Stuff In My Backyard

404Error · 08-31-2004, 12:57 PM

Part of my backyard is over grown this year so I went on a little tour of it with the macro lens for a closeup view of some interesting stuff out there. I'd bet you'd be surprised at what you can find in your own backyards too.

I started off checking out the *weeds* growing wild. Most looked just like common weeds but these were photo quality IMO.

404Error · 08-31-2004, 12:59 PM

A few more weeds.

404Error · 08-31-2004, 01:05 PM

Between the weeds there were lots of crawly things to check out too.

404Error · 08-31-2004, 01:08 PM

And then there was slimey things on the ground level too.

xoxoxoBruce · 08-31-2004, 01:00 PM

Nice pictures, lot of spiders this year, too.

jinx · 08-31-2004, 03:47 PM

Oohhh... ahhhh.... Very nice!

(where's the clapping smilie?)

ladysycamore · 08-31-2004, 04:39 PM

WOW nice macros 404.

What equipment are you using?

Dagney · 08-31-2004, 05:00 PM

I never thought I'd say this....but man, that slug is almost....(ALMOST) cute.

Clodfobble · 08-31-2004, 08:55 PM

Those are REALLY cool 404. The color saturation is great!

Elspode · 08-31-2004, 10:02 PM

For a minute there,, I thought we were going to see pictures of old trucks up on blocks, dead refrigerators and rusty swingsets.

This stuff was a lot better than that.

404Error · 09-01-2004, 01:54 AM

Thanks for the accolades everybody! I'm using an Olympus C-8080 with the built in macro setting for these pictures. I used Irfan View to crop and slightly enhance the color and contrast although the camera does take some great pictures as is. These backyard shots came out so well I think I'll try my hand at some pond life next.

Trilby · 09-01-2004, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 404Error

... I think I'll try my hand at some pond life next.

Nothing really gross, though, okay?

glatt · 09-01-2004, 07:42 AM

I'm really impressed with the ant one. Most ants don't stay still unless they are eating something. How did you get that shot? And how many tries did it take?

Did you use a tripod, or were these all handheld?

They all look outstanding.

404Error · 09-01-2004, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Nothing really gross, though, okay?

A big old bullfrog and maybe some cool looking plants is my target, I'll try to stay away from any gross slimey stuff!

Slothboy · 09-02-2004, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

For a minute there,, I thought we were going to see pictures of old trucks up on blocks, dead refrigerators and rusty swingsets.

This stuff was a lot better than that.

I second that.

08-31-2004, 12:57 PM	#1
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	Stuff In My Backyard Part of my backyard is over grown this year so I went on a little tour of it with the macro lens for a closeup view of some interesting stuff out there. I'd bet you'd be surprised at what you can find in your own backyards too. I started off checking out the weeds growing wild. Most looked just like common weeds but these were photo quality IMO. Attached Images __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

08-31-2004, 12:59 PM	#2
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	More Weeds A few more weeds. Attached Images __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

08-31-2004, 01:05 PM	#3
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	Creepy Crawlers Between the weeds there were lots of crawly things to check out too. Attached Images __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

08-31-2004, 01:08 PM	#4
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	Slimey Stuff And then there was slimey things on the ground level too. Attached Images __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

08-31-2004, 01:00 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Nice pictures, lot of spiders this year, too. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

08-31-2004, 03:47 PM	#6
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Oohhh... ahhhh.... Very nice! (where's the clapping smilie?) __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

08-31-2004, 04:39 PM	#7
ladysycamore "I may not always be perfect, but I'm always me." Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In Sycamore's boxers Posts: 1,341	WOW nice macros 404. What equipment are you using? __________________ "Freedom is not given. It is our right at birth. But there are some moments when it must be taken." ~Tagline from the movie "Amistad"~ "The Akan concept of Sankofa: In order to move forward we first have to take a step back. In other words, before we can be prepared for the future, we must comprehend the past." From "We Did It, They Hid It"

08-31-2004, 05:00 PM	#8
Dagney The Prodigal Brat Returneth Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 1,107	I never thought I'd say this....but man, that slug is almost....(ALMOST) cute. __________________ The Constitution gives every American the right to make a total fool out of himself. But that doesn't mean you need to.

08-31-2004, 08:55 PM	#9
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Those are REALLY cool 404. The color saturation is great!

08-31-2004, 10:02 PM	#10
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	For a minute there,, I thought we were going to see pictures of old trucks up on blocks, dead refrigerators and rusty swingsets. This stuff was a lot better than that. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-01-2004, 01:54 AM	#11
404Error Lecturer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CT USA Posts: 826	Thanks for the accolades everybody! I'm using an Olympus C-8080 with the built in macro setting for these pictures. I used Irfan View to crop and slightly enhance the color and contrast although the camera does take some great pictures as is. These backyard shots came out so well I think I'll try my hand at some pond life next. __________________ "To disarm the people is the most effectual way to enslave them." ~George Mason~

09-01-2004, 07:42 AM	#13
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I'm really impressed with the ant one. Most ants don't stay still unless they are eating something. How did you get that shot? And how many tries did it take? Did you use a tripod, or were these all handheld? They all look outstanding.

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