Closeups using the RF 100mm L Macro Lens

[FloridaDrafter]

I really couldn't get close enough to call these macro, although after cropping, they probably are. Shot just a few hours before dark, so lighting wasn't optimal, but you shoot when you can and I kind of like the effect 🙂 All were hand held and even though I have "essential tremors", I am pretty happy with what I got. I was using the R5 with the RF 100mm f/2.8L Macro lens.

The flowers, Baldwins Eryngo, and the jumping spider, are about the size of a matchhead... Probably smaller.

Green Anole. SS 1/250th, f/8, ISO 4000Green Anole.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird. He flew up to the feeder while I was shooting the Anole. SS 1/400th, f/8, ISO 4000

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, male.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird. SS 1/400th, f/8, ISO 4000.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird, male. Heavy crop.

Jumping Spider, unknown species. SS 1/200th, f/9, ISO 10,000, WOW! It was dark and I needed some shutter speed 😉

Jumping Spider, female.

Jumping Spider, unknown species. SS 1/200th, f/9, ISO 10,000, WOW!

Jumping Spider, female.

Black and Orange Mud Dauber. She is sipping from a from drop of sugar water... You have to look close to see it. SS 1/160th, f/8, ISO 10,000.

Black and Orange Mud Dauber.

Baldwins Eryngo, immature. SS 1/160, f/8, ISO 4000.

Baldwins Eryngo immature bloom.

Baldwins Eryngo, mature. SS 1/200, f/8, ISO 4000.

Baldwins Eryngo mature bloom.

Baldwins Eryngo, going to seed. SS 1/250, f/8, ISO 4000.

Baldwins Eryngo forming seeds.

Newton

[shadowsports]

Newton,

Great photos.  Many frameable.  Nice!

[FloridaDrafter]

Thank you, Rick! Most do print nicely and I make calendars to send out as Christmas gifts, usually birds 🙂

Newton 

[Tintype_18]

Newton, our son selects 12 photos and turns them into a calendar as a Christmas present. We can't bring ourselves to toss any of them. BTW, oldest grandchild is 15 so we have a nice calendar collection. The bird calendar gives me ideas.

[Tintype_18]

Excellent photos. The wife likes to take photos of hummingbirds from the kitchen window. One can see the glint of sunlight on the drop of water just over the wasp's head. Thanks for sharing! BTW, the anole photo could be used as an ad for a monster movie.😉

[Tronhard]

Beautiful Images there, Newton!!!