Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Macro on Reverse Ring

Posted By: Raju - 11:51 PM
I remember when I was still waiting for employment to Malaysia, I paid a visit to a nearby butterfly sanctuary in SSS Village, Marikina City. It was when MCF's administration that built the House of Butterflies. For visitors, you have to pay 10 pesos, I think, for you to visit the place. It is a small decent garden with a lot of floral plants.

[caption id="attachment_5377" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Yellow Flower Yellow[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5376" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Caterpillar Way Up[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5369" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Orange and White Flower Pollen[/caption]

And so, I tried this reverse ring that can take macro shots even without a macro lens! You just have to deal with manual focusing. I prefer using a prime lens, in my case, a Nikkor 50mm 1.8f , because it still has aperture blades that you can select so you still can control the light passing through the reversed lens and bokeh.

[caption id="attachment_5375" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Dried leaf Tongue[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5372" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Butterfly Sip[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5368" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Flower and Ant Point Out[/caption]

These images were taken and saved on JPEG. I could have have been more flexible in adjusting during post-process if I knew how to work on with RAW images. Nonetheless, I am satisfied with the results.

[caption id="attachment_5366" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Orange Flower Net[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5373" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Black and white butterfly on a leaf Soccer[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5374" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Twigs String[/caption]

Some of these shots were printed on 8R and I was astonished how vibrant the colors are! They the softness is too much since I have opened the aperture a bit wider than the usual since I have to adjust manually, if only I have the macro lens, it could have been a lot better!

[caption id="attachment_5371" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Orange and white flower Ruffles[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5358" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Cocoon Coming Out[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5367" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Orange and White Flower Peeking Out[/caption]

So if you do not have the budget yet for a macro lens, this is worth trying! This will test your patience, creativity and composition skills.

[caption id="attachment_5363" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Flower Magenta[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5357" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Butterfly Coiled[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Brown Fungus Fungus[/caption]

I am just dumping whatever image I think would be decent enough to be posted here. LOL

[caption id="attachment_5359" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Rec Flowers Fingers[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5365" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Brown Butterfly Nectar[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5364" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Flower Merry Christmas[/caption]

So which are your favorites?

[caption id="attachment_5361" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Flower Hair[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5362" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Orange Flower and Butterfly Looking Straight[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_5370" align="aligncenter" width="560"]Caterpillar on a leaf Rock[/caption]

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14 comments:

  1. FOXY! <3

    Ang ganda ng mga kuha mo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Teeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeengs! Nilagay kita sa Blogroll ko :D

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  3. the reverse ring is really one cheap unit you can use with your 50mm or kit lens to take macro shots. The only downside is the manual focusing (especially when you are used to AF lenses). Your photos are decent enough but I would still prefer to take shots in RAW for I will have more control over it on post processing specifically on the white balance.

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  4. this is a great article, thanks to your post I remembered I have to buy this reverse ring for my DSLR too. It is so cheap that anyone can buy and enjoy a million macro photos they desired. Great shots by the way. My next visit to SN North would be to buy this reverse ring.

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  5. PMG I still have to learn a lot more about photography! These shots are great!

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  6. The shots are really magnificent. I hope I can shoot as well as you.

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  7. Great close up shots. Kudos!

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  8. Wow! Subjects are vividly captured. Thumbs Up. I have no camera so I'll let my eyes feast on these magnificent shots.

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  9. Exactly, I didnt know how to manipulate RAW when I had these shots taken. Ill redo the same floral shots soon on RAW.

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  10. Amazing shots! Pedeng pede na to sa NatGeo. Keep it up! :)

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  11. gorgoeus photos! I have a macro lens as well but haven't have time to explore its wonder! will try it soon! xx

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  12. I never thought these photos may still have to be redone despite the excellent captures. For me, they are all great shots though. I am no master in photography but this collection can be perfect for an exhibit.

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