On my walk today with my macro, I saw this tiny pink beach flower. It had some kind of speck of dirt, I thought, but when I looked through the lens, I made out a leg or something. Then, on my computer, I discovered this spidery creature. Very cool surprise!
Fantastic macro shot! Have never see this insect with the long antenna and tail! Have considered the Nikon 105mm but it seems pretty heavy. How do you like it?
@loweygrace Thanks Lois -- it is a heavier lens but it is absolutely amazing glass. This and my 14-24 are my best lenses and I think when I use them, I can see the quality in the outcome. I do have to take a few as because of its weight, I can easily end up with a slight blur. On a tripod, it's magical! It was the first lens I bought and I've loved it as I've used it over the past 4 years or so. You'd not regret it (but I would look for a used one as it's pricy).
am amazed with your super talent-from architecture, landscapes and now macro bug shots-ur so good in every genre or any styles-but I really wish I could identify your artwork by just looking at it-your very own signature style..and I think you should- because you're really an amazing artist.
@joemuli Thanks Joey. I think it's a matter of personal preference as I like the variety. If I had to identify anything stylistic about my choices it's an emphasis on structures and fun with processing. I also think that my world changes completely when I leave Chicago and live on Beaver Island, then changes radically back again when I return in August. You'll probably see less architectural work over the next few months and more about nature. . . because that's where the opportunities are. I admire those who have a clearly articulated style such as your subtle work with dreamy images and lensbaby types of images, or others who work largely in high key, or do birds or flowers. Right now, I feel like I still have a LOT to learn! I always appreciate your visits, comments, and insights!
This is amazing Taffy and even moreso for the story! What a great find! Can I ask you about the lens/image as well? Is this very cropped? I see you are using a D600 which is full frame? I have been using a borrowed 100mm macro (not the L series which would be much better glass) on my 6D (also full frame) and feeling like I just can't get very close? Minimum focussing distance is 31cm so I often want to get closer but find I have to step back a bit. I haven't tried it yet on my old camera as it seems counter-productive (BIG backward step from my new one) but the cropped sensor might be an advantage? I also find it pretty hard to get a sharp image which is probably just the near-constant breeze and my unwillingness to get my tripod out just for a few quick shots in the garden when I have nothing else to photograph … anyway was just curious if you find any of the same things.
Wonderful capture with fine detail in this little bug and bloom! You are so fortunate to be able to spend summers in a natural setting, winters in the highly constructed urban setting and travel to foreign lands in between- all with a lens focused on the local sites.
@aliha Hi Alison -- thanks for the kind comment on my shot!! Yes, this was cropped quite a bit, something that I could not do as much on my D90 (cropped sensor camera). I find that the D600 has such good clarity, along with this 105 macro which is a great lens, that I can crop quite a bit. For this shot, I took about 10 successive ones all "focused" in a similar area of the bug. Only one came out clear enough to crop and enlarge. So this one had a lot of luck to it. I had focused on the 'spot' because I was curious about what it was, but never expected to see this baby katydid (according to MaryBeth). The lens is heavy and does much better when I use a tripod, but I agree about the hassle for a short photo session. And often, the angles are such that a tripod wouldn't be all that helpful -- it would take longer to set up than the bug would be in place! And wind is a serious problem -- I have to up the speed to counteract. Fortunately, it was quite bright when I did this one.
I'd only go to your crop sensor if the image quality is equivalent -- otherwise, I don't think it's worth the tradeoff, at least on my Nikon ones.
I did the same thing with my waterlily yesterday! I thought there was a little bit of fluff on a petal and brushed it off. When I looked at the photos it was a tiny little spider. It's amazing what you find sometimes.
Cute little bug you caught here on the pretty flower.
I agree with you that it's just too difficult to use a tripod with macro in the garden.
I'd only go to your crop sensor if the image quality is equivalent -- otherwise, I don't think it's worth the tradeoff, at least on my Nikon ones.
Cute little bug you caught here on the pretty flower.
I agree with you that it's just too difficult to use a tripod with macro in the garden.