Saturday, June 11, 2011

I Heart Macro (extension tubes)

I recently purchased a set of extension tubes so that I can do even closer close up shots. I haven't had time to play much with them but I thought today it would be fun to take a photo of the same leaf using each tube so we could compare. It does make a difference, and considering I am not and probably will never be a professional photogragher I am happy to spend a fraction of the cost of an actual macro lense. I look forward to taking some jewelry shots using them!

Other than resizing the pics a little bit there was no editing or cropping of these photos.

18-55 mm lense with 12mm extension tube


18-55mm lense with 20mm extension tube


18-55mm lense with 36mm extension tube


The most difficult part was staying still enough to get the shot, I also tried to take the same shots of a flower but with me AND the plant moving it was tough. Next time I'll get out my tripod, that'll at least take my movement out of the equation.

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Kristi
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14 comments:

  1. Shannon ChomanczukJune 11, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    cool experiment!

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  2. kimmykatsJune 11, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Isn't this fun! I have had wind as my helper too most days I try for my pictures. Very nice coloring too.

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  3. AnnetteJune 11, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Wow! I have been debating the extension tube but wasn't sure how it would work and just can't afford a real macro lens. Guess I'll look seriously at the extension tubes!!

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  4. JenniJune 11, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    That makes quite a difference - and from what I here a very affordable option. All great looks.
    Jenni

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  5. hello gorgeousJune 12, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    the detail is amazing when you get up close...very cool!

    hugs

    hello gorgeous xxx

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  6. Kym Hunter DesignsJune 12, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Great pictures! I haven't considered extension tubes, but it looks like they work wonderfully. I love the colors of the leaves! Very pretty

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  7. Lois MoonJune 12, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    Delicious colors...and I can see the tiny hairs on the edge of each leaf! Wow!

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  8. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCJune 12, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Wow - love those shots. I like how you can see the little hairs on the end of the leaves. I also love the colors - amazing!

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  9. Laura TwifordJune 12, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Wow what a difference each tube made! They look great and will be perfect for jewelry shots too! Good thinking!

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  10. Lori PJune 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Oh wow. That's amazing. Yep, that's always my problem, holding still.

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  11. graygirlstudiosJune 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    wow. nice colors and what great shots! good for you.

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  12. Jen JuddJune 12, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Those are damned good for no tripod!!! Very cool!!!!

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  13. My Life Under the BusJune 12, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Oh my I didn't even know what an extension tube was! You can get a tripod very cheap but you did a great job!

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  14. HollyJune 13, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    These are awesome shots! No clue what an extension tube was, so thanks for the lesson on them! Way cool....

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