rjlittlefield wrote:That's an impressive setup!

I like the idea of using a flexible arm to hold stuff, but I'm a little puzzled to not see a focusing rail in here someplace. Do you fine focus with the ring on the macro lens?

--Rik

Yep. Most of my macros are manual focus. Very seldom do I autofocus.

S. Alden wrote:OH Man, you got a Mark II

Hehehehehehe (best Homer Simpson voice) I just LOVE it. I bought it in late October this year. Can't wait for spring for Macros. The viewfinder is huge on it.

Ken Ramos wrote:Boy Howdy! Now that is a set up there Jody. I really like that and the little "thing a ma bob" for holding stuff is really a sharp idea.

Thanks Ken. I see Wimberley makes a very similar gadget for alot more than I paid. Theirs is about $60 mine cost $7.

S. Alden wrote:I have been looking at these images, trying to determine which is my favorite. I like them all . Beautiful images, and excellent composition.

Thank you Sue, very kind of you to say.

S. Alden wrote:Nice images and welcome. Please keep in mind the posting limits for images are 640 pixels on the longest side and no more than 150K in size.

Sorry 'bout that Sue. These were from my existing older photos. All my newer stuff is properly sized.

Great images Jody for a first post =D> I especially like the up front image of the snail. :D Welcome to the community. :D We have a great group of photographers here, both macro and micro, some of the best around in my opinion and I am sure you will fit right in nicely and enjoy the fourms and the ...

Yes, excellent work, and welcome aboard :D :!: What equipment, settings, methods are you using? --Rik Thank you for the warm welcome and kind comments! Here is a pic of the setup I used for these. There are all 3 Kenko Extension tubes in the pic as well, which I use quite often. http://mishami.imag...

Bald Eagle wrote:Jody, all of these shots are awesome, Great work on these, very well done. and Welcome.

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed them.

First let me say, there are some awesome shots on here! Hopefully you will enjoy these few humble offerings from me.. Here are a couple of my shots from last summer. Come on spring! :D http://mk29.image.pbase.com/v3/40/510540/1/46860008.IMG_5266.jpg http://mishilo.image.pbase.com/v3/40/510540/1/4686...