Thanks for the advice folks.
Andrew, below is the data from that shot I posted.
The macro lens I have is this one:
Canon EF-S 60mm f2 8 Macro USM
I also have a Marumi ring-flash.
Andrew, if you have a chance, please take a look at the photos I have on my picasa album and let me know which one looks best from a technical point of view - a sort of benchmarking exercise. The photo I posted initially appeals to me because of the composition and the colours.
Thanks all for your help
Ross