New Lens, New Pictures!

**Russian Blue** · 08-07-2008, 06:59 PM

Hi, Everyone! Sorry I haven't been around, but life has been keeping me really busy. Gigi and Steve are doing great (and yes, I need to update their pictures as well).

Rob gave me a lens for a birthday present and I haven't had much time to try it out. We went to the cottage this past weekend and I spent a bit of time testing it. I still need practice, since the lens is a lot heavier than I'm used to and it pics up hand shake like crazy! So, I will definately use a tripod next time.

Here are some test pics in the field......

Love this bumblebee. It reminds me of a little elephant.

It then flew off, probably scared to death that I (or the camera) would eat it! Love its dangling legs!

It was so hard to get the focus right on this pic. Each time I focussed it would fly away.

This one is slightly better, but then the pic was overexposed. Like I said, I still need practice!

And, a feline pic! Here's a close up of Gigi's whiskers....

Thanks for taking a look!

**Catlady711** · 08-07-2008, 09:49 PM

Nice pix. That one doesn't look over exposed to me, it looks just fine.

What kind of lens is it?

**krazyaboutkatz** · 08-07-2008, 09:55 PM

All of the pictures look great to me.

I can't wait to see some new pictures of your furkids.

**shais_mom** · 08-07-2008, 11:33 PM

once again- FABULOUS pics!

have fun!

**Barbara** · 08-08-2008, 05:23 AM

Wow! As usual I would be happy if I made such an "over-exposed" picture. Admiring your talent and your patience

**Russian Blue** · 08-09-2008, 10:03 AM

Originally Posted by Catlady711

......That one doesn't look over exposed to me, it looks just fine.
What kind of lens is it?

It was so bright outside the petals were blinding. I already reduced the exposure, but it wasn't enough.

The lens is the Canon Macro 100mm. I'll still need to practice with it, still a beginner with this lens.

Originally Posted by krazyaboutkatz

I can't wait to see some new pictures of your furkids.

Thanks KAK! Yes, I'll have to organize a new cat thread.

Originally Posted by Barbara

Wow! As usual I would be happy if I made such an "over-exposed" picture. Admiring your talent and your patience

I'm only patient when I'm taking pics. For everything else in life, I'm not so patient!

Thanks for the comments and for taking a look guys!

**dukedogsmom** · 08-10-2008, 05:01 AM

Awesome pics! I can't wait until I get my camera! I love the 2nd to the last pic. Doesn't look overexposed to me, at all. I dread learning that stuff all over again. I had a college course but that was many moons ago.