First ever Macro...(Cranefly I think)

[willbaroo]

How did I doo?

Its a reversed 18-55mm on a Canon 400D...

What else should I put up about the shot?

C&C Welcomed guys!

 

[CGeezer]

wow fantastic detail in this shot. Maybe put what it is in the title

 

[MScotts]

Pretty good detail albeit the shot has got a very shallow DOF, leading to blurring immediately before and after the main focal point (the eye). If you think close-up photography is something to pursue, then it might be worth investing in a proper macro-lens or get a Raynox DCR-250 macro conversion lensa to fit your current glass

 

[willbaroo]

Okipoki.. thanks for the comments.

The reverse rings cost me about £3 off ebay so it was more of a punt to see what happened.

I'm experimenting with better DoFs

 

[MScotts]

If/when you serch for 'Raynox' here on TP you'll find many threads from the macro & close-up section you'll find plenty of example piccies that provide a good indication of it's capabilities (and limitations). Compared to other add-on solutions, imo the Raynox gives very good 'bangs for the buck' in terms of value for money!

 

[damage]

good first attempt and cheap too I can recommend the Raynox DCR-250 as a cheaper alternative to true macro lenses. I use it for all my macro shots, here is an example.......

 

[CGeezer]

as an even cheaper alternative if the subject is not going to be moving you can stack up the images for a better focus. I haven't tried this stacking technique myself but it is on my list of things to do.