Location, location, location. Florida is blessed with an over-abundance of bugs to begin with, I have taken most of my macros in a 1 acre area next to the Peace River. There seems to be something new, every time I go there (about once a day or two).:D :D

[BigAl-SA]

Congrats on the new lens (and the b-day!) That spider is stunning. It must be quite pleasant to be 3-4' away from your subject...

[chemicalbro]

all very cool pics be .....that lens looks to be very sharp especially the spider...........
is it just me or does that frogs head look too big for it's body :)

i have tried my ef-90-300 on extension tubes but didn't really like being 3-4 feet away and trying to find something that is a few cm wide.......... guess its down to personal preferance.... (i'm short sighted so maybe thats why i like being closer, means i can find the bugs in the 1st place :))

[Kraig C]

This one was taken at about 3.5 feet away, Slight cropping on this one, I think its a shield bug, not sure, Let me know what you think of this one as well, please.:D :Dvery sharp! did you USM n stuff afterwards, also whats that the bug is crawling on.

[Darryl Baptista]

The # 1 is pretty scary ,the all are excellent in terms of composition,sharpness, and
Congrats on your new lens Darryl

Canon EOS 350D, EF S18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6, EF 55-200mm f / 4.5-5.6 USM, Speedlite 480EX

[Bald Eagle]

Congrats on the new lens (and the b-day!) That spider is stunning. It must be quite pleasant to be 3-4' away from your subject...
Thanks Big Al, its nice to have the option of distance, depending on the subject, Its going to take some getting used to.:D ;) :D

[Bald Eagle]

all very cool pics be .....that lens looks to be very sharp especially the spider...........
is it just me or does that frogs head look too big for it's body :)

i have tried my ef-90-300 on extension tubes but didn't really like being 3-4 feet away and trying to find something that is a few cm wide.......... guess its down to personal preferance.... (i'm short sighted so maybe thats why i like being closer, means i can find the bugs in the 1st place :))
Thanks CB, the frogs head is too big for its body, I agree. I like being close up as well, but, I have lost many a shot due to being too close, so, hopefully, this will help with those subjects. wish me luck.:D ;) :D ;)

[Bald Eagle]

very sharp! did you USM n stuff afterwards, also whats that the bug is crawling on.
One pass of USM on each. the last one with the bug, I used USM and the Neat Image, to clean up some noise. Thanks for the kind words. I think the bug is crawling on a seed pod.:D ;) :D

[JoseC]

Happy birthday Bald Eagle.
You got a very nice lens from what I can see :)
Jose

[chemicalbro]

LOL BE i just worked out how you got over 2 thousand posts since march.....
you reply to every single comment people make on your posts...........
crafty devil you.....;)

[Ballen Photo]

LOL BE i just worked out how you got over 2 thousand posts since march.....
you reply to every single comment people make on your posts...........
crafty devil you.....;) LOL! At least He carries on a meaningful dialog, and alway has something nice to say. :D I've seen folks that run as fast as they can through posts rubber stamping "Nice Shot", or the plural "Nice shots"with the obvious intent of simply building post count. ;)
-Bruce

[chemicalbro]

lol yeah bruce.............. me........ i'm just too damn lazy to reply to them all ;)

[dancinec]

A second to the Happy Birthday Bald Eagle. Your new lens seems to fit your style. We expect to see big thingsfrom you, I mean small things big.

[Bald Eagle]

Happy birthday Bald Eagle.
You got a very nice lens from what I can see :)
Jose
Thanks Jose, Always appreciate your kind words. And yes, I love the new lens.:D ;) :D

[Bald Eagle]

Alan and Bruce,(see, sometimes I double up;) ) Thanks as always for the very kind words, and encouragement, Everybody here has really helped me to become better at what I love to do. It really helps to have some great people on this Forum.:D :D :D

[Bald Eagle]

A second to the Happy Birthday Bald Eagle. Your new lens seems to fit your style. We expect to see big thingsfrom you, I mean small things big.
Thanks Dennis, I truly did have a great Birthday, I promise to try and do this Forum proud, after all, we have some great talent here.:D :D

[Leorooster]

BE, it looks like you've got a great lens. Congratulations! What's the max magnification of this lens? The shots are great. I really love them, especially the 3rd one. Since you have the extra 2 to 3 feet extra working distance, I will expect more from you;). Keep going BE, you've raised the bar higher and higher:) .

[Bald Eagle]

BE, it looks like you've got a great lens. Congratulations! What's the max magnification of this lens? The shots are great. I really love them, especially the 3rd one. Since you have the extra 2 to 3 feet extra working distance, I will expect more from you;). Keep going BE, you've raised the bar higher and higher:) .
Thanks Leo, I believe its going to be a great lens, As far as magnification, I havent had enough time to really dig deep into it, its been a little hectic lately, Thank you very much always for the great encouragement and kind words. I will do my best to make the new shots, stand out. Thanks again.:D :D :D

[RockOne]

Happy Birthday. Looks like that lens does the job nicely. The working distance seems to be OK, which I guess is handy for insecst that don't hang around patinetly :-) !

[Bald Eagle]

Happy Birthday. Looks like that lens does the job nicely. The working distance seems to be OK, which I guess is handy for insecst that don't hang around patinetly :-) !
Thanks for the very kind words, Yup, this lens gives me just the right amount of room to catch the ones that are camera shy.:D :D :D

[Crypto]

Great Shots BE! When I first got my Sigma 70-300 it was so hard to get used to shooting those close-ups from so far away, but it sure helps to get a nice shot.

[scrumpy]

BE, you just get better and better. Excellent pics, especially the spider.

[mrclark321]

Great shots Bald Eagle and Happy Birthday. How do you find this lense without the Kenkos?

Dan

[Bald Eagle]

Great Shots BE! When I first got my Sigma 70-300 it was so hard to get used to shooting those close-ups from so far away, but it sure helps to get a nice shot.
You're right, it takes a little getting used to, Thanks for the kind words.:D :D

[Bald Eagle]

BE, you just get better and better. Excellent pics, especially the spider.
Thanks scrumpy, Its very encouraging to get such kind comments on my photos.:D :D :D

[Bald Eagle]

Great shots Bald Eagle and Happy Birthday. How do you find this lense without the Kenkos?

Dan
Thanks Dan for the very, very kind words. Here's the funny part, aside from some test shots, I havent tried just the lens, I will try it tomorrow.;) :D ;)

[Mitcon]

Happy Birthday Bald, great shots too. Sure seems to be sharp too, the detail in these shots is wonderful.

[Bald Eagle]

Happy Birthday Bald, great shots too. Sure seems to be sharp too, the detail in these shots is wonderful.
Thanks Mitcon, Always appreciate your kind words, I had fun with it today, will post some new shots soon. thanks again.:D :D