i used ISO:100 Aperture: f8 Shutter:1/100.. no tripod, i just placed the camera at the flowerpot. no flash. i used Raynox DCR-250

C&C pls
http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh290/alpo430/insect/langawlanagaw.jpg

This seem like a shot from the book of insects -- like a stock photo, I felt that this is a shot from Discovery Channel [ although this is TV, the photo version ] ... can be used in channel captions. Why? Crisp-clear, life-like contrast, usual-magazine framing. Maybe a different composition can be appealing as well - probably showing the relative size of the leaf to the fly. [ IMHO ]

wow.... just wow. But im not an expert, and have no experience in macro shots. But i agree with Ramelo, looks like a stock photo.

Tack sharp and great contrast! For the Win man.

wow.... just wow. But im not an expert, and have no experience in macro shots. But i agree with Ramelo, looks like a stock photo.

Tack sharp and great contrast! For the Win man.

whats stock photo??? tnx for the comments
actually heres the exif of photo http://www.flickr.com/photo_exif.gne?id=2303642697
and this is my first time getting positive comments in critique gallery, i just love macro :)

wow nice macro...

ot: where did you buy the raynox dcr-250? how much?

i purchased it online (lensmateonline.com) since my sister is abroad she brought the item back here.. it cost me $53~ w/shipping charge the adapter is around $26. they deliver items inernationally (shipping charge vary). I suggest you purchase everything u need in one website. :)

I'm not an expert on macro shots either... I think it's nice how the details of the eyes came out, but is the rest of the fly meant to be out of focus? Since the fly is your subject, maybe the whole insect should be equally focused. Honestly though, I have no idea if that's easy or hard to pull off in macro.

Just the same, TFS!

i purchased it online (lensmateonline.com) since my sister is abroad she brought the item back here.. it cost me $53~ w/shipping charge the adapter is around $26. they deliver items inernationally (shipping charge vary). I suggest you purchase everything u need in one website. :)

thanks al...

online purchase... :Oops: oh scary :)

I'm not an expert on macro shots either... I think it's nice how the details of the eyes came out, but is the rest of the fly meant to be out of focus? Since the fly is your subject, maybe the whole insect should be equally focused. Honestly though, I have no idea if that's easy or hard to pull off in macro.

Just the same, TFS!
yup it will be nice if the whole image is clear, but when using macro the depth of field is rilly small. So you have to aim the DOF at the subjects eye or body. i use P&S camera s5is the smallest aperture opening i have is f/8 thats why its quite limited.so i should maximize the DOF and target my desired body part. :)

heres another shot. I focus more on the body rather on the eyes. i think the first one is better than this
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2232/2315697879_91cdcd2145.jpg

Yup, the first one is definitely better!

Question, did you have the fly say "Cheese?" :Grin:

j/k! I do admire the patience you surely put into getting those shots. Again, TFS!

Yup, the first one is definitely better!

Question, did you have the fly say "Cheese?" :Grin:

j/k! I do admire the patience you surely put into getting those shots. Again, TFS!

hehe, other insects are snobbish but the pesky fly doesnt move much and i have lots of time to compose the shot:)

i purchased it online (lensmateonline.com) since my sister is abroad she brought the item back here.. it cost me $53~ w/shipping charge the adapter is around $26. they deliver items inernationally (shipping charge vary). I suggest you purchase everything u need in one website. :)

Wow! Nice macro! so this Raynox filter is really working. I can't wait my Raynox to arrive.

I bought mine 2 weeks ago in amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YBXBY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

$44 + $6 shipping to my officemate's hotel in MN. The filter is with him na. He'll be arriving next week. Mas mura pala kuha ko kasi kasma na adapter (trans: search other online store) :)

thanks al...

online purchase... :Oops: oh scary :)

Transact with reliable stores/sellers. I always check their feedbacks. And Amazon.com is one of the most reliable online store, I have ordered several times with them.

What I'm scared of is E-bay. lot of scammers there. :D

Wow! Nice macro! so this Raynox filter is really working. I can't wait my Raynox to arrive.

I bought mine 2 weeks ago in amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002YBXBY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

$44 + $6 shipping to my officemate's hotel in MN. The filter is with him na. He'll be arriving next week. Mas mura pala kuha ko kasi kasma na adapter (trans: search other online store) :)

yup mine cost 80.90 including shipment. i used my sister's credit card and her husband trust the lensmateonline website thats why i purchased there. :( Enjoy your new toy :)

yup mine cost 80.90 including shipment. i used my sister's credit card and her husband trust the lensmateonline website thats why i purchased there. :( Enjoy your new toy :)

Thanks. Sana March 16 na para ma-try ko na rin. (trans: inggit ako) :D

Thanks. Sana March 16 na para ma-try ko na rin. (trans: inggit ako) :D

OT: do u know where to buy step down rings??? 58-43mm the universal adapter that came with raynox lens wobble a bit. so dunno if its centered or not :(

@al coroza,

try 24k and aperture in hidalgo. They sell rings in different sizes.

@al coroza,

try 24k and aperture in hidalgo. They sell rings in different sizes.

thank you:)