Help from macro experts

^^^ (Dalantech) I think it's perhaps easy to forget, once you're "into" a particular subject so much (like you and your insects), that macro doesn't just cover that one thing.

I shoot plants, architectural textures, engineering features and so on, which are all much bigger than our lovely little bugs, so very often a different kind of control over DOF is needed.

You DO take some cracking shots though: I believe I first saw them over on the Outdoor Photography forum (I may be mistaken). If I'm right and you're a member there, is it still being supported? I got my first email back when I tried to join up, but never received the second one that actually activates your membership.

I had read a few comments on there that it wasn't really being looked after properly.

EMarkM wrote in post #3934421
^^^ (Dalantech) I think it's perhaps easy to forget, once you're "into" a particular subject so much (like you and your insects), that macro doesn't just cover that one thing.'

I shoot plants, architectural textures, engineering features and so on, which are all much bigger than our lovely little bugs, so very often a different kind of control over DOF is needed.

I don't like absolutes. To say that a piece of equipment is necessary suggests that one cannot do without it -and there is no black and white in photography where technique is concerned...

EMarkM wrote in post #3934421
You DO take some cracking shots though: I believe I first saw them over on the Outdoor Photography forum (I may be mistaken). If I'm right and you're a member there, is it still being supported? I got my first email back when I tried to join up, but never received the second one that actually activates your membership.

I had read a few comments on there that it wasn't really being looked after properly.

It's getting better, but the magazine doesn't seem to be supporting it. I still post there, but it's a "ghost town"...

I spend most of my time at the Fred Miranda Macro Forum.

Thanks for the props -but I'm still learning and I don't see that changing any time soon..

Hey guys. Since I first posted this thread, I've 1: Recieved my 100 2.8 macro (which the UPS driver dropped in the street as he was walking to my door) 2. recieved a defective E-TTL cord from E-Bay (shocking, I know) 3: had to tighten the CRAP out of my Flip-Flash as it was a Flop-Flash, 4: found out 1:1 macro is challenging, rewarding, and fun, and I've realized I don't know the names of any insects (other than fly, spider, butterfly, etc..). I guess that is where the books come in. Thanks for all the input.

tmonatr wrote in post #3934520
...and I've realized I don't know the names of any insects (other than fly, spider, butterfly, etc..).

LMAO! I still don't!

Dalantech wrote in post #3934547
LMAO! I still don't!

I just looked at your gallery. WOW! You may not know their names, but you can sure photograph them. I really like the beetle climbing the ladder.

tmonatr wrote in post #3934577
I just looked at your gallery. WOW! You may not know their names, but you can sure photograph them. I really like the beetle climbing the ladder.

Thanks

tmonatr wrote in post #3934520
Hey guys. Since I first posted this thread, I've 1: Recieved my 100 2.8 macro (which the UPS driver dropped in the street as he was walking to my door) 2. recieved a defective E-TTL cord from E-Bay (shocking, I know) 3: had to tighten the CRAP out of my Flip-Flash as it was a Flop-Flash, 4: found out 1:1 macro is challenging, rewarding, and fun, and I've realized I don't know the names of any insects (other than fly, spider, butterfly, etc..). I guess that is where the books come in. Thanks for all the input.

1. Not so funny.
2. Not so funny.
3. I found it funny, but only because I own one of the damn things and I'm constantly fighting with it to stay like I set it.
4. Yup, it is. That's why I keep saying practice, practice and more practice.

Names of the bugs? You learn them after a while. Again, practice.

Dave