Macro shots from August. Hope you enjoy and have a fabulous weekend!
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| Monarch caterpillar |
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| Skipper |
Some of you have asked how close I am able to get to the subject with the
Canon 100mm macro lens. The lens allows a 12" focusing distance, but it's not likely that I can get that close with insects. Most of these were at an average distance of 2-3 feet, sometimes farther, and were cropped in post-processing. Even when I am able to get as close as 12", cropping is still necessary with very small subjects. I LOVE my macro lens and wish I had purchased it sooner!
The detail in these is absolutely amazing...
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful, Gail! I love my macro lens.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture as always, I dare say you spied on some special moments with the bees. Thanks for the info how close you get with that 100mm lens. Hope your weekend is a blessed one!!!
ReplyDeleteJaw dropping shots Gail! I've put the 100mm macro lens on my Christmas list!
ReplyDeleteyou capture such beauty and detail with it! love the cute litte skipper. :)
ReplyDeleteLoving your macro images...you do an amazing job with any kind of shots. Now, question, in your macro shots do you use a tripod?? or do you hand-hold your camera for these up close and personal shots??
ReplyDeleteLove the swallowtail caterpillar, I have a couple in the first instars and so they look all spiky right now. I have a 40mm macro and have to be downright inches from what I'm photographing, but I have learned stealth mode stalking (LOL). I'm saving for a 100mm....it seems to be taking forever!
ReplyDeleteOh this is definitely on my "want" list. A longer lens and a shorter one...ha ha
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots!
You are getting wonderful results with that lens. I am glad you said you cropped the pictures.Makes me feel better when i have to crop mine. :)
ReplyDeleteMorning Gail....yep it's still morning! and I love your micro lens as well...I get to see some gorgeous photos, thanks to this lens.
ReplyDeleteHoping your weekend is a fun-tastic one.
These are so stunning, Gail, and the colours are so wonderful and vibrant!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend!
I love these! So beautiful. Your xanax comment cracked me up. I don't guess I will tell you about the time I took horse wormer. ...
ReplyDeleteFascinating insects, and great shots!
ReplyDeleteThese are all exceptional shots; one just can't beat nature in the beauty arena...And then you add your talent with that wonderful lens of yours and magic takes place....
ReplyDeleteGail, I think you stopped blogging after I changed my blog and I would love to have you visit.....
Gail, these are all awesome images! We all get to enjoy your lovely macro shots, so glad you have your new lens. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteGail, these are all awesome images! We all get to enjoy your lovely macro shots, so glad you have your new lens. Have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing! Oh, how I love that caterpillar! I think I'm as happy as you are that you got that new lens. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful shots.
ReplyDeleteWow!
ReplyDeleteLove them all but the butterflies are always a favorite for me.
Gail! hi sweetness. Thank you for the fun compliments.
ReplyDeleteThese insects are amazing! I didn't know caterpillars had those rounded feet things. So cool to learn that.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend and can capture more magnificent shots all the time! ♥
Great photos, Gail! I called my son over to see the insects since he enjoys them :) Have a lovely weekend, friend. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow - amazing and gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat lens does a wonderful job! The details are fantastic! A dedicated macro is definitely better than lenses with macro capability. Of course, knowing how to use it is the other half of the equation and I'd say you have it nailed.
ReplyDeleteSpectacular captures Gail! Especially the caterpillar. Amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteThe 100mm macro is a great lens - I have a very similar one. I need to make sure I use it more this summer.
ReplyDeleteTodays post was taken with it - but its not a insect!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Stunning images...yes, I was gonna say that you're very brave getting so close to the wasps/bees....now I see you crop them. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteINCREDIBLE photos....wow
ReplyDeleteFavorite is the lovely caterpillar!! Wish you were able to flick those wasp though!! Yikes - we don't need more wasps!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteI add extension rings to my Canon 100mm macro lens, I go almost 2 to 3 inches from the insects like spiders.
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful.
Stunning images...I love seeing the up close details.
ReplyDeleteWOW ~ I love your macro lens too !!! Great images.
ReplyDeleteAmazing my friend. I sure do get happy when I stop here at your blog cause your photos are Amazing. Hope your are enjoying your weekend.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
these are incredible, gail! i have the sigma 105 f/2.8 macro and feel the same way about mine. don't you love getting into these critters little lives?
ReplyDeleteWords fail me! These are so incredibly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWonderful macros Gail and thank you for answering the distance question. Do you usually use a tripod?
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to save my pennies to get a macro lens!
ReplyDeleteWonderful images with that lens! Now, if I could just get that close to birds.......
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