Finally some nice shots with 100mm macro, I guess

Hello;

After many days of practicing with my new Canon 100mm macro in the backyard and the rain stops I was able to go to the Botanical Barden and spend 3 hours taking pictures. I only use the 100mm macro. I also tried the Canon CloseUp lens 500D attached to the macro and the results were great.

I guess there is a big difference from my first pictures. Well that's what I think.

Here I include only two pictures. The butterfly it's very small, about the diameter of a .25 US cents, and she was very jumpy everytime that I try to get closer, there is where the 100mm came handy.

I practically took all the pictures with the built in flash and I can't complain, but I learn two things yesterday; I need a better flash and a tripod (a good one for macro).


As always C&C are welcome.

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Nice shots Hector.

Don't know if I'd worry too much about a tripod for macro work. I find the little blighters move before I have a chance to snap them hand-holding the camera. There's no way I'd be able to get the tripod in position in time...

Like the butterfly one alot..very nice. I very rarley if ever use a tripod sometimes i carry a long pole to steady myself but 9 times out of 10 i hand hold all my shots.

Alistair.

Both good shots Hector. Don't think a tripod will work for insects. Flowers yes.

an extension tube is better than close up lens for getting closer but these are good.

Those are great! I especially like how the bee shot was framed

nice shots

Very nice catch.