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Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #78 "These EYES "

 
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Jun 14, 2010 22:15 |  #1

This weeks Macro DSLR Speed Challenge the topic is:
"These EYES "

Show me your favorite macro photo of an EYE!
Not sure if this has been done here before since I'm new to this challenge, but what the hay! It's a fun subject I think all will enjoy! Show me them EYEBALLS! :smile:

Standard Rules apply:
Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any Canon DSLR camera
2. Lens - Any lens, or attachment that can give Macro photos (ex. extension tubes, bellows, macro filters, reverse mounted lens and of course a true macro lens.).
3. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
4. Size - Please see the Image posting rules.
5. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.
6. Posting -
* ONE MACRO PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.
* Photo Name/Title in the message.
* Camera model & lens used in the message.
* Post brief Exif data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used in the message.
* Notes - anything you feel you need to explain.
7. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
8. Questions - Use PM
9. Have FUN! :smile:

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends - 06:00 PM EST (Eastern) Monday, June 21, 2009. Winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.

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Jun 15, 2010 12:19 |  #2

The Eye of Sauron

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Jun 16, 2010 10:47 |  #3

After wrestling my fat cat to the ground.

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This was back when I would reverse my 50mm with extension rings.
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: On, Fired

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Jun 17, 2010 07:48 |  #4

My big brother

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Camera: 500D
Mode: Manual
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
ISO Speed: 200
Aperture: f/10
Lens: EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM + kenko tube
Flash: handheld cable to camera + 1 distant light triggered

1 year old eye.

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Jun 17, 2010 12:42 |  #5

The Eye of Abe

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XS with 50mm f/1.8 mounted backwards on 75-300mm III using male-male macro reversing ring, giving approx. 6:1 magnification.
1/100
f/25
ISO 1600
430EX II on full power bounced off plain sheet of paper
My el cheapo macro setup. :D

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Jun 19, 2010 08:13 |  #6

Eye See

Eye See

IMAGE: http://johnbdigital.com/macro/eye-see.jpg
Technical Detailsfor Eye SeeCamera - Canon EOS 40DFilm / Media - SanDisk Ultra II 2GBLens - Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8Shooting Mode - ManualTv ( Shutter Speed ) - 1/250th secAv ( Aperture Value ) - F/13Metering Mode - SpotISO Speed - 400Focal Length - 65mm at 1:1Flash - OnFlash Type - ManualWhite Balance - FlashAF Mode - ManualColor Space - sRGBCamera set to Jpeg onlyIMAGE LINK: http://johnbdigital.co​m/blog/macro/eye-see1.htm  (external link)

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Jun 20, 2010 11:52 as a reply to  @ John_B's post |  #7

Red-eye Reduction didn't work

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Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM + 68mm ETs
Focal Length: 100.0mm
Focus Distance: 0.34m
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Metz 48-AF1)

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Jun 21, 2010 00:20 as a reply to  @ Warl0rd's post |  #8

Prosthetics Unbound

Prosthetics Unbound

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18-55 "IS"
Kenko DG extension tubes (stacked=56mm)
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Wireless remote-2 second delay
20 seconds
f/16
iso 100
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Jun 22, 2010 01:40 as a reply to  @ Jason C's post |  #9

This competition is now closed.

Here are my top 3...

Third place goes to Jason C "Prosthetics Unbound"
Kinda creepy and yet I can't stop looking at it. Nice sharpness and composition.

Second place goes to John B "Eye See".
Love the colors and detail in this shot...well done!

And First Place goes to Lester Wareham " The Eye of Sauron"
I just love the detail and lines in this eye, and the color tones are amazing...great shot sir!

Thanks to all who participated...great job everyone ;).


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Jun 22, 2010 04:08 |  #10

congratulations folks, good entries all.


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Jun 22, 2010 06:34 |  #11

Congrats Lester Wareham :)


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Jun 22, 2010 07:25 |  #12

Many thanks to all, what a surprise!

If you are interested the eye is of one of son's Bibron's Gekos (http://en.wikipedia.or​g/wiki/Bibron%27s_geck​o (external link)). These things a defiantly not friendly and positively pre-historic!

The new topic "Hair" is up and running here https://photography-on-the.net …p?p=10405726#po​st10405726


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Jun 22, 2010 07:54 |  #13

Congrats Lester!

Well done everybody - great entries.




  
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Jun 22, 2010 19:40 |  #14

Way to go Lester! Cool shots from everyone, indeed. John, congrats on the runner-up, and thank you Chris for the mention and the challenge!

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