Some interesting macro photos

I like them. If you still have that lense on loan, TAKE MORE.

Try taking one of a match just as it is being lit.

Like this??



I took about 20 photos, and this is the closest to "ignition" that I got.

With a little more practice, I think I could get the match at the point the head has ignited, but just before it erupts into flame. I also was holding the match in my hand, over a candle. I suspect if I fix the match to some sort of mount, I could get the match itself in much better focus.

Thanks for the great idea!

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That mounting idea is great!

Have you tried having someone else light the match?

Also, does that camera have a setting where multiple shots can be taken one after another very quickly, that can increase your odds of getting the shot you desire.

Well here is what I did. I laid the match on the top of a vase - the match is one of those long fireplace matches, so this worked just fine. I placed a black fleece jacket of mine behind it, so that there would be absolutely nothing reflective in the background. I then placed a light source so that it shone on the match, in an effort to help illuminate the match stick itself.

I was then able to light the match using a lighter, yet the match itself remained still. That's why the photo below is in much better focus.

I do have a remote that I could use to increase the odds of getting a "hit" at the right time, but I think the shot below turned out well enough - at least for me



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Yes that shot is great, the extra light source seems to have helped a lot.

You should try strking the match on a matchbox, the sparks created are amazing, I'll try and find a pic that I'm thinking of.

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No help on the match ligthing picture yet....I'll keep looking though.

You may have to right-click and click 'view image' to see it.

Well, I'm trying to think how I would get an in focus picture of a moving match (striking on the box) without a very short shutter speed. That means a lot of light, which would mean you would hardly see the sparks, I am thinking.

Any ideas?

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Try not moving the match, but the matchbox.

I thought of that just about the time I hit the "Submit" button

I am out of town at present, but might give this a go when I get home in a few days. Thanks again for a great idea!

And BTW, I have decided to keep the macro lense

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yes! i love those pics and will look forward to more. i like the critters,too. just be safe, don't set your fleece jacket, or your new macro lens on fire! ;-)

That's a good choice

Really kewl pictures!