Raining and the bugs are not holding still
Apr 28, 2013 10:24:23 #
I have a lot more practicing to do on bugs but here are todays efforts
clover
Insect about 2mm cant find it in my key.
darkened the clover
Apr 28, 2013 10:31:18 #
i like the bug but i dont recognize it. is this cropped? if so you still need to get closer.good job.tom
Apr 28, 2013 10:43:25 #
The insect is 2mm long, the camera with a 100mm macro was at minimum focusing distance (1:1) and was cropped severely I do not have tubes, (the person I borrow them from is not around today). But you are right. Someting this small needs something better than 1:1
Apr 28, 2013 12:12:03 #
jrb1213 wrote:
i usually have just the opposite problem,i have tubes on and find a butterfly or large bug and i cant get it all in the shot. i don't like to take my tubes off in the field and i don't usually have a baggie to put them it.tomThe insect is 2mm long, the camera with a 100mm macro was at minimum focusing distance (1:1) and was cropped severely I do not have tubes, (the person I borrow them from is not around today). But you are right. Something this small needs something better than 1:1
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Apr 28, 2013 16:54:37 #
gym wrote:
Thanks gym I thought you would knowThe bug is a bark louse.
Apr 28, 2013 17:08:35 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Thanks Douglass. I was using a modified flip flash bracket for the first time. I cut part of the armature near the flash and bent it so the flash was pointing down 45 degrees. Then I put a 6 inch diffuser on the flash. I may add an extender of about 3 inches to move the diffuser forward. That may get rid of the shadow.You are well on your way. Keep shooting.
Apr 28, 2013 18:06:55 #
jrb1213 wrote:
When you finalize your set-up, post a photo here, with text description of components: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-1.htmlI was using a modified flip flash bracket for the first time. I cut part of the armature near the flash and bent it so the flash was pointing down 45 degrees. Then I put a 6 inch diffuser on the flash. I may add an extender of about 3 inches to move the diffuser forward. That may get rid of the shadow.
Apr 28, 2013 20:47:44 #
Apr 28, 2013 21:33:07 #
fstop22 wrote:
I appreciate the comment, and the practice is rewarding in and of itself.Practice makes perfect, nice lighting on the flowers
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