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05-09-2005, 04:00 PM
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| |  macro photography
Hi Guys
I've also been very impressed by macro photography and wondered if someone could suggest to me the best way to achieve good macro photographs? I have 18-55 and 28-300 lenses for my EOS 350D but really want to get inside some of the plants I have been photo'ing recently. Is it possible with these lenses or do I need another and if so how much should I be looking to spend and where is the best place to buy one, second hand possibly?
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05-09-2005, 07:22 PM
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| | Boddie did you see the link www.oncloserinspection.com
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05-09-2005, 07:46 PM
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| | | I have a Sigma 105mm macro lens for my Canon10D. It's a great lens, and came well recommended by various photo sites. The Tamron 90mm is also supposed to be a good lens.
It will focus to life size, although it can be a bit sluggish at times. However, I am very pleased with the results, although I can't see me winning any prizes.
If anyone can identify the plant, I would be very grateful. I think they may be seed heads of something. Both photos were taken in Lesbos in May.
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06-09-2005, 10:14 AM
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| | | Cheers guys
I will make some further enquiries and hopefully get some of the shots I am looking for uploaded soon.
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06-09-2005, 10:27 AM
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| | | Diane,
The one without the insect is a species of Tordylium.
The one with the insect is possibly a species of Umbilicus but I am looking further into this.
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06-09-2005, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by henrya Diane,
The one without the insect is a species of Tordylium.
The one with the insect is possibly a species of Umbilicus but I am looking further into this.
henrya | Thanks Henry. You don't have to go to a lot of trouble over this. I hadn't even thought about what the other plant was. I was more interested in getting the shot of the mantis. It was just the shape of the first one that intrigued me. My flower books only cover the UK species.
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07-09-2005, 10:25 AM
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| | | No trouble, Diane. The plant is Lysimachia atropurpurea (Purple Gooseneck Loosestrife?). Known to occur on Lesbos.
By the way, I don't see why photogs like that shouldn't win you prizes - they are cracking good!
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07-09-2005, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by henrya No trouble, Diane. The plant is Lysimachia atropurpurea (Purple Gooseneck Loosestrife?). Known to occur on Lesbos.
By the way, I don't see why photogs like that shouldn't win you prizes - they are cracking good!
henrya | Many thanks, henrya. For the info and the compliment!
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09-09-2005, 05:29 PM
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| | Canon have just introduced the EF-S 60 Macro. That'll be £300 please sir. I'd put a link to the site up, but I gather they're a bit touchy round here. looks very nice though.
Oh, OK then. http://www.canon.co.uk/for_home/prod..._usm/index.asp
btw, My Pentax Optio 30 focuses fown to 5mm. Of course lighting is one problem, getting a butterfly to stay still at that range is another. |
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| | 300 nicker is a little out of my league, unless they give discount for the unemployed, which I doubt. Looking forward to seeing some macro-work from you then LonesomeTwin  | | | |
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