I was expecting snow as well

Why have they got : "Your Text Here" at the top in very small black writing?

Hehe, maybe we should think about Selective colourers anonymous.

Different way, same subject.

Ahhh, it all becomes clear now

I am also a bit puzzled by this statement, we use a lot of different equipment to help us with focusing such as split screens, eyecups and even autofocus so to say using a flash would mask any mis-focusing as a bad thing seems rather strange to me .. or am I getting the wrong end of the stick?

Just trying out new ideas, does this work in your opinion .. or not?
Looking at it again it may be better without the twigs to the right.

A macro shot such as this one which was actually closer than 1:1 as I was using a 90mm Tamron f2.8 with a Vivitar 2X macro converter attached.
The fly landed, I happened to be there with the camera set up and took the shot.
Hand held with flash, no cropping.
We all like to do things differently dont we but because I prefer to not use a tripod and use flash is that such a bad thing?




Or this which was a 1:1 shot to start with at full magnification again but cropped to get a clearer picture of the main subject. Again hand held with flash.

I have only ever used a tripod once for a macro shot and it came out terrible, probably because I forgot to turn off anti shake.
I prefer to hand hold the camera and use flash, most of the time there is no time for a tripod anyway.

I seem to be having a much better hit rate with my manual lenses than the AF ones. I bought the Sigma 17-70mm and a 50mm f2.8 DG EX macro lens at the same time and I just cannot get on with either. Why anyone would want autofocus for macro is beyond me, I just cant seem to get a sharp picture with it.

Some very nice shots there,
Would also like to know where they were taken if not too much trouble.

Thanks.

Thanks Matt, will have a stab at it myself