A few photos from today

Hi,

I have been experimenting with my 350D and macro extension tubes today. This is the first time I have done such photography. I would love to have some C & C. The main problem I had was in trying to focus because I use extension tubes, the depth of field is very shallow.

First image

Nice captured naddie ... Recently, i also start using extension tubes on top of my raynox250. Yup shallow DOF is a challenge. End up gradually add the tubes 1 at a time plus lot of back & forth movement practise. anyway, lot of guru here, they will be able to give more constructive feedback ... hope to see more posting from u. happy shooting

Lovely captures- very good start !

Some hints and tips in my signature but the main thing is just practice.
Brian V.

Great first shots, well done.

kelvinj wrote in post #17666797
Nice captured naddie ... Recently, i also start using extension tubes on top of my raynox250. Yup shallow DOF is a challenge. End up gradually add the tubes 1 at a time plus lot of back & forth movement practise. anyway, lot of guru here, they will be able to give more constructive feedback ... hope to see more posting from u. happy shooting

Thank you very much for your positive words. I have done some simple experiments using pencils and pens and a nifty fifty. However, that needed me to be very close to the subject. This is why I decided to try out the 55-250mm lens. I was very surprised at the result. Sure, there were many blurred images, but I guess things will improve the more I practise.

LordV wrote in post #17667009
Lovely captures- very good start !

Some hints and tips in my signature but the main thing is just practice.
Brian V.

Thank you very much. I will practise more when I get the chance. I have bookmarked your tips page, so I can refer to it often. Thanks.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #17667540
Great first shots, well done.

Thank you very much. I will hopefully practise more when I get the chance.