MMCA # 1 - Still

megaweb · 25th January 2005

MMCA # 1 - Still.

We would like to start a project called Monthly "Macros and Close-ups" Assignment (MMCA).

Objectives
The objectives of this monthly assignment, is to:

learn how to utilise your camera equipment for Macro and Closeup photography
Skills development
Learn to appreciate the natural environment around us
Show case your works.

We will kick off the first assignment starting today and the last day of photo postings will end at 28th Feb'05.

The Rules and Guidelines are very simple:-

The photo must be related to the assignment Topic.
Photo can be taken anytime.
Each member is only allowed to post 1 photo for each assignment.
There will not be any critique or comments allowed
Image size should be less than 700 pixels at maximum width and less than 120KB in file size.
Include a Title and Description for your images. Additional EXIF data is optional.

Member fails to abide to the above rules, will have their images deleted without notice.

Please read here on how to post your photos. For more enquiry, please read and post in this thread.

One winner will be selected at the end of the Assignment. The winner for this Assignment will win away a Apple iPod Shuffle (512M).
see http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/

Post your shot in this thread to participate this Assignment.

melvynyeo · 9th February 2005

Twig Caterpillars are also called Loopers because the caterpillars move by curving their bodies into loops. They are also known as Inch Worms because they apparently measuring off one inch at a time as they move. Caught this beauty mimic a twig.

You can't see me

ortega · 15th February 2005

I am new at Macro so bear with me

tankm · 20th February 2005

The Brown Grass Spider made their web on grass. This photo is taken early morning where the water dew is still formed on the spider web. As the sun rises, the dew will be gone.

Jeff · 20th February 2005

So beautiful yet so fragile. Blooms and withers.

80% full-frame, ISO100, 1/30s, F/32, built-in flash fired.

macross · 21st February 2005

Don't Make Sudden Move

My pal spotted this Striped Kukri Snake while we were at Pulau Ubin on 19 Feb, by the roadside, just a couple of steps in front of him. Judging from the shape of the head, it seems non-venomous. So, after some initial shots, I decided to prone down to get a close-up shots. My pal was standing by, looking out for vehicles, and keeping an eye on this snake in case it wanted to try something dangerous.

asturias105 · 21st February 2005

Hi, had a thought over the last pic i posted, and eventually felt that it did not adhere to the theme, so here's the one that i will be posting up.

This flower is one variety of Dahlia, taken in Sentosa's flower display. Like it very much because of its strong colours.

tchuanye · 21st February 2005

Took this mudskipper at Pulau Ubin. Had to approach slow while maintaining my camera low and near the ground. Was about 30 cm away to take the pic.

ExposureTime : 1/125Sec
FNumber : F8.0
ExposureProgram : Manual
ISOSpeedRatings : 50
No flash
Cropped

eikin · 24th February 2005

bathing in warmth

a little grasshopper enjoying a nice morning sunbath in a fallen frangipani ...

Falcon · 27th February 2005

This fly is a favourite subject to macro shooters because you can find plenty of details on it. I was quite lucky to get this shot and the sharpness was due to 3 factors. Firstly, the fly was very still. It did not move at all for a couple of seconds. Secondly, I was able to position myself in a rather comfortable position thus able to get the camera to be as still as possible with little/no handshake. Last but not least, the weather condition played an important role. The air was still with no breeze at all.

USM · 27th February 2005

sil · 28th February 2005

From far, the formation on these insects looked like a flower.
On a closer look, then I noticed they are sharing the same "food". Therefore, the title "All 4 One".

nuts · 28th February 2005

Title : Sulphar Alder
Description :

A fresh unspoilt white Sulphur Alder found in Pulau Ubin.

zenesh · 28th February 2005

Something different. =)

damithc · 28th February 2005

Mine is not much of a shot. a bug stuck in a drop of water. usually i do a lot of PS, but i think this one was an exception. Just wanted to chip in, in the spirit of participation...

Sgt. Pepper · 28th February 2005

Here's my chip in, in the spirit of participation too...

I hope the rest of the guys here will come and support. Few hours to go!

Cheers!

f16, 1/125s, ISO200 (Uncropped)

ockly · 28th February 2005

Danger in the Still – This cricket is not aware of the danger while the brown spider camouflages herself with the environment. In a split-second, the spider is enjoying her breakfast with a fatal bite with its fangs. “An insect a day keeps the doctor away” Spiders are capable of selecting their prey and gain a balance diet. They could consume their prey many times their size or go without food for a week or longer.

[F/11, 1/125s, ISO400, Flash, Uncropped]

simonsng · 28th February 2005

here is my contribution to the first MMCA

ckwong · 28th February 2005

F16, 1/125 ISO200

Taihigh · 28th February 2005

Hi,
like to try share my 1st shoot here.
Get this shot together with a group of friendly NPS guys in SBWP.
Thanks Chee Wai for the 180mm Lens, Arron advise and others.
Shot with FE10, 180mm sigma, F32, 1/60sec, Fuji Sensia 100

25th January 2005	#1
megaweb Moderator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: East Posts: 8,125	MMCA # 1 - Still MMCA # 1 - Still. We would like to start a project called Monthly "Macros and Close-ups" Assignment (MMCA). Objectives The objectives of this monthly assignment, is to: learn how to utilise your camera equipment for Macro and Closeup photography Skills development Learn to appreciate the natural environment around us Show case your works. We will kick off the first assignment starting today and the last day of photo postings will end at 28th Feb'05. The Rules and Guidelines are very simple:- The photo must be related to the assignment Topic. Photo can be taken anytime. Each member is only allowed to post 1 photo for each assignment. There will not be any critique or comments allowed Image size should be less than 700 pixels at maximum width and less than 120KB in file size. Include a Title and Description for your images. Additional EXIF data is optional. Member fails to abide to the above rules, will have their images deleted without notice. Please read here on how to post your photos. For more enquiry, please read and post in this thread. One winner will be selected at the end of the Assignment. The winner for this Assignment will win away a Apple iPod Shuffle (512M). see http://www.apple.com/ipodshuffle/ Post your shot in this thread to participate this Assignment. __________________ See my Photo Gallery at the Clubsnap \| Pbase Last edited by megaweb; 25th January 2005 at 09:04 AM.

