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Up Close 'n' Personal...

© Bill K. Ko

Up Close 'n' Personal...

Uploaded: July 03, 2005

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My first real attempt at a macro, taken with my Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DL Macro Super II - in macro mode, of course: 1/160s f/11.0 at 300.0mm iso400.

Comments

Cynthia A. Gallo Callan July 03, 2005

I love photographing bumblebees -- very nice job! Getting "up close 'n' personal" without getting stung is a cool rush! :-) #272901

Bobbie Davis July 03, 2005

For the first real attempt as you put it-- you did awesome!! WOW! #1550210

Bill K. Ko July 03, 2005

Thanks, Cyntia and Bobbie!

I never realized just how difficult it is to do macro photography, especially hand-held, like this one was. The depth of field is so shallow that ANY slight movement forward or backwards and it's out of focus. I had to snap the shot the instant the camera told me I was focussed, so I took a bunch of pictures, hoping one of them would turn out right... #1550317

Kerby Pfrangle July 03, 2005

Bill

Excellent in detail, color and awesome close up.

Love this.

Kerby #1550446

Jill Flynn July 03, 2005

AWESOME macro Bill. You aren't kidding when you say Up Close 'n' Personal. This is terrific! #1550547

Jim Kinnunen level-classic July 03, 2005

Super macro, Bill!!!! #1550698

Marie Fields July 03, 2005

Fantastic image, Bill! Excellent!!! #1550713

Wayne Nolting July 03, 2005

Excellent detail and color accent. #1551021

Bill K. Ko July 04, 2005

Thanks, everyone, for your responses! I was "afraid" to delve into the world of macro shooting, because it is difficult. Your comments give me a boost in confidence. :) #1552043

Tonya R. Boles July 05, 2005

OMG, you did a wonderful job. Now I need to put my camera down...Keep up the great work!!! #1559637

Bill K. Ko July 06, 2005

Thanks, Tonya! (blush)

I decided to get out of the animal and flower categories because you kind of have the market cornerd on them. ;) #1563049


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