Macro images - a work in progress

 I am really enjoying playing around with the camera kit, extension tubes fitted and insects as my main quarry. Trial and error is certainly the name of the game, but the rewards are out there if I persist with the learning process. The extension tubes are cheap, Chinese manufactured, Viltrox DG-C models which came as a set of 12, 20 & 36 mm versions which can be used singularly, or in combo, yet still allowing my Canon lenses to function perfectly, auto focus and image stabilization, with whatever body I am using.

A male Azure Damselfly, at Worth RSPB Res. (many thanks to Marc H for his input)
EOS 70d with 20mm extension tube and the 18 - 55mm lens (at 55mm) 1/320th sec exposure

At the moment my issues are related to focal distance, depending upon the lens, and depth of field. Still, as with everything in life, the more I practice, the more times I seem to be getting a decent result. I am sure that there will be folk reading this drivel and wondering what all the fuss is about? No doubt they will have mastered the art and now sit at the top of the table passing judgement on lesser beings! I have to say that I genuinely couldn't give a monkeys. I'm having real fun pushing my personal boundaries without needing to worry about what others are capable of. So long as I am able to produce images which can compliment my written efforts on the blog, then I'm well satisfied

Absolutely no idea what species this is? So, again I'm indebted to Marc H  - it's a Small Red-eyed Damselfly, apparently! 
 Despite the conditions, I thought it better to attempt to capture an image rather than ignore the opportunity.

A very tatty Bordered Beauty which was on the towel I use to cover the moth trap. I managed to
grab two shots, this being the best one, before it flew away. Not annual in the garden!

This morning, over on Worth, I certainly struggled with the conditions. Low light levels and a very brisk, 20+ mph WSW breeze, ensuring that finding subjects was difficult enough without, then, having to worry about the impact of wind movement. Testing circumstances, without doubt, yet all part of the journey..I'll finish with a photo of a young Hedgehog which has taken to visiting the feeding station well before darkness falls. I have used the built-in flash, but it hasn't resulted in the eyes appearing totally white. There is a Vixen who also visits around this time, but is far less tolerant of me standing at the back door, camera to hand.