9th February 2005	#2
melvynyeo Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,937	Twig Caterpillars Twig Caterpillars are also called Loopers because the caterpillars move by curving their bodies into loops. They are also known as Inch Worms because they apparently measuring off one inch at a time as they move. Caught this beauty mimic a twig. You can't see me

15th February 2005	#3
ortega Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorthEast Posts: 16,938	Hibiscus (I think) I am new at Macro so bear with me __________________ The Law

20th February 2005	#4
tankm Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,632	Still of the Morning The Brown Grass Spider made their web on grass. This photo is taken early morning where the water dew is still formed on the spider web. As the sun rises, the dew will be gone.

20th February 2005	#5
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,544	From Mum's garden So beautiful yet so fragile. Blooms and withers. 80% full-frame, ISO100, 1/30s, F/32, built-in flash fired.

21st February 2005	#6
macross Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bedok Posts: 608	Don't Make Sudden Move My pal spotted this Striped Kukri Snake while we were at Pulau Ubin on 19 Feb, by the roadside, just a couple of steps in front of him. Judging from the shape of the head, it seems non-venomous. So, after some initial shots, I decided to prone down to get a close-up shots. My pal was standing by, looking out for vehicles, and keeping an eye on this snake in case it wanted to try something dangerous.

21st February 2005	#7
asturias105 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 605	Where flower blooms so does hope Hi, had a thought over the last pic i posted, and eventually felt that it did not adhere to the theme, so here's the one that i will be posting up. This flower is one variety of Dahlia, taken in Sentosa's flower display. Like it very much because of its strong colours. __________________ My Blog Last edited by asturias105; 21st February 2005 at 10:10 PM. Reason: changing of photo

21st February 2005	#8
tchuanye Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,202	I'm so STILL the fly is perched on me...... Took this mudskipper at Pulau Ubin. Had to approach slow while maintaining my camera low and near the ground. Was about 30 cm away to take the pic. ExposureTime : 1/125Sec FNumber : F8.0 ExposureProgram : Manual ISOSpeedRatings : 50 No flash Cropped __________________ My Gallery: http://www.tchuanye.smugmug.com/ Eqpt: http://www.tchuanye.smugmug.com/gallery/271702 Last edited by tchuanye; 22nd February 2005 at 12:04 AM.

24th February 2005	#9
eikin Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 東京 Tokyo Posts: 10,920	bathing in warmth a little grasshopper enjoying a nice morning sunbath in a fallen frangipani ... __________________ APAD

27th February 2005	#10
Falcon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,876	Just a Fly This fly is a favourite subject to macro shooters because you can find plenty of details on it. I was quite lucky to get this shot and the sharpness was due to 3 factors. Firstly, the fly was very still. It did not move at all for a couple of seconds. Secondly, I was able to position myself in a rather comfortable position thus able to get the camera to be as still as possible with little/no handshake. Last but not least, the weather condition played an important role. The air was still with no breeze at all.

27th February 2005	#11
USM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 14,325

28th February 2005	#12
sil Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: ABC Market Posts: 340	All 4 One From far, the formation on these insects looked like a flower. On a closer look, then I noticed they are sharing the same "food". Therefore, the title "All 4 One".

28th February 2005	#13
nuts Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,764	Title : Sulphar Alder Description : A fresh unspoilt white Sulphur Alder found in Pulau Ubin. __________________ Roving Light Travel Photography Roving Light TravelPhotoBlog

28th February 2005	#14
zenesh Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 165	Yummy! Something different. =)

28th February 2005	#15
damithc Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NUS Posts: 387	in the spirit of participation Mine is not much of a shot. a bug stuck in a drop of water. usually i do a lot of PS, but i think this one was an exception. Just wanted to chip in, in the spirit of participation...

28th February 2005	#16
Sgt. Pepper Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,149	135 degrees Here's my chip in, in the spirit of participation too... I hope the rest of the guys here will come and support. Few hours to go! Cheers! f16, 1/125s, ISO200 (Uncropped)

28th February 2005	#17
ockly Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 1,141	Danger in the Still Danger in the Still – This cricket is not aware of the danger while the brown spider camouflages herself with the environment. In a split-second, the spider is enjoying her breakfast with a fatal bite with its fangs. “An insect a day keeps the doctor away” Spiders are capable of selecting their prey and gain a balance diet. They could consume their prey many times their size or go without food for a week or longer. [F/11, 1/125s, ISO400, Flash, Uncropped] __________________ O

28th February 2005	#18
simonsng Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Central Posts: 726	here is my contribution to the first MMCA __________________ Bloggerfly - Migrated my Blog Bloggerfly Gallery

28th February 2005	#19
ckwong Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 117	What's up F16, 1/125 ISO200

28th February 2005	#20
Taihigh Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jurong Posts: 204	Green Hooper Cute Face Hi, like to try share my 1st shoot here. Get this shot together with a group of friendly NPS guys in SBWP. Thanks Chee Wai for the 180mm Lens, Arron advise and others. Shot with FE10, 180mm sigma, F32, 1/60sec, Fuji Sensia 100