60mm macro does portraits too!

[michaelb]

I was out this weekend trying to use mainly one lens....I used my 60mm macro for portraits, sports (horseback riding and water skiing), landscapes and I even got in a couple of macros!! ;)

It's a damn versatile lens.

Here's my niece with her favorite "pet"....

Converted from RAW, no PP.





f/3.2
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1288/1253930060_eab72e42bd.jpg

[Spookonthe8ball]

Nice framing of your freckled niece and favorite calf. Looks sharp!
Do you have any examples of a sure enough macro from that lens? I am thinking about getting a macro lens and am just checking out what is out there and available. Your post is a good sell for the 60mm Canon:)
Spook

[sjseto]

Beautiful, Michael! Worthy of printing and framing. It's cool that you're able to use your 60mm for more than just its intended purpose.

Stephanie

[No Control]

Ahh very cute shot. I'm a vegetarian, by the way, so I love that she loves cows. :D

[michaelb]

Nice framing of your freckled niece and favorite calf. Looks sharp!
Do you have any examples of a sure enough macro from that lens? I am thinking about getting a macro lens and am just checking out what is out there and available. Your post is a good sell for the 60mm Canon:)
Spook



Thanks. Its a great macro lens; here are a few of my favorites....


http://farm1.static.flickr.com/234/518909168_a55c0f0a47.jpg




http://farm1.static.flickr.com/239/518933458_e9fa688c20.jpg





http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1191/553565217_0637cbbd54.jpg

[Nickcanada]

Mike that is fantastic! What great colour and contrast! That lens just went up on the priority list!

[michaelb]

Mike that is fantastic! What great colour and contrast! That lens just went up on the priority list!

Thanks Nick. I'll tell you what, since I like you so much, how about an even trade for the 35L? :D

[24Peter]

Very nice photos Michael. It's hard to tell from one pic, but your niece looks very photogenic - so much so people might pay to use her in their ads. Do you have any more shots of her?

I'm also with Drew on the vegitarian thing - and Rock-land rocks! :D

[michaelb]

Very nice photos Michael. It's hard to tell from one pic, but your niece looks very photogenic - so much so people might pay to use her in their ads. Do you have any more shots of her?

I'm also with Drew on the vegitarian thing - and Rock-land rocks! :D


Thanks Peter. She is very photogenic, but I don't think ads would be her thing. Although, perhaps I should suggest it - maybe I could be her agent! ;)

[Spookonthe8ball]

Thanks for the samples Michael. They were very nice. I love the sharpness of that lens.
Spook

[Honest Gaza]

Michael...love that last black and white shot :).

I'm no vegetarian....but I love cows too :D

.....and you all thought Kiwis only liked sheep :p :D

[drama]

Very nice shot, love the expression & smile :)
Wish the calfs ear was not cropped out though

I love the B&W flower macro too