Probably the best glow worm I'll get
Oct 31, 2014 02:15:48 #
There is a lot of work on this one photo. Stumbling around in the dark, damp, cold woods. Trying nearly every trick I know. I finally setting everything up on a picnic table and holding my head light at just the right angle to get enough exposure to illuminate the details of the non-glowing portion of the critter's body yet allowing the glowing tail to show and not be drowned out. I wish he'd glowed a little brighter, but for now anyway I'll take it. As always comments are not only appreciated, but solicited.
Oct 31, 2014 03:06:03 #
I like the idea, but a bit noisy. You can accomplish the same with low speedlight output & longer exposure time, allowing lower ISO.
Exif info:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo
Image Date: 2014-10-30
Focal Length: 65mm
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure Time: 0.400 s (1/3-sec)
ISO equiv: 6400
Exposure Bias: -1.67 EV
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Exif info:
Camera Model: Canon EOS 70D
Lens: MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo
Image Date: 2014-10-30
Focal Length: 65mm
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure Time: 0.400 s (1/3-sec)
ISO equiv: 6400
Exposure Bias: -1.67 EV
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Oct 31, 2014 03:18:48 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I have tried longer exposures, but these little guys dance a bit, and seem to fade out their own light output pretty quickly once you expose them to any light at all. So, you kind of get one shot, then have to dark adapt them all over again. Even using a "Red Light" doesn't seem to help. I have a fairly large collection of less than optimum photos. I will eventually probably have to break down and get a speedlight, but budgetary constraints keep me from splurging right now... Like everything else it's always a juggling act!I like the idea, but a bit noisy. You can accomplish the same with low speedlight output & longer exposure time, allowing lower ISO.
Oct 31, 2014 03:50:09 #
Constraints or not I reckon that's a pretty damned good photo.
Not sure what improvements you could possibly want. I say Very Well Done!
Mike.
Not sure what improvements you could possibly want. I say Very Well Done!
Mike.
Oct 31, 2014 03:55:59 #
MIKE GALLAGHER wrote:
Thank you very much. As to improvements, I have several photos which are less desirable in one way or another where the glowing tail segment stands out a bit more. I'm rarely happy 100% with my photos, which is not to say I don't like some of them, but there is always room for improvement. Which is why I like macro nature photography. It is not as easy as it looks, and presents me with endless challenges.Constraints or not I reckon that's a pretty damned good photo.
Not sure what improvements you could possibly want. I say Very Well Done!
Not sure what improvements you could possibly want. I say Very Well Done!
Oct 31, 2014 11:03:21 #
It's not too shabby based on the challenges you were presented with. I do agree that your best option is a diffused speedlight. Since many of us don't use iTTL for macro--preferring to shoot manual with reduced power-- you might look into the Yongnuos-- they can be had for less than $80.00 & the softbox can be had for a few hours of your time, some cardboard, paper towel, tape, and tinfoil.
For dark woods, which is often the case here in Oregon, I sometimes use a bicycle light for added illumination. It's small, very bright, light weight, & it can recharged using an AC adapter. It is, however, biased toward the cool side.
For dark woods, which is often the case here in Oregon, I sometimes use a bicycle light for added illumination. It's small, very bright, light weight, & it can recharged using an AC adapter. It is, however, biased toward the cool side.
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