FWIW.....


I always "worked" on the reproduction ratio being main lens focal length divided by reversed lens focal length = reproduction ratio.
I.E., 50mm lens reversed on 100mm lens = twice life size.

This is not based on any impirical evidence, nor mathematical expertise...
Did/does this only apply to 35mm, or would it "work" with APSC?

...In fact, I can't remember where I got it from.....!?

But I grag this up from Exa IIb / Pentax MX days.....



Sorry to be so vague.
It's probably my age.


Roger.

(Sorry, can't find a relevant smiley for all this!)

.....and may Light Perpetual shine on him.


R.

Ive found the two areas "horses for courses".

In Gallery, one is virtually guaranteed a reasonable response. It may range from a simple smiley (only!), to a decent debate, help & advice offered, etc.

On Your Photos, it tends to be either nothing at all or, if it's accompanied by a "serious" request for advice, a long series of comments & (helpful) criticism.
I have found, however, that it may take a while for an initial response to be posted, which then seems to open the discussion to all.

My posts on Your Photos do tend to be more "serious" & those on Gallery the everyday, as I take them, images.

Roger.

I don't think you need any help from me, Barry.

What you do have, however, are my congratulations on a superb set of images!
No.3 is wonderful.

Now, go back & get that barn owl!!!


Roger.

Brilliant, Glyn, & welcome to the club!

These are smashing, particularly with the colours retained, quite different to than mine against the white card.

I'll have to try the higher viewpoint as well. It's most effective in that you're not so reliant on the form of the actual drop, having the surface pattern/texture as well.

3, 2, 4 & 1, in order for me. My favourite being no.3, with the reflection which is beautiful.

And, as you say, it's good fun!!

Let's do some more.......


Roger.

Yes......

But it's much more fun gathering corks!


But we digress.......


Roger.

Thanks for comments.

Daz, most of my recent macro shots were taken using the diff. There are three on the Gallery at the mo.

I'll do a with & without pair asap & post here.


What, Algi, & take some of the corks off?


Roger.

Some snaps of a diffuser I made from a plastic milk bottle:

The unit. Note the double thickness tab which ensures a more snug fit in the hot-shoe. Some tidying-up needed for the production run!




The unit in place. The flashunit is popped-up & the (double-thickness) tab is inserted into the hot-shoe. A rubber band stabilises the unit but is not essential unless "in the field".






A side view of the unit in place. The Pentax OM E 35 viewfinder eyepiece is handy in that it allows more clearanc for viewing, & a useful location for the rubberband stabiliser, when used.









All images, Optio S5i.

Any C&C or suggestions for improvement welcome!


Oh & by the way....It works!


Roger.

That last one is a superlative image.

But of a cuckoo....super-superlative!

MORE PLEASE!

Roger.

Well, Alan, you've really nailed these!

I understand cuckoos are being heard less these days, let alone seen. But your combination of field-craft / knowing the bird & the technical skill you've brought to your images is an inspiration to all birders on PU!
Thanks for letting us see,

Roger.