The world of macro photography gives us a further glimpse into the awesome and intricate details of God's creation.
Just recently I discovered that my little snap-on Raynox macro conversion lens will also work with my telephoto kit lens (55-250mm), giving me opportunity to move in even closer. Today I took time to experiment and have some fun with this combination.
First photo has minor cropping, taken at 55mm.
The last two photos are not cropped at all. The one above is taken at 123mm, the one below at 250mm, minor editing only - no cropping, no tripod.
The keys to using the Raynox with both my old fixed-lens camera and my DSLR are manual focusing, keeping the camera steady (easier when sitting down or leaning the camera against something) and patience. The results are delightful and fascinating to me.
Sharing at Weekly Top Shot, I Heart Macro, Your Sunday Best, Macro Monday.
Love these shots!
ReplyDeletebeautiful macros! i like it...:)
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ReplyDeleteIndeed, the results are wonderful as the beautiful pictures. Yours.
Pretty shots!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant
ReplyDeleteSee you are having more awesome fun with your macro. Isn't that snap on lens awesome!
ReplyDeleteFantastisch...
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Hans-Peter
yes, these are beautiful ! I enjoy macros so much !
ReplyDeletehave a wonderful weekend
Delightful macros and beautiful flowers and colors! Hope your weekend is going well!
ReplyDeleteSylvia
wow, these are amazing ... fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteLove your photography. Love macro photography. It's as you say, it gives us a glimpse into the details of the beautiful nature that surrounds us. It's a dream of me to once have a camera with macrolens as well.
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Marian
Super macro's, certainly the first one.
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Filip
Simply beautiful! Will this Raynox lens work on Canon lenses? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Especially love the second photo :)
ReplyDeleteamazing shots
ReplyDeleteYour macro shots are delightful to me too. You are definitely my Raynox guru! Someday, with enough practice I hope to achieve your results!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love the second one especially and the details on the last shot. Isn't God's creation just amazing?!
ReplyDeletewhat brilliant colours! You know how to catch a feeling of a flower.
ReplyDeleteWonderful macros.
ReplyDeleteSo are you not using a tripod for any of these?? Pretty steady if not! Very nice work
ReplyDeleteHi Jeanne,
ReplyDeleteI don't have a tripod but my kit lenses do have Image Stabilisation. I also try to sit down, making bit of a tripod by resting elbows on my knees where possible.
Sometimes a tripod would be handy but I mostly like to wander free without extra lenses or gear even if I'm only in my backyard.
Love me some macro..that dandelion is perfect!! Have fun with your macros!!
ReplyDeleteThose are great. That's what I love about photography--being able to get in close enough to see the tiny details.
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos!! I love macro!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant your pics!!!! The second is my favorite....Love Sarah
ReplyDeleteI love macro photos! good shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful macros!
ReplyDeleteglorious!
ReplyDeletethanks for this amazing dive in details+colours! loved it...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images! God's creations are indeed wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the first one best!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your photography, love the individual wish.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! I love my Raynox!
ReplyDeleteBesser geht es nicht. Sehr gut!!
ReplyDeleteLG Mathilda ♥
Wonderful! Those are awesome shots!
ReplyDeleteWonderful macros. Your focus color and composition are all so well done. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSuch amazing photos, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteStunning shots. Love Macro...
ReplyDeleteOh my, those shots are amazing! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #37!
ReplyDeleteLove your photography.
ReplyDeleteWow this is perfection!
ReplyDeleteKim,USA
Awesome Macro! I love macro so much.. hope to take photos like these..:)
ReplyDeleteOrange Zinnia
Beautiful macro shots!
ReplyDeleteGreat macro!
ReplyDeleteHow neat that your Raynox works with your DSLR! The results are amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing at Your Sunday Best this week. xoxo
Hi there - nice pictures. I think your tip can apply to almost all macro - turn off the auto-focus!
ReplyDeleteStewart M - Australia
Stunning shots, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow! That is pretty amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! These are some awesome Macro shots.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
That first shot is really awesome!
ReplyDeleteYou are the queen of macro photography! Have to get back on red bubble and buy some more cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots! I would love a macro lens.
ReplyDeleteYes, agreed. Macro shots are better when you're really really steady, so sitting or leaning up against something is often very helpful in that regard. And oh my GOODNESS! You're just brilliant. :) xo
ReplyDeleteMacro tugs at my heart and your photos are awesome. I do not have the lens you do but do have a Sony close up macro lens type filter with a +3.00 diopter power. Amazing how GOD put so much detail that we cant see with our eyes. Thanking him we can with the aide of our cameras. Keep up the good work.
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