in response to Suraj's macros at jjmehta.com...server cudn't upload.

Sigma DG macro is a good lens...I too ordered for APO, BUT DUE TO NON-AVAILABILITY, THE RETAILAR SENT THIS LENS AND SHOT at 300mm at f8 and f5 with good results.....u took good macros...The thing u have to maintain is use of tripod with such a heavy lens in low light conditions...and check when shoot, the focal lenth should match with the shutter speed u are using. For example, for a focal length of 300mm, select a shutter speed of 1/500 or 1/300 to take shake free pix handheld...if it is at 70mm, 1/100 or 1/125 will work well. rest u know small aperture for more DOF and wide aperture for shallow DOF

Self Portrait in jjmehta.com

good...first the light spot at corner of left of lips distracts, cud be cloned...second side lighting is good with two light set up, having good details in the shadows at left of the face...i wish u cud hve more straightened up ur spine, because of wrinkles affecting belly...u cud elaborate the lighting set up as the second light seems behind and more away from the camera...or of low density...the catchlights in the eyes tell the story....thnx....www.selfupp.blogspot.com