Macro photography is a hobby that I have been wanting to learn for a while now.
I don’t know what it is, but I love seeing the close up pictures showing the detail in a bugs eye, water droplet or a flower. I think I like seeing the beauty of little things that can’t otherwise be seen so easily.
I have been saving for a Macro Lens, but the one I want is pretty expensive. To bide my time, I just ordered a set of extension tubes and they came in yesterday! I played around with them for a bit, but it will take a little getting used to.
With the extension tubes on, your lens loses it’s autofocus ability, so that will take some time to learn. Here is a picture of my son’s bearded dragon, Spike with and without the extension tubes to give you a bit of the difference they can make. (you can right click and view image to see it bigger)
This image is with a Tamron 70-300 tele-macro lens only. Not a true macro lens, but it’s the closest I have to one.
This image is using the same Tamron lens, but with a $10 Extension Tube Set 
Here are a couple more pictures I took while playing around outside.
I’m thinking it the extension tubes are pretty cool, but I will eventually want to get the super macro lens that I have my eye on. What can I say, I like little things.
I do have a blog where I like to post the pictures I’ve taken. It’s not professional at all, it’s just a hobby that I enjoy. You can check it out if you like at mommystudio.com.
I would LOVE to do macro photography! I saw a macro photo of a snowflake once – it was incredible!
love these!
Amazing shots – love the clarity!
I need to start looking around for a true macro lens too. I love the details of everything I see in the world.
I would say you have a good ‘handle’ on macro shots! They are awesome! ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) linked with Camera Critters ^_^
You have a very nice macro shot. mee too ive been wanting to learn macro shot using the simple lenses i have.
Beautiful shots and colours. My little camera is so easy to carry around I hate to give it up. But if I did, I could get some better shots. Something to think about. – Margy
Awesome macro shots!
I’m amazed with Spike’s eye…
The pictures came out very well ! Love the little dragon !
Great phots! I am saving up for a macro lens too! Spike is a hansome guy. We have a 10 year Beardie.
I hope Spike can be around for that long!
Thanks for visiting!
stunning macros!
you’re a great photographer.
nicely done
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Thank you.
The second photo is great.
Regards and best wishes
your photos are beautiful! I would love to get a dslr and some nice lenses someday, close-ups and landscapes are my favorite:)
Amazing photos,this is fantastic