Comments on: Look carefully

By: themarvelousinnature

themarvelousinnature — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:11:30 +0000

Thanks, Lavenderbay! It was a happy one.

I’ll be sure to get more up, Winterwoman - in fact, more coming in a day or two. Glad you’re enjoying it. I find macro photography great fun, too.

Thanks, Goodbear; I think the Canon 100 macro should fit your camera just fine. It’s been a great lens so far, and I think spending the little bit extra to get a good-quality Canon lens was worth it. I also like that it can be used for portrait/landscape/larger shots, too.

By: goodbear

goodbear — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:51:37 +0000

oh my gosh i love your new lens!!! i have totally been wanted to get myself a macro for my birthday in september, and from your shots, i think this one would be great. i have a 20d, and think that would work.

i love your pictures!

By: winterwoman

winterwoman — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:06:06 +0000

Oh my gosh… I am sooooo going to enjoy your upcoming posts. I absolutely love macro photography. That ant on the dandelion is incredible… as is the fly!!! Nice work. Post more!!!

By: lavenderbay

lavenderbay — Sun, 11 May 2008 18:06:38 +0000

Happy birthday, Marvelous!

By: themarvelousinnature

themarvelousinnature — Sun, 11 May 2008 10:28:42 +0000

Thanks, TR. The 60mm would have an advantage in the weight category, the 100mm is a little heavier than my other lenses. But I’ve been extremely happy with its photos - can chime my voice in with all the other happy owners! You could try getting a Canon 250D close-up lens, though - a little cheaper than buying a whole new lens, especially if you can find one used in good condition. It should give you that extra boost in magnification for little things.

I really enjoyed Tintin as a kid, read every book the library had. I think that’s neat.

By: TR

TR — Sat, 10 May 2008 03:22:06 +0000

You did good! I was talked into the 60mm and it just doesn’t get the close-ups of the insects. I wish I had gotten the 100mm instead. The 60 is great for flowers and has an artsy blur — but I love these images you’ve been able to capture.

Yes, adventures of timtim is a take off on Herve’s tintin. Clever girl you are. A lot of folks in other countries say tin instead of tim and since I travel for a living — it was a good fit.