Some super close-ups

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Some super close-ups

Postby MrG » Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:03 am

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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby CarlaSmit87 » Mon Apr 23, 2012 11:47 am

Wow this is just amazing, stunning!
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby vuduman » Mon Apr 23, 2012 12:03 pm

That is crisp man.I've always wanted a propper macro lens.One day when I'm big ... :)
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby shadowfoot » Mon Apr 23, 2012 1:10 pm

That is awesome, that wasp pic is incredible.
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby Shaun P » Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:01 pm

Those are some great shots! What lens and camera are you using.
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Postby ocean/blue » Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:12 pm

Holy Smokes, stunning pictures!!!!
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby Durban Keeper » Mon Apr 23, 2012 8:29 pm

This is nothing short of incredible. Still gets me just how spectacular the most smallest of creatures actually are. Your photos are the best.
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby Wolf777 » Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:11 pm

Stunning as always MrG, your skill is just on a whole new level.
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby MrG » Mon Apr 23, 2012 10:17 pm

Thx, much appreciated.
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby bradmiller » Tue Apr 24, 2012 11:17 am

As always superb photos - can you give the exif info please....
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby MrG » Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:05 pm

Iso 100, F16, Ss 1/200, Flash, monopod, Patience lol.
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby kfc223 » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:01 pm

WOW

I am speachless. Those shots are amazing
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby christos » Wed Apr 25, 2012 12:38 pm

Geez, these pics are AWESOME! What macro lens do you use if I may ask?
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Re: Some super close-ups

Postby Leon_Kun » Mon May 07, 2012 9:06 pm

Hey Mr G.

Seriously awesome pics hey.
I`ve eventually started off now hahaha and decided one day when i`ve got cash to spend on anything I want the Canon MP-E 65mm lens or maybe higher.
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