Tamron 70-300 macro

195 posts
19 years
Ohio

Posted 21/08/2009 - 17:52 Link

I've been playing with some water drop shots. ( The temptation was too great. ) So I decided to try the Tamron.
[IMG]http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu25/wildlifephotog/dribble-web.jpg[/IMG]

DS, iso 200, f16, 285 flash at 1/16, 180mm macro mode.

Heck here is a second one.
[IMG]http://i630.photobucket.com/albums/uu25/wildlifephotog/Impact-web.jpg[/IMG]

http://swainphotography.smugmug.com/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/greyhoundman/

Edited by greyhoundman: 21/08/2009 - 17:55

Conky Conky

59 posts
17 years
Isle of Lewis,
Western Isles.

Posted 21/08/2009 - 22:01 Link

I'm starting to be tempted myself... I prefer the second one, personally, but the first is pretty impressive too. Interesting stuff.

In use: K7 & M35/2.8, FA50/1.4, M200/4, M100/4 Macro, DA 16-45/4, DA* 50-135/2.8, DA-L 55-300/4-5.8
Non-Pentax: Sigma 24/2.8
Gathering dust: K10D, K1000, MX, ME Super

greyhoundman greyhoundman

195 posts
19 years
Ohio

Posted 21/08/2009 - 22:32 Link

Thanks Conky.
The impact splashes are the hardest to get right. The lighting has to be just right. It's fun trying to time the fall to get an impact splash.

http://swainphotography.smugmug.com/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/greyhoundman/