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« on: May 26, 2009, 09:02:03 am »

Had the Raynox on the 55-250 for some bug shots in the sunshine over the weekend.

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« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2009, 03:44:48 pm »

Great shots John, I don't think I've seen better, even in publications, such detail. Good job!!
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« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2009, 11:07:51 pm »

Thanks very much Richard
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« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2009, 06:18:17 pm »

You've certainly cracked this macro shooting, John-they're really good.
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« Reply #4 on: May 28, 2009, 11:17:11 pm »

Cheers John, one of these days I'll get a proper Macro lens and a ring flash  Grin, I fancy one of those Canon MPE65's but they are just sooooo expensive...
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« Reply #5 on: May 29, 2009, 09:58:29 pm »

John those are fantastic - that Raynox really does the business!
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« Reply #6 on: May 29, 2009, 10:03:47 pm »

Thanks Paul. If I can work out how to do focus stacking, I'll try and get in even closer but with enough DOF...
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