More macros - advice requested :)

[The Edge]

I've been playing with CDs

http://premium1.uploadit.org/chrismartin00//cd1.jpg

I'm using a mini tripod in this case, and I think i'm not getting them sharp enough.

How does the above image look to you guys?

I'm sure i've done better, i love the colours, but the droplets just don't seem right to me.

Any critique gratefully recieved :)

Edit:

This awas taken handheld a few days ago ;

http://www.chrismartin3442.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/first_pics/drop4.jpg

Better or what?

I'm wondering it it could be mirror slap?

[Steve]

Use mirror lockup on the 10D and remote release cable or timer activation if you don't yet have the remote release cable.

[Steve]

Sorry and manual focus on the tripod..dont reley on the AF when using the extension tubes.

[The Edge]

I was using manual focus with these, and the self timer.

I fired a few off using MLU but with no cable release the results were the same.

I *think* it must be vibration causing this as when i did them handheld at least part of the image is sharp.

Thanks again steve :)

[matty]

like them, remind me of my ones(in my gallery....)

[Arkady]

Must use a heavy (not mini) tripod and lock the mirror - use a cable release or the camera's self-timer if you haven't got one.
Then manually stop down to the minimum aperture and aim off slightly - the focus goes slightly out at extreme close up - that's why lenses with a macro facility sometimes have a seperate focussing scale...