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  1. A few super macros

    Using the 20mm extension tube and my Macro lens, I shot a few more images from above. I'm still trying to improve how I edit RAW pictures during post processing.


    Birdsnest twig
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    Drew's acro tips
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    Drew's acro skin - love the colors and texture.
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    Red Planet skin visible in the center between the corallites.
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  2. Stacked extension tubes

    For a long time now, I've followed discussion of extension tubes for macro photography. And a few years ago, I looked up what they cost and quickly dismissed them. However, in the back of my mind, I kept thinking "what if those are really what I need to get these stellar macro shots?"

    Probably a year ago, I considered getting them again. I talked to someone that had them, and to someone else that had used some... one person said I could use the cheap plastic tubes (less than $10) ...