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Day 18 of 50 - Look Out Below
Day 18 of 50 - Look Out Below
krafty1


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Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: TN
Date: Jul 22, 2007
Aperture: F4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/800 sec
Galleries: Macro, Floral
Date Uploaded: Jul 22, 2007

Viewed: 202
Comments: 10
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 So I'm thinking of buying a lens reversing ring for my 50mm 1.8 for macro use. Today I thought I'd hand hold the lens backwards on the camera and see if the results I got would support the purchase. This is the result of about 45 seconds of trying. Noonday sun made the camera settings a little tough as this one is a bit overexposed.

Given the quick and dirty test and the better than expected result I think I'm going to put the reversal ring on my list of things to purchase. Given the proper setup, etc. I think this would be a fine addition for macro work.

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 07/24/2007 04:50:35 PM
Looks like they're ready to roll right off the petal, neat shot and great textures!
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 07/24/2007 09:47:53 AM
Nice macro and beautiful colors. I like the way the stuff is spilling out onto the petals.

Those rings are inexpensive if you get house brand from B&H. Also, you may want to consider a coupler ring to put on your 18-200 and reverse the 50. You'll get super macro, although DOF is extremely limited and light can be an issue.
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 07/24/2007 01:13:25 AM
This is a really good macro! The pink is amazing & you can really see the detail of the inside of the flower!
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 07/23/2007 10:41:28 PM
Great details and colors. Wonderful shot.
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 07/23/2007 12:49:04 AM
Great shot, especially considering the conditions! Gotta admit, I didn't even know there was such a thing as a reversal ring! What benefits would this have over just buying a macro lens?
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 07/22/2007 11:43:07 PM
I really like the colors and the textures of the petals.
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 07/22/2007 09:36:57 PM
super macro! Hey, just buy a regular macro lens:)
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 07/22/2007 07:50:40 PM
Brad

great macro, stunning colours, the sharpness of the flower stamen is brilliant and I love the colours which work brilliantly with the dark bokeh and border

Just another ordinary shot for a fellow sheep herder eh?

Hey and why buy the RR when you can do this hand held

Great job

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 07/22/2007 07:43:32 PM
Looks like a successful test. With the ring I assume you can change f-stops to get more depth.
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 07/22/2007 07:06:58 PM
I like the brightness and hard light of this shot - great composition and the frame works well.
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