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got a nikon 105mm vr macro-first attempt

mathjak107
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July 03, 2010, 05:05:26 AM
took it out for a spin last night just before sunset .... d300, manual  f11, 1/200th iso 400, sb-900 flash  on manual.

flash was used on manual... the lower the power the faster the burst..  i actually found using manual flash a breeze. it was so predictable,and it froze any movement.








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mathjak107
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Reply #1 - July 03, 2010, 06:38:21 AM
for comparison did these last night too with the tamron 90mm macro..



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Marian Murdoch
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Reply #2 - July 03, 2010, 08:18:02 AM
Whoooooooooooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! *drool*

I know what I want for Christmas now!

Nice catchlights in the bee's eyes, too. Smiley

Love the second one of the first set. I'm a sucker for fuzzy bee shoulders.
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Reply #3 - July 03, 2010, 11:38:03 AM
That third bee photo is definitely my favorite, although all of them are perfectly executed.  Keep 'em coming!  These are great!

Travis
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Reply #4 - July 03, 2010, 01:42:43 PM
Damn! We all have to step up a little again.

Ditto on the 3rd bee shot.
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mathjak107
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Reply #5 - July 03, 2010, 02:14:12 PM
i just started learning to use flash in daylight to freeze the little suckers....  ill share my tips if you guys want to know how to freeze them.
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Marian Murdoch
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Reply #6 - July 03, 2010, 05:54:21 PM
Quote from: mathjak107 on July 03, 2010, 02:14:12 PM
i just started learning to use flash in daylight to freeze the little suckers....  ill share my tips if you guys want to know how to freeze them.

*nods vehemently*
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Reply #7 - July 03, 2010, 08:54:58 PM
I'm with marian on the bee's shoulders. great work.

You were using a 105mm macro on a d300 so you were at effective 160mm how far were you from the subject?  Have you ever considered a ring flash?
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mathjak107
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Reply #8 - July 03, 2010, 09:14:51 PM
Quote from: BobEdens on July 03, 2010, 08:54:58 PM
I'm with marian on the bee's shoulders. great work.

You were using a 105mm macro on a d300 so you were at effective 160mm how far were you from the subject?  Have you ever considered a ring flash?

about 2 feet away...i never tried a ring flash but alot of folks say they are flat and boring looking in their light.
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