[shellby]

[shuttertalk]

Nice! I like how you're very selective in your focus - the blurred backdrop of the flower almost makes it art.

[shellby]

why thank-u

[Petographer]

A very sharp dof. I like the fact that my eye keeps looking for more depth to see what is beyond the stamen. However, the image doesn't keep me interrested for long.

[slejhamer]

It's a beaut. My kind of flower macro.

What lens and exposure settings?

[shellby]

Canon Macro lens. 105mm
canon 20D

natural light from a window

can't remember the f-stop now... will need to check...

[slejhamer]

Sweet. I'm going to have to get one of those macro lenses - I've been using extension tubes with my non-macro lenses, but they are not as functional. Thanks for the post.

[shellby]

I was lucky - mine was a birthday gift. They don't come cheap!

[slejhamer]

Lucky you!

I'm intrigued by the new Tokina AT-X 100mm f/2.8 macro, a little less expensive than the Canon (and comes with a hood.) Have yet to see a review though.

[shellby]

oops I am going mad! My 75-300mm is a Cannon the Macro one is actually a SIGMA. Sorry about that...

really good tho