Unfortunately its not accurate in this case, as f2.8 reads as f1.2 so im not sure what the actual f stops were.

Yep, same as that. I think there are times that hex bokeh will work for you.
And love the creamy close up bokeh.

That's so funny, as I was looking at them and trying to get the focus right, and I do mean trying, I was thinking little red riding hood

Cheers

Derek

Cheers,
I used f8 to f11, to be honest i couldn't tell you which is which though.

Cheers for that, haven't seen these before.

My next door neighbor has noticed me out in the garden and hedges, and invited me to have a root around in his garden to see what i could find, the red backed things, i have no idea what they are, any thoughts ?

All with K3ii + 52mm ext tubes + 105mm macro + ringflash and diffuser except flying hoverfly, (no flash)


IMGP2468ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr


IMGP2475ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr


IMGP2440ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr


IMGP2417ed2crpsm by dr.shutter, on Flickr


IMGP2392ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr


IMGP2339edcrpsm by dr.shutter, on Flickr

As above. Super, both work well for me.
I enjoy seeing your shots.

Derek

Fabulous vibrant set, I'll buck the trend and go for 6, which I think is the left hand flower of 3,
Liking 7 nearly as much. I like the way you have framed the oof areas to lead into the focus of the shot, unashamed pun.
All great though.
Must resist manual lens pull

Derek

Really liking these images

No 1 reminds me of a pint of Guinness settling

Of the isolation shots, 1, 2,3,5,6 and 7 really work for me, with 2 being my pick.
I have tried and failed miserably to emulate this type of shot in the past, just can't get it. The movement in the water coupled with the light and inky blacks just nails it.

Of the set, no 10 is just fantastic, not much more to say about that one.
Followed closely by 11.
Fantastic set, if I ever get over the pond again I might try and visit that area.

Derek