Using extension tubes for the first time

[ccroy]

After seeing so many excellent macro shots posted by the members, I gathered courage to use the extention tubes, which were bought about two years back but never used. I like the efforts to be made to overcome the difficulties in foucssing with wind spoiling the game. After shooting some flower shots, I really grew in confidence to continue this wonderful section of the photography. I used the Tokina 135/2.8 MF for the reach.

Here are some efforts

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[Duncan C]

Very nice images. You've made the limited DOF into an advantage in your compositions. Well done.

 

[ArtO]

Nice shots. I especially like #4. What tube length did you use?

 

[ccroy]

Thanks Duncan

 

[ccroy]

Art thanks. I used the longest tube which is 1" in length. As I have used the tubes for the first time, any suggestions for improvement?

 

[threecats]

#3 Nice work!

 

[ccroy]

Thanks Glenn. Any suggestions for improvement?

 

[threecats]

On 2? not really. I wouldn't crop it at all and depending on your patience and how you feel about the idea of it, that one oof leaf in front would have been wonderful missing somehow