First real go a true 1:1 Macro - Mr Bee

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So I recently purchased a Sigma 105mm Macro and aside from playing with various stationary items, this is my first real go with it.
I got home today after a quick Autumn shoot around town and there was this little guy just on the floor, not really moving.
I'm guessing it's too cold for him but I had to take advantage. I used a 31mm extension tube with the 105 I'm not sure of the maths but I know that gives me a pretty good magnification.

C&C certainly welcome, I'd like to get into this a little more, it's good fun and the results can be astounding as I've seen around this forum :)

Mr Bee by rowee2, on Flickr
ƒ/14 | 105mm | 1/8Sec | 640

It's worth noting that this wasn't using a tripod, but neither was it technically handheld. The camera and lens were resting on various items on the floor to give me the right height and angle, with 2 second timer - So I wasn't touching anything as the shot was taken
 
Thats a very nice shot, at least the camera was supported in some way so allowing you to shoot at that low speed, well worth it i think, The detail on this is very good, was a flash used?
Bugs and the like are just about gone now even for me I guess and I live in a warmer climate :D so not many shots showing in this section for the moment :-(
Its suprising what a little sugar water and a little warmth will do to help this bumble on its way :)
 
Excellent shot, your technique works very well.
 
sandboxmagician said:
I think it's great, I like the detail you've managed to pick up of it's eye and hairs.
Has there been any post processing? And why did you choose that shutter speed?
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Thanks! Yes there was a little colour boost and sharpening but nothing too drastic. I wasn't 'choosing' the shutter speed so to speak, I was more trying to choose an aperture that would give me a wider focal range to get as much of him in focus as I could. I also didn't want a hugely high ISO so the side effect was obviously a limiting shutter speed.

Graham said:
Thats a very nice shot, at least the camera was supported in some way so allowing you to shoot at that low speed, well worth it i think, The detail on this is very good, was a flash used?
Bugs and the like are just about gone now even for me I guess and I live in a warmer climate :D so not many shots showing in this section for the moment :-(
Its suprising what a little sugar water and a little warmth will do to help this bumble on its way :)
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Thanks Graham, no flash, just sunlight. I do have a ring light but it is on loan currently!?! After his photoshoot I moved him into direct sunlight as I found him in the shade. 10 minutes later he was gone.

Ajophotog said:
Excellent shot, your technique works very well.
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Thanks Alby. More of a trial and error if I'm honest in this instance. But I'm definitely keen to keep going at it and see what I can do :)
 
Great shot Mark. I have the same lens and have never taken a image that good.
 
Great results from that shutter speed. That's why a lot of us in this forum use flash setups to help with using apertures of F11 etc. The flash gives the exposure - so is able to "freeze" the action so to speak.

With flash - you need to diffuse it so it is not harsh - lots of ideas and setups in the show us your macro rig.
 
Excellent image plenty detail great start in the world of macro.
GEORGE.
 
Good result Mark and a great effort. :clap::clap::clap:. Roll on summer then we can go play with the bugs again:) Nice touch Graham thinking of the Bumble(y)
 
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