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    Imperfect Macros

    I feel a little sheepish about posting these. I know they don't measure up to some of the macros I've seen in here. But oh well.

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    Re: Imperfect Macros

    Hi Don......

    Well, I didn't know what to expect! However, all things considered these are not bad. The 2nd image of the spider is pretty good - better than my attempts at macro or close-up!

    Actually the butterflies are all in motion - so you're dealing with the motion as well as the attempt at macro. Butterflies are fast - and even when perched on a flower or whatever, they are in motion!

    I couldn't have done as well as your 2nd spider....I've tried to do bugs. I would not attempt a spider because I don't let them get within 50 yards of me.....they won't live long enough!

    ETA: just took a 2nd look....actually the first butterfly shot is also pretty good! I like the composition - with the flowers in the frame.

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    Re: Imperfect Macros

    Thanks Liz. Kind of you.

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    Re: Imperfect Macros

    Don, you're an experienced photographer, so this may not help you much. But I've been taking pictures for several years and didn't know this until I read it the other day. There is a symbol on the case of almost every DSLR out there that looks something like this:



    That symbol marks where the sensor plane is in relation to the camera's case. I understand that precise measurements can be critical in macros, so I thought I'd mention it here. Thanks for helping me get this out there.

    Oh, and by the way, I like the pics. I haven't tried macros myself, so I'm not someone to judge, but they look like a good first effort.

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    Re: Imperfect Macros

    Thanks Joe. These aren't really macros. They are action shots of small creatures. I had to crop a lot and I only have a 6.1 meg sensor, so they needed a lot of sharpening and are noisy. I am an eternal rank amateur and need all the help I can get (although I don't always take it).

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