Wednesday, September 15, 2010

My Canon 100mm F2.8 Macro Lens

Macro photography reveals the detail of the small worlds which seems so familiar but is actually much unknown to us. It magnifies our excitement at the same time.

I like the feeling after pushing myself to the limit upon reaching the peak of Cerok Tokun. It is like releasing my final breath and ready for another rejuvenation. It is addictive. Similarly, macro photography is addictive too, but instead it makes me feeling like losing my last penny and cent: I have bought a Canon 100mm F2.8 macro lens recently.

This dragonfly welcomes you to turn its pictures into your desktop wallpaper. The more it appears, the more I’ll justify my investment.

Of course, I have put myself as one of those in the nature again. I used to assume so each and every time. They never complain no matter how I talk about them. Do you remember I have claimed that a mushroom has been climbing up a tree? It never writes a letter of protest since then.

28 comments:

Anonymous said...

Well now, congratulation on your new toy! It's worth your investment, since your photos are just gorgeous, Rainfield!

Ruthi said...

awesome. congratulations on the new lens. i am so jealous. i want one too. your dragonfly is so sharp. it worth all the pennies. i love macro shots.

LifeRamblings said...

congrats on your new gadget.

silent moments said...

enjoy your new toy! It has opened the doorway to an interesting world...

George said...

Congratulations on your new macro lens. I got a 60mm F.28 Canon macro a few months ago and am trying to learn to use it properly.

Kilauea Poetry said...

Omg!! Looks like I'm going to have to take a trip to the zoo to keep up with you?! (grin)) exotic macro shots! What exquisite detail- lovely wings!
One of us should start a new meme-(mugshot Monday)lol-

Sharkbytes said...

Love those EYES! Be seeing you.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

How long do you sit and wait for the dragon fly to come to you?

fufu said...

wow wow wow... i want your lens! :p

Grass said...

Congratulation to the new buy. Look at the nice background blur, it is really worth it...:-)

Mike said...

Rainfield, nice results, looks like the new lens is a good investment?

Redzlan aka Tabib said...

Looking forward to you coming macro work with this toy.
One of the best macro lens. Congratulation!

Frieda said...

Congratulations on your investment...you already used it very well.
The pictures are beautiful!

Kirigalpoththa said...

Excellent macros. I think those lenses are pretty good!

CH said...

It must be a very expensive toy. By the way, your dragonfly has flown to my wallpaper and has a long stay over here.

Unknown said...

Nice to see you have taken up macro, you have an eye for it and clearly tons of patience.

The Retired One said...

I bought the same exact lens, Rainfield...have been playing with it all summer!! LOVE IT!

eileeninmd said...

Awesome macro shots. You have done well. I have trouble trying to keep the dragonflies still for me take a good shot.

Ihsan Khairir said...

congrats on procuring a macro lens! the dragonfly is always a delight for macrophotography, because of its habit of perching on the same spot multiple times making it easier for us to wait and shoot...

I am eyeing a Nikon-mount Tamron SP90, but can't afford it yet...

RNSANE said...

What a delightful set of photographs. This guy actually looks so cute - not scary at all but friendly, with its big eyes. That lens is well worth the money!

Anonymous said...

You bought the Macro L lens? That's a great macro lens...and comes with an expensive price tag too.

rainfield61 said...

I am looking forward to the coming Sunday. I have not really played with my new toy, Canon 100mm f2.8 (without a L) macro lens.

Wow.... Sunday....

Jeannette StG said...

Great shots Rainfield!
Your macro really magnifies what you wanted to show us all along!

AVCr8teur said...

It looks like your new lens is paying off with pictures of beautiful creatures unseen with plain lenses.

betchai said...

oh so cute Rainfield, the dragonfly looks so pretty and cute. Now, we have the same macro lens I think :) hope you will enjoy it Rainfield.

Ayie said...

that's something i can't get in macro...great shots!

having fun with your new toy i believe?

Joanne Olivieri said...

Congrats! Rainfield, that lens is opening up a whole new world for you. These shots are amazing and your little critter is a cutie.

Harshi said...

Wow.. stunning photos! Your new lens sure seems handy. ^__^