More macro madness

[Greytop]

Well after work today I thought I would again make the most of the weather.

Here are a few more from the E-M5 and 60 mm











Thanks for looking

[PeterBirder]

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WOW tremendous shots Huw.
The 60mm really is a superb lens, must give mine some more exercise.

Interesting to see that although the E-M5 is reputedly no good for Birds In Flight it seems pretty good for Flies In Flight.

Thanks for sharing.

[Olybirder]

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More superb macros Huw. Isn't that fly beautiful when seen close up! Lovely stuff.

Ron

[Guest]

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All quite astonishing Huw. I applaud your reflexes in capturing the bee, some feat.

[gregles]

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Unbelievable detail Huw

Lovely

[Floribunda]

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Always a joy to see your macro shots Huw and these are no exception.
I love them all.

[Guest]

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Edit:
Huw, I have just removed from here a comparitive image of your 'fluff ball' (or whatever they're called) to a new thread of my own as I felt that it was too close to hijacking your thread, so apologies for that.

More Macro Madness (Response to Huw)

So the question arises, why buy a dedicated macro lens when comparable results can be had from much cheaper kit?

Now I concede that an XZ1 might be pushing it to catch a bee in flight.

[George Dorn]

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Thanks for posting these; I'm inspired!

[Greytop]

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WOW tremendous shots Huw.
The 60mm really is a superb lens, must give mine some more exercise.

Interesting to see that although the E-M5 is reputedly no good for Birds In Flight it seems pretty good for Flies In Flight.

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Peter, I agree the 60 mm is great little lens, however I find it a little short on occasion having owned the 4/3rds version of the 150 Sigma in the past. Sometimes it can be a bit of a challenge to sneak up on this smaller subjects

Cracking series of macro shots there Huw. Unfortunately, us poor deprived Northerners on the west coast are still waiting for the bees and flies and other macro madness subjects to arrive. The sun has finally appeared once or twice but still with cold winds which must be keeping them tucked up somewhere warm and cosy. I actually haven't seen a bee or hover fly in the garden since last year !

Regards,

John

Thanks John, I hope your weather improves soon, you could almost say it's a bit balmy down here at the moment

More superb macros Huw. Isn't that fly beautiful when seen close up! Lovely stuff.

Ron

Thanks Ron, I agree, I find macro quite fascinating.

All quite astonishing Huw. I applaud your reflexes in capturing the bee, some feat.

Thanks Mark, actually it wasn't as close as it appears (bit of a crop) never the less I was quite pleased with the result.

Unbelievable detail Huw

Lovely

Thanks Greg, much appreciated.

Always a joy to see your macro shots Huw and these are no exception.
I love them all.

Thanks Lyn, I'm glad you like them

Edit:
Huw, I have just removed from here a comparitive image of your 'fluff ball' (or whatever they're called) to a new thread of my own as I felt that it was too close to hijacking your thread, so apologies for that.

More Macro Madness (Response to Huw)

So the question arises, why buy a dedicated macro lens when comparable results can be had from much cheaper kit?

Now I concede that an XZ1 might be pushing it to catch a bee in flight.

Hi Mark, no worries dropping your images in here, I would be honoured
Your macro Dandelion (if that what it's called down under ) looks pretty spot on to me. It would be interesting to see how the XZ1 macro feature copes with tight shots of small insects

Thanks for posting these; I'm inspired!

Thanks George, glad you like them.

[Guest]

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Hi Mark, no worries dropping your images in here, I would be honoured Your macro Dandelion (if that what it's called down under ) looks pretty spot on to me. It would be interesting to see how the XZ1 macro feature copes with tight shots of small insects

Of course, come to think of it it's a dandelion over there and a dandelion downunder, I had just forgotten the name.
You might have to wait for Spring for an XZ1 macro shot of an insect which are presently conspicuous by their absence Huw.
I think they've all gone into hibernation. But you've thrown down the gauntlet mate and I accept the challenge !

[Ross the fiddler]

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I love your shots Huw & the Beefly in flight was a good catch.

[Greytop]

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Of course, come to think of it it's a dandelion over there and a dandelion downunder, I had just forgotten the name.
You might have to wait for Spring for an XZ1 macro shot of an insect which are presently conspicuous by their absence Huw.
I think they've all gone into hibernation. But you've thrown down the gauntlet mate and I accept the challenge !

Of course I'm forgetting the old north south seasons thing, I think I need to engage my brain before typing sometimes

I love your shots Huw & the Beefly in flight was a good catch.

Cheers Ross, there doesn't seem to be any about today (had a look over lunch) it seems a bit too windy.

[alfbranch]

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Great stuf Huw

[Greytop]

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Great stuf Huw

Thanks Alf, glad you like them

[Chevvyf1]

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Huw, stunningly amazing ! WoW what clarity in ALL you have blown me away

However, I note, no Spring Chicken though