While we're on the subject...

On a K7, 100mm macro, @closest focus (= 1:1) with 100mm bellows extension, what is the reproduction ratio?
I can get my head around 1:1 ratio on 35mm.,(subject area = 24x36),
but on digital.....?
(I have the Asahi Pentax Auto Bellows M. It's beautiful, recommended.)

Coker.

Agree with Snootchies re cropping-out the candle, left.
Would also have taken a pace to the right to achieve symmetry.


Coker.

I must say that Heather's macro work has been coming along nicely this term........

I , too, await the jury's verdict with no small amount of interest!








Guess Who?

Didn't know , really, where to put this but felt it had to be noted.

I just wanted to comment on the general, excellent quality of the images in the Gallery, as of now, Saturday evening, 22.14, 19.02.11.
From Bobbinalorry to Vikma19, via Bwylchmawr,.

What a selection of QUALITY!!!

Inspiring & driving us all to greater things.

Thank you, all, for letting us see.


Coker.

Hi, Davex.
What model is your Sigma?
Is it good?
Any pics to see?

Coker.

Please break & retire to a neutral corner!

Thanks,

coker.

Thanks for all your thoughtful comments!

Of them all, the shelduck in flight is the tightest crop.
I think no.4, the pintail, may be a little out of focus!

Here's a reworked no.1:

[IMG]http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af340/rogerhlane/Slimbridge009cropcontrast.jpg[/IMG]


As for the last, that's my fav. too! I think the business of the ducks on the left adds to the "dodginess" of the landing, whilst still giving the swan somewhere to land "into".

And yes, Alan, I'm certainly enjoying learning to use the lens! As i've mentioned before, it's sometimes a struggle balancing distance from subject (& thereby, crop requirements) "restricted" ISO performance of the K7, high shutter speed & precise focusing.

But, apart from that, & in the absence of a K5 with DA*300 lens.....

If it was that easy, they'd all be doing it!
(Oh, b****r, some of you are!!!)


Thanks again,

Roger.

Our first visit to Slimbridge, with some friends, this afternoon.

All K7, 55-300, handheld, cropped & adjusted in PSE9.


[IMG]http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af340/rogerhlane/Slimbridge009crop.jpg[/IMG]




[IMG]http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af340/rogerhlane/Slimbridge026cropadj.jpg[/IMG]



[IMG]http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af340/rogerhlane/Slimbridge051cropadj.jpg[/IMG]




[IMG]http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af340/rogerhlane/Slimbridge084cropadj.jpg[/IMG]




[IMG]http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af340/rogerhlane/Slimbridge089cropadj.jpg[/IMG]



Comments & criticism most welcome!

Coker.

K7, DFA 100 Macro, 31mm. ext.tube, Crop.
Built-in flash, plastic milk bottle diffuser, f11, ISO200.

Subject about 6mm. across!



[IMG]http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af340/rogerhlane/HuntingSpiderII001.jpg[/IMG]
C&C welcome.

Coker.

Great set, Alan.
No. 8 is an absolute cracker. I really like the way the (perfect) reflection is coloured by the water.
I struggle with my 55-300, so I particularly thank you for letting us see this inspirational set!

Coker.