First Shots using Vivitar Extension tubes

Hey Guys, new to the forum, and to trying Macro type shots.

My wife's flowers looked to be good candidates so....

The below flowers are shot using my Sigma 50-150mm lens with my new Vivitar extension tubes (to try and use it as a Macro lens). Also didn't use a tripod yet so they may not be as sharp as could be.

They have not been edited in anyway (as I am sure it shows).

I hope to get an actual 'Real' Macro lens, but until then I will try and use what I have.

Any suggestions using what I currently have?

Thanks in advance.

Good first captures. Main thing is just to practice using them and get used to the DOF or lack of it.
Brian V.

thats the only suggestion i can make, the DOF is soooo shallow... have to be creative.

I really like the 1st and 3rd shots. Good job

very nice shots, that 3rd one is great

Thanks guys, I appreciate the info. I plan on trying some more shots using my tripod and remote cord.
Hopefully using that I will get a little bit better stuff on the second go round.

They are not bad shots, not in comparison with mine from a year ago. Keep enjoying it, I am sure the techniques will get fine tuned.

good shots, using the tubes takes some practice. I have a Kenko set and I find using the live view and zooming in the view for precise focus helps(I am not familiar with the 40D features for live view), tripod is needed 99% of the time.