Pasir Ris Park (Night), 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Pasir Ris Park. This is my first night macro shooting at this park. I went together with Yin Leng, Seng Wai and Samuel. Is fun and interesting. We need to help each other to shine on the subject. I find that night macro is much better than day macro as the subjects do not move a lot. Will have more night macro in future.

Location: Pasir Ris Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 24/04/2015, 07.20pm - 10.25pm

Public Transport:
MRT: East West Line alight at Pasir Ris station
Bus: No
Walk: At Pasir Ris station, walk towards Pasir Ris Green
Map: See the map for direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: F/8 - F14
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157652263867202/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Jurong Eco Garden, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Jurong Eco Garden. I went together with IMOG & NPSS members and was led by Sharon Lim. This is a long trail which link to Jurong Eco Garden. This macro site is not suitable for people who are not driving. It is a long walking distance from the bus stop to the macro site.

Location: Jurong Eco Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 25/04/2015, 08.00am - 12.10pm

Public Transport:
MRT: East West Line alight at Boon Lay station
Bus: At Boon Lay station bus interchange, take SBS 199
Alight at: Stop No.27171
Walk: See map
Map: The last image of this album

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: Kenko 36mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K - 5333K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157652200560705/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Admiralty Park, 4th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Admiralty Park. This is my second best macro shooting site.

Location: Admiralty Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 20/03/2015, 08.15am - 12.10pm

Public Transport:
MRT: North South Line alight at Woodland station
Bus: At Woodland station bus interchange, take SMRT 903
Alight at: second Stop No.46301 HLH Tyre & Battery
Walk: across to the opposite towards the left. After a short distance, you'll see a small open carpark connected to Sakura International Buffer Restaurant
Map: See the map and bus direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/8 - F16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157649757652384/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Gardens, 6th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Gardens.

Location: Botanic Gardens
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 18/03/2015, 08.15am - 12.20pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: 36mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/8 - F14
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5100K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651663550400/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

ZhengHua Forest, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at ZhengHua Forest. My first visit, quite a good place for macro shooting. This trip is organized by IMOG & NPSS. Thanks to Allan Lee, our trip leader.

Location: ZhengHua Forest
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 18/04/2015, 07.45am - 11.30am

Public Transport:
Bus: See the map for direction.
Walk: See the map for direction.
Map: Last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: 36mm + 20mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm + 20mm
Aperture: F/8 - F11
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651594154847/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Venus Drive, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Venus Drive. My first visit, a little disappointed. Not much subjects on that day.

Location: Venus Drive
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 10/03/2015, 08.30am - 01.00pm

Public Transport:
Bus: See the map for direction.
Walk: See the map for direction.
Map: Last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/6.3 - F16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4570K - 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651644179868/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

My Macro Setup

Just to share with you on my macro equipments setup. Any comments or questions are welcome.

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I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651548858040/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Dairy Farm Nature Park, 5th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Dairy Farm Nature Park. My fifth visit, still my favourite macro site.

Location: Dairy Farm Nature Park
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 06/03/2015, 08.45am - 01.30pm

Public Transport:
Bus: Take bus SMRT 700 and alight at bus stop no. 44369 Petir Rd., after Dairy Farm Rd.
Walk: From the bus stop, walk and cross the road towards carpark B. At the main entrance, turn to the left or right and start searching for your subject to shoot. Enjoy. :)
Map: See the map for direction (the last image of this album)

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes (bought and modified)
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/5.6 - F14
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K - 6852K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Photoshop Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651537069340/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Gardens, 8th (Oaks Training Macro Outing)

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Gardens. This trip is organized by Oaks Training, a free outing for our participants and together with our trainers. During the trip, our trainers have guided the participants on how to take macro photos as well as giving them tips. Visit Oaks Training Facebook here.

Participants:
Oaks's Trainer - Alaster, Yin Leng, Sherie & Husband, Wai Munn
Friend - Seng Wai (Macro Master)
Participants - Kelvin, Lai Fong, Khiew Kei

Location: Botanic Gardens
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 11/04/2015, 08.30am - 11.45am

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: Kenko 36mm
Tele Converter: No
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/8 - F10
Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/320
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651918358102/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

HortPark, 7th

Sharing some macro photos taken at HortPark. In this trip, my subjects are more on flowers.

Location: HortPark
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 04/02/2015, 07.30am - 11.35am

Public Transport:
MRT: No
LRT: No
Bus: Yes
Walk: Yes
Map: Yes, the last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: No
Tele Converter: Kenko TELEPLUS HD DGX 2.0X
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Tripod: Monopod

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 200
Focal Length: 100mm x 2
Aperture: F/5.6 - F18
Shutter Speed: 1/320 - 1/400
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4500K - 5050K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera Raw v6.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651899793595/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Thanggam Forest, 1st

Sharing some macro photos taken at Thanggam Forest. In this trip, I've joined IMOG who organized this macro outing. Thanks to the group, especially Yixiong who is the trip leader.

Location: Thanggam Forest
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 10/01/2015, 08.00am - 11.30am

Public Transport:
MRT: Take a MRT to Sengkang station.
LRT: From Sengkang station, take the LRT to Thanggam station.
Walk: In Thanggam station, walk across the overhead bridge towards the macro site. Enjoy. :)
Map: Yes, the last image of this album.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: Built-in Pop flash with Rogue Safari Pop-up Flash Booster
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: Monopod

Camera Settings:
ISO: 200 - 400
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/16 - F/20
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4300K - 5600K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have placed the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The pictures can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651352463029/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Garden, 4th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. Came here alone and guess what? Today is New Year Eve!

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 31/12/2014, 08.15am - 01.00pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: External Flash
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: No

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 320
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/4.5 - F/22
Shutter Speed: 1/250 - 1/320
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4300K - 5650K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have to place the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The picture can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157649387991213/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Garden, 3rd

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. This is another good and convenient place for macro photography.

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 08/12/2014, 07.15am - 01.15pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro 1:1
Extension Tube: Yes
Flash: Built-in Pop flash with Rogue Safari Pop-up Flash Booster
Diffuser: Self-made
Tripod: No

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100 - 640
Focal Length: 180mm + Tube
Aperture: F/6.3 - F/16
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 4200K - 5600K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Adobe Camera RAW v8.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

I have to place the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The picture can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651691545732/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.

Botanic Garden, 8th

Sharing some macro photos taken at Botanic Garden. This time round I went with two of my friends. Even though this is a short trip, but we do have fun and laughter.

Location: Botanic Garden
Country: Singapore
Date/Time: 01/04/2015, 10.20am - 12.15pm

Public Transport:
MRT: Take Circle Line and alight at Botanic Garden station.
Walk: Go up the escalator and enter Botanic Garden from the Bukit Timah gate. Enjoy. :)
Map: No map, not necessary.

Equipment:
Camera: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens : Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro USM IS
Extension Tube: Kenko 36mm
Flash: Canon Speedlite 270EX II x 2
Diffuser: Yes
Tripod: Monopod Velbon Ultra Stick L50

Camera Settings:
ISO: 100
Focal Length: 100mm + 36mm
Aperture: F/18
Shutter Speed: 1/250
Metering Mode: Centerweighted-Average
White Balance (manual): 5200K
Save in Format: RAW (CR2)
Converted Format: RAW (DNG)
Post Process: Lightroom v5.7

Click on the picture to enlarge.

I have to place the pictures in Flickr as my Google blog storage is already full. Sorry for the inconvenient.

The picture can be found here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/72157651296563798/

You can also visit my main album page here https://www.flickr.com/photos/almacro/sets/

Thanks for watching. Any comments are welcome.