I am now up to four cameras. A Canon S2 IS, a Canon SD800 IS, a Canon S5 IS, and a few DSLRs, the Sony A350, A550, and A77. For years my macro shots were usually shot with a Raynox DCR-250 macro adapter. I later got real macro lenses but when I want to get really close up, I still use the Raynox adapter.

You can see from my sets, I like to shoot macros a lot. Here is what my macro setup looks like on my point and shoot Canon S5.

My New Macro Setup

Another variation on attaching a flashlight.

My Macro Flash Setup

And here is some of my DSLR stuff.

My Sony

And my current flashlight solution.

Macro Setup

Please respect copyright at all times. You can use my photos as your personal desktop wallpaper, but do not repost them to the web or claim them as yours. You are not allowed to post my work on wallpaper websites. If you blog one of my photos, the image must link back to my photo on Flickr and include credit. You cannot link to the large view of my photos because non-Flickr members will not be able to see it. I didn't want to do that, but I have had many images stolen or blogged improperly. The next step is uploading low resolution heavily watermarked copies. Don't make me do that.

I am willing to discuss the use my photos commercially or as artwork if you contact me about it. I have some of my photos for sale as stock photography at ShutterPoint and soon will have a few in Getty's Flickr Collection. I do not give permission to use my photos for free, for credit, or even for a good cause.

KDE 4.0 (a Linux desktop environment) includes four of my photos which were among the fifteen wallpapers chosen from over 2000 entries.

One of my light paintings was the basis for the default wallpaper for Ubuntu Linux 7.10.

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I favorite far more photos than I comment on. I prefer not to leave tons of short "cool shot" comments so I favorite them instead. I comment mostly on those who frequently leave meaningful comments on my photos. I don't automatically make reverse contacts either. I keep my contact list manageable so I have time to actually keep up with my contacts photos.

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  • Grand Prize Winner!! by Nirbendra
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  • Winter wonderland (ii) by oskarpall
  • Mt Ngauruhoe, Colourful Dawn by blue polaris
  • Ice Storm for My Birthday Fence Friday! {explore} by alwaysmichellerene
  • by Balázs Papdi
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Testimonials (6)

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    Trim Reaper says:

    "One of my idols here at flickr! Jciv's works really stand out above the rest! He has his unique way of making simple everyday things making them look extraordinary with his photos.

    Keep those awesome photos coming, Jciv! :)"

    17th August, 2008

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    Upul R says:

    "A magician.. JC and his light voodoo...
    2nd Steven Spielberg I know.........."

    22nd August, 2008

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    JK FARMS says:

    "jciv has become a great flickr friend. I am amazed on how he can take a simple object and make it into a beautiful masterpiece. He strives for perfection and always reaches that goal. His Macro's are beyond words and always takes my breathe away. I am honored to know him and to be able to see his pictures and learn from him.
    jciv is an OUTSTANDING PHOTOGRAPHER."

    5th March, 2008

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    indee• says:

    "JCIV's photostream is one of the very first I "discovered" on flickr. I was knocked out by his beautiful images and also his perception of what is photo-worthy. His macros are simply beautiful; captured with precision and patience. And, to top it off, his compositions and sense of humor keep me visiting his photostream DAILY!
    Wonderful stuff; a great contact."

    28th November, 2007

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    say.fromage says:

    "jciv's shots are masterful. From the crystal clear macro's to the insanely colourful landscapes - every shot is worthy of being an award winner! Truly a great photostream to get lost in... What a talented photographer! Keep snapping, and look forward to more great shots! All the best."

    27th August, 2007

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    Pia's birdseye view says:

    "jciv is always on the prowl for something interesting to put on pix to baffle us viewers with. I love it when he just posts a photo and ask us "Now, what is this, pray tell". His macro-series is pure art, with the EYE standing foremost. That was a real touch of genious, what a beautiful piece of art.
    Then there is the obvious love for cats... Meaow!"

    11th July, 2007

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