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I shot in manual focus using the 70-300mm as a macro lens - a technique I just learned about.  I used a backlight, too.  It's a little weird shooting a macro from 5-6 feet away from the subject!

As you know I don't understand all the technicalities of what you do.  YOu are a good teacher, a little bit at a time.,

Now I like this one.  It is beautiful.

Quote from: JudyB on June 08, 2010, 10:30:36 AM
As you know I don't understand all the technicalities of what you do.  YOu are a good teacher, a little bit at a time.,

Now I like this one.  It is beautiful.

Thanks, Judy.  I shot this with my Olympus E-620.  It is a DSLR and has interchangeable lenses as opposed to my other two that don't.  The 70-300mm is a telephoto lens most often thought of and used for distant shots.  However, in this case, I've used it for a close-up shot.  A technique I find works very well as this lens is very good quality and better than my kit lenses (lenses that come with a camera when you buy it.  Normally, not the best of lenses but they will do the job.)

Gary, I have no idea what you're talking about!     I just know I enjoy your results.   

I use my 75-300mm lens for this, often.  You've turned out a nice, crisp, pleasing image.   Great composition, too! 

Quote from: shutterbugmom on June 18, 2010, 01:50:21 AM
I use my 75-300mm lens for this, often.  You've turned out a nice, crisp, pleasing image.   Great composition, too! 

Thanks!

I do this, too.  It's really good for insects, but I feel a little guilty about not pulling out my macro lens.  It is a remarkably good shot, very sharp and contrasty, BTW.

Quote from: Barbarian on June 19, 2010, 08:43:20 AM
I do this, too.  It's really good for insects, but I feel a little guilty about not pulling out my macro lens.  It is a remarkably good shot, very sharp and contrasty, BTW.

Dang!  I must have had my head in the sand for the past year or so.  Everybody knows about this.  Not that it's a BAD thing

Thanks, B.

That's a very nice effect. I would not have thought of using a 70-300mm. My 70-300 is Canon's old second kit lens (even before they added stabilization). I'm not sure it would turn out such a crisp image, but I may try it with a tripod.

Pentax bulids stabilization into the camera, so even my ancient Praktika lenses can benefit from it.

Quote from: Barbarian on June 29, 2010, 07:01:09 PM
Pentax bulids stabilization into the camera, so even my ancient Praktika lenses can benefit from it.

My Oly E-620 also has IS in the body.  But, the 70-300 is not exactly a lightweight and with any reach, I most often need a tripod.  That's what I LOVE about my HS-10 and ZS-3.  Both extremely versatile and not a lot of baggage.