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I broke out my trusty Sears 50mm 2.0 for these shots. # 2 and 3 used extension tubes.
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Flowers (Original Post)
alfredo
Jul 2016
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CaliforniaPeggy
(149,699 posts)1. These are really beautiful, dear alfredo...
I am afraid I have no idea what extension tubes are used for. Could you explain?
Thanks!
The detail and colors are so fresh and vivid. I am amazed!
alfredo
(60,075 posts)3. Extension tubes explained
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,699 posts)6. Thanks for the link--I have a much better idea now.
alfredo
(60,075 posts)11. They come in handy when you need a fresh approach
Hoppy
(3,595 posts)2. I like the first one.
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)5. Lovely. Thank you for posting.
840high
(17,196 posts)7. Lovely.
glinda
(14,807 posts)8. Love the sincerity of the last one particular.
Beautiful.
mnhtnbb
(31,404 posts)9. Lovely!
I am partial to photos with light, shadows, color, shapes, textures...like the first two.
And the last one makes such a contrast!
alfredo
(60,075 posts)13. That was the best capture of that flower head.
Sequential shooting rally ups your chances of success when shooting handheld
CrispyQ
(36,509 posts)10. Very nice!
I love the last one.
alfredo
(60,075 posts)12. I never thought they had transparent flowers
Solly Mack
(90,785 posts)14. Last one I love.
The very lovely bokeh says summer heat.
alfredo
(60,075 posts)15. Thanks it is obvious it has six blades.