Here are my El Segundo Farmer's Market photos--all of them with the 60 mm macro lens!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

[Solly Mack]

1. You're doing that lens proud!

Wonderful shots!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Oh, thank you so much, my dear Solly!

I'm not sure I deserve your praise, but I know you mean it!

[spooky3]

2. Once again, you set a new standard! Beautiful. Thanks. nt

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Oh my goodness, my dear spooky3!

Thank you so much! I can't wait to improve, both in my technique and in my understanding of what I'm doing!

[2naSalit]

5. Nice...

My sister gave me a minipod sort of thing that can strap the camera to things and she also gave me one that straps it to your hand as well as other things, sometimes it helps stabilize my motion. I found that holding perfectly still can be hard sometime. I hardly use them but I have and they did help. When the image subject covers such a small area, even your heartbeat can foul a good shot.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. Thanks so much, my dear 2naSalit!

I've never used a monopod, but I have heard how useful they can be. I've learned to hold my breath when shooting something tricky. The camera actually freezes the image when you press the shutter halfway, and then you can get the photo! It's great when it works.

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Peggy, you've definitely got the hang of it,

These are so gorgeous. My favorites are those gold balls and the leaves of kale/spinach.

I think Andy would be very proud!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Thank you so much, my dear Diamond_Dog!

I love the gold balls so much! I love the depth of field in that one. And those leaves! They really turned out, with the shadows just a bit enhanced.

I suspect he would be.

[dai13sy]

7. Your artwork is wonderful

I love that the smallest detail is not ignored in any picture. Thank you

[CaliforniaPeggy]

10. Thank you so much, my dear dai13sy!

This is what I do, and I have a great time!