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 10/04/2010 12:01:43 AM · #76
Kind of funny IMO all the moaning and groaning about Macro there seems to be a decent turn out for the challenge 168
 10/04/2010 12:06:45 AM · #77
Hat awards continue with this challenge.

If the winning photo (Blue ribbon) doesn't contain any bugs, water droplets or bubbles (or any combination) will get a FREE DPC HAT :)
 10/04/2010 02:44:47 AM · #78
For the record, I have one of the better portable macro setups available having a Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash for my 100mm f/2.8 macro lens hung on a Canon 5DII that can be steadied with a pistol grip head on Manfrotto legs that can be lowered to ground level for any tiny objects that are there to photograph but don't have the slightest inclination to enter this challenge.

There are bigger fish to fry in photography than social networking bragging rights.

Remember way back when Jacko was king of the bug macros?

Those were the days when DPC folks were more inspired to learn than they were to just win.


10/04/2010 02:55:10 AM · #79
Originally posted by zencow:
I was in a couple days ago, but last night I decided my image was too grainy. I re-shot my subject this afternoon, skipping lunch, and got a new entry uploaded. I like it enough, that I suspect I might have a new personal-best coming... :)


After seeing how the score is doing on my newest entry, it probably won't be a DPC personal-best, but I'm still quite happy with it. It's one of my best ever, to me. :)

Lots of awesome entries in this one, with a fair number submitted! I think I'll be lucky if I score near mid-pack in this one.

Originally posted by Artifacts:
For the record, I have one of the better portable macro setups available having a Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash for my 100mm f/2.8 macro lens hung on a Canon 5DII that can be steadied with a pistol grip head on Manfrotto legs that can be lowered to ground level for any tiny objects that are there to photograph but don't have the slightest inclination to enter this challenge.

There are bigger fish to fry in photography than social networking bragging rights.

Remember way back when Jacko was king of the bug macros?

Those were the days when DPC folks were more inspired to learn than they were to just win.


Was that irony? you just bragged a little about your awesome macro setup, and that you couldn't be bothered to do that sort of thing. ;) For the record, I'm one of those happy enough to get a few comments on an entry. Positive ones preferred, but criticism of any kind is still most welcome.

Message edited by author 2010-10-04 02:57:08.
 10/04/2010 12:23:21 PM · #80
By the way, to those who're looking for a macro solutions... I will tell you one word, "extension tubes" and they do work virtually with any lens you may have. I paid $9 (nine dollars) for a set from Amazon. No Autofocus and you have to do some trick to adjust the F stop but you really don't have to change anything once you are done with the settings. As long as you keep the camera steady, you'd shot great macros. I have tried 70-300 macro using all the tubes and using its macro option, the results, amazing. The best thing, you don't have to get too close to your subject to take extreme close ups with that lens (perfect for some bug shots). It works excellent with my 50mm and 28-105

So, 9 bucks, and you're ready to go... You don't need an expensive lenses to start and take GREAT shots
 10/04/2010 02:19:12 PM · #81
Originally posted by Artifacts:
For the record, I have one of the better portable macro setups available having a Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash for my 100mm f/2.8 macro lens hung on a Canon 5DII that can be steadied with a pistol grip head on Manfrotto legs that can be lowered to ground level for any tiny objects that are there to photograph but don't have the slightest inclination to enter this challenge.

There are bigger fish to fry in photography than social networking bragging rights.

Remember way back when Jacko was king of the bug macros?

Those were the days when DPC folks were more inspired to learn than they were to just win.

You haven't entered a challenge in two and a half years because there are "bigger fish to fry," but you'll take the time to pop in and insult everybody? Class move.
 10/04/2010 02:56:44 PM · #82
Originally posted by FocusPoint:
By the way, to those who're looking for a macro solutions... I will tell you one word, "extension tubes" and they do work virtually with any lens you may have. I paid $9 (nine dollars) for a set from Amazon. No Autofocus and you have to do some trick to adjust the F stop but you really don't have to change anything once you are done with the settings. As long as you keep the camera steady, you'd shot great macros. I have tried 70-300 macro using all the tubes and using its macro option, the results, amazing. The best thing, you don't have to get too close to your subject to take extreme close ups with that lens (perfect for some bug shots). It works excellent with my 50mm and 28-105

So, 9 bucks, and you're ready to go... You don't need an expensive lenses to start and take GREAT shots


I've been having a lot of fun lately with an inexpensive set of tubes, a nice old manual Pentax SMC-M 50mm f1.7, and a little patience. Total investment is about $50. DOF is a killer, but that's part of the challenge. I had not thought to try it with an old manual Vivitar 70-210, but might just have to do that soon.
 10/13/2010 04:48:04 PM · #83

1/60s f/16.0 at 100.0mm iso400 - Canon EF 100mm F/2.8 Macro and MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite Flash - 7/25/2010

Since the challenge is over I thought I'd share this macro shot and an amusing little story for those who recognize this insect.

I'm always on the lookout for rare flora and fauna. I was hiking in the Clarno Unit of John Day Fossil Beds in central Oregon when I encountered a strange bee I'd never seen before. I was excited. Clarno is in an isolated ecosystem between hot desert valleys and high forested mountains.

Convinced I'd discovered something rare I rushed back to get my equipment. I quickly put everything together then flew at breakneck speed back to the meadow where they were found.

Visions of a new species named in my honor danced in my head.

After chasing these bees all over creation I got a bunch of pictures. I triumphantly planned my announcement email to the JD Fossil Bed's biologist.

Then, when I got home I discovered this:
scientific name: Bombus ternarius
common names: Tricolor bumble Bee, orange banded bumble bee

Its one of the most common bees in North America!


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