ok, now here's the experimental macro shot: focal length 51 mm f/3.5 exp. 1/2000 ISO 64 metering: spot i did zoom in on this. what is that called in my settings so i can tell you how much? ok, how can it be possible to take a macro when you're standing this far away? have ya'all ever done this before? does it have something to do with my shutter speed? This is just so exciting to me! opens up a whole new world!!!! (well, it means i can shoot bees and not have to get so freakin' close to them!!!!!!!!!!! yipppppeeee!!!!!) anyway, ok, this one is NOT a macro shot by any means; however, it did come out looking good. Maybe, just maybe, i can actually get a decent shot of a bee now. if i zoom in enough, maybe i'll be able to get some details? anyway, would sure appreciate your thoughts on this!