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The knifes are all colored like that. I didn't add any color at all. pic We ordered them years ago and they are still working well. https://www.amazon.com/Tomodachi-Hampton-Forge-Rainbow-Titanium/dp/B00GD6J51K/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_79_bs_lp_tr_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=N4CMNCWV0XAKZTPY3JF7

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I'm a beginner, using the reversed lens technique.
Critiques appreciated!

Nice! I recently took some macro photos and captured some spiders and other insects. I love being able to get as close as I do, but I'd really like to get even closer as you have. What lens are you using? I'm going to guess at least 100mm fixed macro?

Here's how I took it, and a closeup under the lens

This is a little logitech webcam that I cut the IR filter off of to use for infrared computer vision, so I decided to take a photo of the exposed sensor and try and capture the tiny little RGGB microlenses on the bayer array.

And here is another photo of the vein that runs down the center of the leaf. https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelostvertex/13902186962

And here is the one I did from last year. https://www.flickr.com/photos/thelostvertex/8782561783/

The photographer has an incredible collection of macro photos of insects and spiders and other arthropods, and they're all available to download for free at full resolution with no watermarks! His flickr page is here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/johnhallmen/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/c4rr07/13189060545/lightbox/ is a reasonable example of one of my photos, but I was able use flash there, which I don't often. And it's not as close as OPs. EXIF data should be attached to the pic.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/c4rr07/13189050925/lightbox/ is one where I didn't use flash. Unfortunately my home monitor is too bright, as it's set up for gaming, which often leads me to overestimate the brightness of my photos when I upload them.

A cheap clip on lenses exactly like this, though the exact kit I bought was cheaper so you don't need pricey ones. They take a bit of work to get good shots from but pictures can turn out pretty nice.

https://www.amazon.com/iPhone-Ailun-Universal-Samsung-BlackBerry/dp/B01E18OYVW

Original 2000 x 1500 image: https://pixabay.com/photos/striped-core-butterflies-butterfly-354528/

This was enhanced to around 8000 x 6000 pixels.

So this is the plant I shot https://pixabay.com/photos/purple-heart-plant-wandering-jew-2927782/

And I thought I could post pictures in the comments but I can't. I use focus stacking and this automated rail, along with a custom lens that I also crafted myself with a 10x microscope objective mounted on my camera. If you guys want me to I can post the picture as a story on my Instagram (@invisibl.landscapes)

Reach me if you have any question, just wanted to share this picture I'm very content of ! :)

Sure did! I got the clip-on lens from Amazon and it is called an Apexel clip-on macro lens. Here’s the link- Apexel Professional 12X/24X Advanced Macro Lens for iPhone 6/6plus 6plus/6S Plus SE Samsung S6/S6 Edge S7/S7 Edge HTC and Android Phones & Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IMV2QL4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_mt0pDbZJ9YEVH

It was already flat. i got a bunch of them from Amazon. Not the exact product, but here’s a link to something similar Amazon Link

Jumping Spiders are pretty easy to take care of! I've went above and beyond to make sure they're super safe, but just a bit of warmth, sunlight, food, and water is all they need.

Here's the enclosure I use. Lots of websites online say they need cross ventilation, so this is perfect as it provides that and is dirt cheap. Amazon Link Enclosure

Here's a good care sheet below if you're ever interested in one. jumping Spider care sheet

For the TLDR * Small enclosure with cross ventilation * Spray water on side of container every day to raise humidity a bit and provide water for spider as he walks over it * Feed every 2-3 days. Don't leave food overnight as it could hurt your spider * Try and feed him food from stores to ensure it has no pesticides * Keep temperatures around 21C - 32C. I use a heatlamp with a temperature controller. * Keep humidity around 50-60%. I use a simple humidifier with a Humidify Controller *Bright light. I use a grow light to be sure he gets some type of sunlight. I also have this connected to a timer so it turns itself on in the morning and off at night.

That's about it. Once you set up the light, humidity and temperature, you just feed him every few days and spray once a day. Super simple!

You can find Jumping Spiders in the wild or purchase them online. I bought two online for $15 each (+$30 shipping), or find one outside your home. I have 1 that I found outside and I just find him flies for him to eat from my back yard. He love them! When he gets larger, I'll start to give him store bought crickets.

Let me know if you have any other questions :)

I just got a notification that the lens is currently $319 on amazon, it is almost always $400. I would buy it today if you really want it.

https://www.amazon.com/Venus-Laowa-Ultra-Macro-Manual/dp/B013TQJYW6?SubscriptionId=AKIAI2TWEDSMJWGPXOQQ&tag=camelalertsizer-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B013TQJYW6

hmmm, a "real" macro lense is quite expensive. I started with the kit lense and something of the likes of this

https://www.amazon.com/Close-Up-Diopters-Magnificatoin-FujiFilm-Camcorders/dp/B01N9CXVBX/ref=sr_1_39?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=NINB2YOJDJQW&keywords=canon+macro+adapter&qid=1557827067&s=gateway&sprefix=can...

more than enough for getting started.

I believe its Infinite, but here is the exact one: https://www.amazon.com/AmScope-Plan-Achromatic-Objective-Knurled/dp/B01G4CCGRC/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1545426947&sr=8-3&keywords=amscope+4x

I didn't make it, I modified one already available on Amazon for $17!

The thing on top is a built-in LED light to help better see subjects when shooting in the dark. It has a flexible neck to move it around. I can also stick it inside a small hole I cut in the top of the diffuser to stabilize it better.

camera setup:

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 with 4x Easy-Macro (rubberband type) lens attached

photo info:

f/2.2

1/268 sec

4.8 mm

ISO 40

I just picked up one of these

http://www.amazon.com/Tamron-AF-90mm-2-8-Di/dp/B00021EEA4

for $280 shipped on Ebay, and I really like it so far. Honestly though, if you have a decent 50mm prime or something already I would suggest just getting a set of decent extension tubes. I would also suggest getting a cheap flashgun and a diffuser, you can buy a fully manual one for like $30 on Amazon.

Unfortunately it's the 18-135 kit lens that came with it, combined with some extension tubes. I'm essentially using zooming to set the focus since apparently it doesn't let you use the focus ring while not attached to the camera (it's one of these).

This lens has lots of chromatic aberration and other weird artifacts, especially when using extension tubes. I'd love to upgrade to a better lens some day (specifically a macro lens). When paired with the extension tubes, hopefully it would look better!