Marvelous images - what are the image details?

most impressive

regards
Martin
( http://www.mgnastro.org/wildlife )

I've had the pleasure of owning a 150mm sigma macro for about a year, and despite its slow focus it produces pin-sharp images with my canon 30d body. It also has the advantage of being a pretty decent 150mm telephoto lens at the same time , which does come in handy. I have no experience of other mac...

Hi chaps, Wandering around Monkwood today in search of anything that would stay still long enough for me to photograph it, I came across a Southern Hawker that kindly oblidged ( nothing else stayed still for more than a few seconds ) - this stayed put for 10 minutes 8) http://s144930091.websitehome....

Thank you Dave & Guy.

The Cryptocheilus was really bugging me

Here is a close up crop of the Brintesia circe from another shot.. ( still processing all of my holiday shots )

www.mgnastro.org/gifs/bfly2.jpg

kind regards
Martin
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Hi everybody, It's been a while since I last posted, but I purchased a sigma 150mm macro lens for my birthday :D :D and have gone bananas with it recently , as you would. Anyway, in France I took this , and am not entirely sure what it is http://www.mgnastro.org/gifs/bfly1.jpg ( 1/160 sec@f2.8, ISO ...

Hi everybody, I take two types of imaging , 1. astronomical imaging for astrometric and photometric data , and this is not edited at all - the raw data must not be manipulated, and 2. images for fun i.e. astrophotography , family, butterflies etcetc and because they aren't of scientific interest I h...

ME memememe - it arrived yesterday !

wahoo

nice shot Mr Eccles - what lens was that with?

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Martin
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Marvelous shots ! and yes ^^^ what kit did you use there?

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Martin
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well I've just bought a Manfrotto 680b with Manfrotto 234rc head brand new and cheaply ( thank you ebay 8) ) , so thanks for the advice. I can't believe just how light it is ! I'm off to the Cosford Air Show next weekend so will give it a try then. many thanks Martin ( http://www.mgnastro.org/wildli...

Amazing ! Thanks for sharing

Thanks Mike - it was slowely dawning on me that is the wisest choice of action to take - roll on july - my eta for my sigma ( well the wife points to get it anyway )

Martin
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hello everybody,
Can I have a quick sound off from people about the canon 500 close-up lens please? I have the chance to buy one from a collegue very cheaply but am not sure it is best to save the ££ for my sigma macro.

thanks
Martin
( http://www.mgnastro.org/wildlife.html )

27th of Jan to be precise.

Most impressive shots - thanks for sharing.

regards
Martin
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hello everyone, Not sure what type this is - I found this resting in my shed in january - can anyone help identify this please? http://s144930091.websitehome.co.uk/gifs/bugs/b1.jpg and http://s144930091.websitehome.co.uk/gifs/bugs/b2.jpg many thanks Martin ( http://www.mgnastro.org/wildlife.html )

Steve,
How far away from the targets were you for those shots?

I'm eyeing up the sigma 150mm for july

thanks
Martin
( http://www.mgnastro.org/wildlife.html )

Hi everybody, ok - I'm now of the distinct opinion that I need a tripod/monopod ( probably a monopod for portability ) for my 30d. Could you kindly give your thoughts on your monopod and its pros & cons & if you won the lottery which one would you choose , not that I have won the lottery but...

well this is a bit OT as I'm fairly sure there isn't a horsefly forum anywhere, but here you go anyway.. I got my 25mm EF2 canon extender today to increase the macro capability of my 17-85mm zoom , ( via HK and £40 cheaper than jessops ) and the only convenient target was a tatty horsefly taking ref...

What is the camera you are using Dave?

Martin
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