macro Archive

4Thu April 28, 2011
Extension Tube Snafu?

The other day, I experienced something really strange when using my macro extension tubes with my 50mm lens. When I attached my 50mm lens to…
12Mon April 25, 2011
Scavenger Hunt Sunday!

This is my first week participating in the awesome Ashley Sisk‘s Scavenger Hunt Sunday. And by “week” I mean that late Saturday night I read…
14Mon April 18, 2011
Cheap Macro Extension Tubes

Photography is an expensive hobby. I firmly believe art can be achieved with any camera, however the more I learn about photography, the more I…
12Thu March 10, 2011
Simplicity Photography Challenge: Macro

Earlier today I was chasing the cat back inside when I noticed pretty little purple flowers in the grass. I thought about grabbing my 50mm…
10Thu October 21, 2010
My New 18-105mm Lens!

When I started Project 365, I had only a 50mm lens. Money prohibited us from buying another, but our tax refund recently came through and…
21Sat July 24, 2010
Friday Finds Feedback: Warm Fuzzies!

This afternoon I received such a nice, thoughtful response from one of the photographers whose work was highlighted in yesterday’s Friday Finds: Macros. Here’s a…
15Fri July 23, 2010
Friday Finds: Macros

This week’s Friday Finds is going to be a little different. Since I’ve been so involved in the Problogger 31 Days to Build a Better…
5Fri July 16, 2010
Friday Finds: Camera Phone Shots

Welcome to another week of Friday Finds! I am glad that I opened up this challenge to participants because I had so much fun looking…
20Fri July 16, 2010
Close-Up Macro Lens Filter Set

My Close-Up Filter Set arrived! Before I move onto its greatness, I want to share some shots I took for Faith’s Simplicity eCourse. The second…