The under side of a fly and a moth
Jul 9, 2013 22:29:31 #
I was playing around taking some picture of bugs on my window. I was shooting through a dirty window. (Washing that will be top priority when the mosquitos are under control) I thought they were interesting.
I think the fly is an Apple Maggot fly I have no idea what the moth is.
I think the fly is an Apple Maggot fly I have no idea what the moth is.
Jul 9, 2013 22:49:54 #
The moth is really pretty! Do you get insects on your windows often? Were they attracted to a light?
Jul 10, 2013 01:42:35 #
Oh, wow! Those are so cool! I too have some bugs on my windshield that I can shoot from the inside, but they don't look anything like that.
Jul 10, 2013 02:46:50 #
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Jul 10, 2013 08:19:59 #
tainkc wrote:
Oh, wow! Those are so cool! I too have some bugs on my windshield that I can shoot from the inside, but they don't look anything like that.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 10, 2013 11:59:28 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The moth is really pretty! Do you get insects on your windows often? Were they attracted to a light?
Thank you. It was during the day just before a storm, but yes they do tend to congregate on the windows. Usually it is just flies. On the other side of the house under the light I get quite a variety on the screens at night.
Jul 10, 2013 12:03:52 #
tainkc wrote:
Oh, wow! Those are so cool! I too have some bugs on my windshield that I can shoot from the inside, but they don't look anything like that.
Thank you. These have all had a bit of pp, some more than others. When using the flash it turns the background dark. Unfortunately it also highlights every spot on the window. The miracle of the healing brush and a black paint brush took care of those. So I guess what I am saying is I exposed for the insect and not anything else. Maybe someone else can explain why the glass comes out black during the day. I was using my YN560 with a homemade diffuser. Shutter speed was 200, iso 100 I believe and
f16.
Jul 10, 2013 12:04:34 #
tinusbum wrote:
nice! the moth is my fav
Thank you. Mine too, though the fly was quite entertaining to watch.
Jul 10, 2013 12:05:08 #
infestation wrote:
I like those, the moth shot is great
Thank you. I am thinking about printing it.
Jul 10, 2013 12:05:32 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Thank you for checking it out.
Jul 10, 2013 13:01:22 #
Country's Mama wrote:
It all has to do with the aperture. You are essentially squeezing the light that is coming in. I do this a lot with my flower pics. Way back in the olden days of UHH, a guy taught me how to do this in broad daylight. It makes for some rather dramatic effects such as in your photos.Thank you. These have all had a bit of pp, some mo... (show quote)
Jul 10, 2013 13:09:43 #
tainkc wrote:
It all has to do with the aperture. You are essentially squeezing the light that is coming in. I do this a lot with my flower pics. Way back in the olden days of UHH, a guy taught me how to do this in broad daylight. It makes for some rather dramatic effects such as in your photos.
I have some milkweed photos I took awhile back that were shot like this. I guess I never did understand why they looked like they did. I was shooting with this same lens at probably a little tighter aperture. They were very dramatic also. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-71138-1.html
Jul 10, 2013 17:20:32 #
Country's Mama wrote:
I just looked at them. If you desire, find a flower or something that interests you and experiment. Try using as low as ISO as possible also. The trick is to darken up without underexposing too much. You don't want to lose information and have it all blotchy.I have some milkweed photos I took awhile back that were shot like this. I guess I never did understand why they looked like they did. I was shooting with this same lens at probably a little tighter aperture. They were very dramatic also. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-71138-1.html
Jul 10, 2013 18:01:29 #
tainkc wrote:
I just looked at them. If you desire, find a flower or something that interests you and experiment. Try using as low as ISO as possible also. The trick is to darken up without underexposing too much. You don't want to lose information and have it all blotchy.
Thank you. I am going to play around some more with this.
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