Spring is finally here (sort of) and I have more reasons to take my macro lens out of the bag! Macro photography is such a great challenge because of the incredibly short depth of field (and the fact that almost everything I want to use the macro lens on is within 6 inches of the ground). Hand-holding that camera is almost futile (but I do it all the time anyway) because either the camera or the subject can move enough to get out of focus in the time it takes to click the shutter. Lighting on the other hand is usually quite easy since the crappy overcast days make for great even light for macro subjects. All I can say is, it's great to start seeing bugs and flowers again!
The first picture is some little blue flower growing in the front yard, maybe 1cm across. The second is a little yellow spider maybe 1/2cm long. Who knew spiders had dimples on their backs?
The first picture is some little blue flower growing in the front yard, maybe 1cm across. The second is a little yellow spider maybe 1/2cm long. Who knew spiders had dimples on their backs?
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| Canon 20D, Sigma 150mm lens, ISO 400, f/16, 1/40s |
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| Canon 20D, Sigma 150mm lens, ISO 400, f/11, 1/160s |
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