Rained on.

I can't get as close as the guys with the MP-E65, so I have to use tubes to get closer, but even then it doesn't have the magnification or clarity.

Still, I'll make do with it until I get another load of money (but that will have to be a lottery win not redundancy, lol)....

This is a cranefly, but it was at as awkward an angle as it could be, as it sheltered on the drier side of the garden fence, but I had to stand across the soil bed (very muddy) and shoot from slightly above to get the eyes, which made for harder positioning all round.

Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2013-04-28 14:15:56 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 0.033 s (1/30)
ISO equiv: 3200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Manual
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: Adobe RGB (1998)
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Copyright: Copyright: Paul Iddon - A View of the UK

IMAGE LINK: http://www.pauliddon.c​o.uk

Great shot! Just goes to show you you don't need expensive equipment to take great photos

Thanks Gris.

Paul.

grism13 wrote in post #15876436
Great shot! Just goes to show you you don't need expensive equipment to take great photos

5DMk2 ain't exactly cheap!

I must admit I use the MPE a lot of the time but my favorite shots are natural light tripod with tele macro.

Nice capture by the way.

racketman wrote in post #15876515
5DMk2 ain't exactly cheap!

Haha, very true. Guess I missed that part.

LOL yeah, that 5D Mk II and 100 F2.8 at a combined cost of around £2000 (todays prices) is bargain bin rubbish. Disgusted! You should have bought a 1Dx and MPE-65, 12 extension tubes and another galaxy's sun Paul. Shame on you

hehe, sorry I couldn't resist a jibe . Only meant in fun Grism

Paul, great shot mate. Love the refraction on the eye and it's tack sharp. ISO3200 works darn good on that 5D II.

IanClark wrote in post #15876534
LOL yeah, that 5D Mk II and 100 F2.8 at a combined cost of around £2000 (todays prices) is bargain bin rubbish. Disgusted! You should have bought a 1Dx and MPE-65, 12 extension tubes and another galaxy's sun Paul. Shame on you

hehe, sorry I couldn't resist a jibe . Only meant in fun Grism

How dare he post photos not taken with a 1DX :P No need to apologize I lust after the MPE-65 myself, so I know the feeling

I used my Mk2?

OMG - what happened there - I meant to pick up the new 2DX MK1...


Cheers fellas, all appreciated.


Paul.

Awesome result and capture!

racketman wrote in post #15876515
5DMk2 ain't exactly cheap!

I must admit I use the MPE a lot of the time but my favorite shots are natural light tripod with tele macro.

Nice capture by the way.

Just to say Toby, if you ever get bored of it....

KILLERCLOWN wrote in post #15876624
Awesome result and capture!

Cheers KC.

Paul.

Great shot...and I also like how you linked your site to the picture..

nice shot paul

Nice one, Paul.

Looking good Paul

Elfstop wrote in post #15876737
Great shot...and I also like how you linked your site to the picture..

That's easy to do m8, hope you had a little look round the website too

mandokid1 wrote in post #15877312
nice shot paul

Ishrani wrote in post #15877385
Nice one, Paul.

alquimista wrote in post #15877538
Looking good Paul

Thanks folks, much appreciated.

Paul.