My attempts at macro

[carlton_fritz]

used a Nikon D200 with a 50mm and extension tube.

http://i49.tinypic.com/b5l2qc.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/27yvaqt.jpg

http://i50.tinypic.com/2cy7vs.jpg

http://i48.tinypic.com/2mciv47.jpg

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

Can we critique?

[carlton_fritz]

Can we critique?
Sure. That was my first time with digital. Last time I used that extension tube was years ago with my old Nikon FE.

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

#1 is over exposed. I ran it through Camera RAW, then PS.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/Dilemma_1962/b5l2qc.jpg
#3 is out of focus. Same, lots of sharpening.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/Dilemma_1962/2cy7vs.jpg
#4 is underexposed. Same, added exposure compensation.
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/Dilemma_1962/2mciv47.jpg

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/Dilemma_1962/IMG_0635.jpg

[Giraffe (He/Him)]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/Dilemma_1962/IMG_0668.jpg

Macro is tough. EVERYTHING is critical for a good shot.

[carlton_fritz]

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj280/Dilemma_1962/IMG_0668.jpg

Macro is tough. EVERYTHING is critical for a good shot.
With my extension tube, I cannot get as far away as you did. The distance that is in focus is very small. With the wind blowing, it was hard to get the roses focused where I wanted. The tube has no contacts to link up with the camera. The settings were guesswork.

[carlton_fritz]

I appreciate the criticisms.

[carlton_fritz]

http://i48.tinypic.com/14e467r.jpg

[carlton_fritz]

http://i47.tinypic.com/14tvnzt.jpg

[carlton_fritz]

If only I had had a macro lens for this...

http://i49.tinypic.com/15rmnuv.jpg

[carlton_fritz]

http://i46.tinypic.com/30di1ye.jpg

[Bucwheat]

Awesome color!