Critique : 1st go at macro

Billy · 03-03-2013, 19:11

I had a play with my macro lens today, I went to Lancaster butterfly house which again is a first so all in all a double first and for my first attempt I'm pretty pleased,

Let me know what you think. (Sorry I don't know the names of the butterflies)

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6. Finch.

benny the jet · 03-03-2013, 19:20

Lovely. The zebra finch is beautiful

milster · 03-03-2013, 19:46

Cracking for a first go......That must have been a pretty small bird

Do you mind me asking what lens and lighting you used?

Cheers.

Billy · 03-03-2013, 20:01 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by benny the jet

Lovely. The zebra finch is beautiful

Thanks for my first ID. I knew it was a finch but that was it.

Billy · 03-03-2013, 20:03 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by milster

Cracking for a first go......That must have been a pretty small bird

Do you mind me asking what lens and lighting you used?

Cheers.

Thanks,

Was using a Nikon D7000, Nikon 105mm macro lens and an SB-900.

ggwildlife · 03-03-2013, 20:05

beautiful and so good to see them in such detail with no ripped wings especially with macro

Suvvey · 04-03-2013, 16:24

Good job. Number 2 is my favourite

Billy · 04-03-2013, 16:49 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by Suvvey

Good job. Number 2 is my favourite

Thanks

mrtoad · 05-03-2013, 14:09

they are all fine...the finch is a bit of a zonk to the eyes after the close ups on the butterflies
a good set

JohnN · 05-03-2013, 14:30

A great start - no three for me, I think two is a strong one two, had that have had the same angle as three it would have been my pick.

J H Foto · 05-03-2013, 14:53

For a first try excellent...........

JakeT1992 · 05-03-2013, 14:57

The second is a Malachite Butterfly
The third and fifth are both Zebra Butterflies
The fourth is a Monarch Butterfly

I feel like a geek, but I only know as I did some research after visiting a butterfly zoo myself

Great captures, with 2 & 3 being my favs!

mattd85 · 05-03-2013, 15:51

Great 1st attempt,

Billy · 06-03-2013, 17:38 **Thread Starter**

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Originally Posted by JakeT1992

The second is a Malachite Butterfly
The third and fifth are both Zebra Butterflies
The fourth is a Monarch Butterfly

I feel like a geek, but I only know as I did some research after visiting a butterfly zoo myself

Great captures, with 2 & 3 being my favs!

Thanks for the comments and thanks Jake for the names.

spikel2009 · 07-03-2013, 14:10

Number 2 for me very sharp

03-03-2013, 19:11	#1
Billy Forum Regular Real name : Billy Location: Kirkham, Lancashire Posts: 1,007 Camera: Nikon D7000	1st go at macro I had a play with my macro lens today, I went to Lancaster butterfly house which again is a first so all in all a double first and for my first attempt I'm pretty pleased, Let me know what you think. (Sorry I don't know the names of the butterflies) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Finch.

03-03-2013, 19:46	#3
milster Forum Regular Real name : Gary Location: Torbaydos Posts: 1,314 Camera: Nikon d3100	Cracking for a first go......That must have been a pretty small bird Do you mind me asking what lens and lighting you used? Cheers. __________________ Facebook Flickr

05-03-2013, 14:09	#9
mrtoad Growing roots Real name : Geof Location: southwest cornwall Posts: 11,185 Camera: Lumix G1 micro 4/3	they are all fine...the finch is a bit of a zonk to the eyes after the close ups on the butterflies a good set __________________ Lumix G1 - 14-45 Zoom Lumix FZ7 - 12x Zoom “Would I were with him, wheresome'er he is, either in heaven or in hell ...Henry V

05-03-2013, 14:30	#10
JohnN Feet under the table Real name : John Location: Mansfield Posts: 2,418 Camera: Canon 5D3	A great start - no three for me, I think two is a strong one two, had that have had the same angle as three it would have been my pick. __________________ flickr : Google+ : Blog : 5oopx : Equipment Archive

05-03-2013, 14:57	#12
JakeT1992 Feet under the table Real name : Jake Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Posts: 2,701 Camera: Canon EOS 5D MkIII	The second is a Malachite Butterfly The third and fifth are both Zebra Butterflies The fourth is a Monarch Butterfly I feel like a geek, but I only know as I did some research after visiting a butterfly zoo myself Great captures, with 2 & 3 being my favs! __________________ Flickr Please like my page on Facebook! My 365 challenge 2013!!

03-03-2013, 19:20	#2
benny the jet Been here a while Real name : Matt Location: Nottingham Posts: 335 Camera: Canon Eos 1100d	Lovely. The zebra finch is beautiful

03-03-2013, 20:05	#6
ggwildlife Getting Comfy Location: London Posts: 122 Camera: Canon 7D	beautiful and so good to see them in such detail with no ripped wings especially with macro

04-03-2013, 16:24	#7
Suvvey Quite Chatty Real name : Alan Posts: 54	Good job. Number 2 is my favourite

05-03-2013, 14:53	#11
J H Foto Forum Regular Real name : Jeff Location: Lichfield - UK Posts: 535 Camera: Lumix G5	For a first try excellent...........

05-03-2013, 15:51	#13
mattd85 Feet under the table Real name : Matt Location: Manchester Posts: 2,747 Camera: Sony Alpha A33 SLT	Great 1st attempt,

07-03-2013, 14:10	#15
spikel2009 Quite Chatty Real name : Michael Location: Cheltenham Posts: 73 Camera: Pentax K5IIs Gripped	Number 2 for me very sharp