Sunday Stills Challenge-Macro

Wow, what a turnout this week and some great sunrise/sunset pics.

Now on the the next Challenge….. Closeup/Macro pics!!!!

I figured ya’ll needed a chance to stay indoors and stay warm, so this should do nicely.

Taking closeups is easier than you might think, just remember to use the Macro setting on the point and shoots(a flower is the usual icon) and a flash, If the pic is too washed out by the flash try a piece of toilet paper over the flash and depending on the thickness it should difuse the light and make a nice warm flash. Also a good rule of thimb is keep your subject at arms length, the usual minimal focal length is 12-18inches unless you have a dedicated Macro lens. And of course a tripod if you have one.

Well good luck and have a great day…Ed

The pic I’m using as an example was taken at 6 inches on a sunroof of a car in cloudy conditions with an ISO of 400 F3:5 and without a flash.

Black Pearls

Flo

Yea!! This is my favorite type of photography, you get such interesting pictures.

January 4, 2009 at 9:23 pm

Linda

This will be fun, um how about a close up of a frozen turd…………I like that you’re showing us some of you stuff too! I love the “depth of field in this shot. The blur on either side of the focus looks cool.

January 4, 2009 at 10:38 pm

LatigoLiz

Woo hoo! I am ready for this one!

Linda, we have those here still, too!

January 4, 2009 at 10:48 pm

Oh boy! Here comes the poo!!!!

January 5, 2009 at 7:55 am

Rachel

Hi there! I just found you guys after looking for a photography challenge I cant wait to join in!!! I have my macro close up posted today on my blog http://kentuckycaptured.blogspot.com!!!! I cant wait to get your opinion!
Rachel

January 5, 2009 at 3:30 pm

Gina

Here are my 2 contributions. I’m still learning how to use my camera and have been playing around with the difference settings.

Here is a lilac from my garden:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/ctgponies/Sunday%20Stills/IMG_2388.jpg

This is the freezing rain in December on the seed pods of my Mimosa tree:
http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee97/ctgponies/Sunday%20Stills/2008-12-19029.jpg

January 7, 2009 at 5:43 pm

If you need the blog posting, here it is.

http://ctgponies.blogspot.com/2009/01/sunday-stills-challenge.html

January 7, 2009 at 5:51 pm

Andrea

Here is my contribution. I am also just learning how to use my camera and love the idea of participating in this challenge each week!

http://findingsirius.blogspot.com/2009/01/sunday-stills-macro.html

January 10, 2009 at 2:56 am

Here is my entry for now. I’m heading out tomorrow for some more.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/11673264@N03/3069255094
Was wondering if you’ve tried stacking lenses for macro. Have you found that it works well?

January 10, 2009 at 6:39 am

threecollie

I will have one up tomorrow too.
http://northviewdiary.blogspot.com/

January 11, 2009 at 2:01 am

Liz

Mine is up. Thanks again for the challenge and I appreciate your helpful hints.

http://woolpress.wordpress.com/

January 11, 2009 at 2:06 am

gtyyup

Mine is up too…

http://jksroughstring.blogspot.com/

This was a fun one Ed!

January 11, 2009 at 6:05 am

Paula

My macro shot is up as well.
http://onarainynight.blogspot.com/

January 11, 2009 at 6:12 am

Mine are up…

January 11, 2009 at 11:30 am

Regular Guy

My photos are up. One is older, but taken within the last 5 months.

January 11, 2009 at 1:35 pm

Shirley

I posted two, one to remind me of summer! http://rideagoodhorse.blogspot.com/

January 11, 2009 at 2:09 pm

The Wife

Okie dokie. Just posted mine.

http://crazymranch.blogspot.com/2009/01/sunday-stills-macro-assignment.html

January 11, 2009 at 2:12 pm

Throwback at Trapper Creek

Posted, some from summer and a one fairly recent.

January 11, 2009 at 3:22 pm

Trapper Creek Daughter

Posted two pictures today. http://aussieoklahoma.wordpress.com/

January 11, 2009 at 4:19 pm

Okay, I finally chose some photos and got them up. You can see mine over at Flo, the photo taking Fool

January 11, 2009 at 5:47 pm

Far Side of Fifty

Hey! here is my macro attempt!
http://farsideoffiftyphotos.blogspot.com/2009/01/sunday-stills-macro-blue-jar-bail.html

January 11, 2009 at 7:32 pm

Holy pete! I’m late but here it is
http://prairierunner.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/sunday-stills-marco-challenge/

January 11, 2009 at 8:22 pm

Hey guys! My dial up is giving me problems and I cant leave comments anywhere, gonna try here again! (Next month DSL is supposed to be coming out in our neck of country so hopefully this problem will clear up soon)
LOVE everyones photos! This was such a fun challenge!
Thanks for the warm welcome!

January 11, 2009 at 10:38 pm