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13-APR-2006

4/13 - Closer

Home, Backyard

This is one of the strawberrys growing on my wife's freshly planted strawberry vines.

As some of you know I have been toying with macro shots for a couple of months now and mouthing about not having a proper Macro lens.
Last weekend I broke down and ordered one. This is a whole new world. Wow. I have never had a real macro before, just lenses that
pretended to be macros at the long end. I think I am going to like this.

Lesson #1 took about 20 seconds to learn. Shooting macro shots of flowers outside in a light breeze just does not work.

Here is a shot of the new lens itself, per a request from a buddy.



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David Clunas15-Apr-2006 10:36
Looking forward to see what the still days bring!

May the focus be with you!

:)
s_barbour14-Apr-2006 16:45
Oh yummy...looks good!
Guest 14-Apr-2006 13:21
Try getting a piece of translucent rip-stop nylon at a local fabric store.
Build a frame to attach the fabric to (pvc pipe or wood). You can use it to block that slight breeze and still allow a soft light through to illuminate your subject. It will eliminate some of those motion problems.
Now I have to take my own advice!
Guest 14-Apr-2006 12:47
Very unusual - taken like this it reminds me of a flower bud.
Guest 14-Apr-2006 12:36
Very nice colors Mr Bob! Looks like the new Lense is going to be excellent!
Guest 14-Apr-2006 12:14
Congratulations on your new lens!! :)
Lee Rudd14-Apr-2006 09:08
mouthwatering!
laine8214-Apr-2006 04:11
Mmmm, Bob, looks so delicious...of course I'm jealous of anyone with a macro lens.
De'Carr Studio14-Apr-2006 03:17
Great capture, Bob.
Winter2714-Apr-2006 03:14
.....must......have......Macro.............
J. Scott Coile14-Apr-2006 02:28
OBTW- Creative shot through the leaves to the subject.
Scott Browne14-Apr-2006 02:24
Wow! Super detail and awesome DOF.
J. Scott Coile14-Apr-2006 02:23
YES! A whole new world!!! I have a feeling it will be a quick learning curve.