Today I got my 100th follower, and I was very happy. It made me think that today something special needs to be done, something innovative. So, I revisited an issue I had previously, how to take macro photos on a budget. The macro lens I am aiming for, is still pretty much out of my reach, but lens reversal, that can be done right…so lets try it.
I pulled out my body cap and hollowed it out, and stuck one of the UV filters to it, thread facing outward. 
I put a bit of sticking tape to reinforce the joint, and voila! my lens reversal system is ready. Now, does it manage to hold the lens?
Oohhh yeeaahh!!! Works fine till here. Lets test!
By the results, I am happy. No, they are not as nice as a macro lens, but surely a huge improvement than using the macro filters. Check the previous post here and see for yourself.
The DOF is incredibly small, maybe 2 or 3 millimeters deep, at a maximum, when the aperture is open wide. Keeping the aperture open is an issue, needs to be done manually. I wont lie, to take a photo, I needed to shoot at least 10, and it is tiresome. But the results are very much satisfying. Am working on some more close ups, hopefully will post them soon.
Cheers!!
The TPTC Blog!! 
Beautiful photography and congrats for your 100th follower …. Wishing you many more 🙂 🙂
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thank you 🙂
Beautiful pics! You have a great sense of perspective, I think. 🙂
:p thanks 🙂
Interesting! What did you use to stick the filter?
Fevi quick worked just fine. after that, you can always wrap a bit of sticking plaster on the outside.
Congratulations and the pics have come up pretty good.
thank you 🙂 am still working to improve
Congrats!!
Thank You 🙂
I know nothing of photography, unfortunately, I just love your pictures. And gosh, the details! That is an awesome job you did there.
Oh and congratulations on 100 followers, great achievement! Keep up the great work ^_^
Thank you Ana 🙂
Do have a look at the travelogues too when you get some time 🙂
I’ll try; my life is a bit hectic at the moment but I will do my best!
No hurries at all 🙂