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Centipede Up Close
Jan 6, 2019 12:51:45   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
This is a small red centipede that I found under a rotted piece of deadfall in woods. I've found several before but they were too fast for me however this time I had a container and a small paint brush in hand ready to swoosh it in.

Attached is my setup for this image. Lighting is constant with two IKEA single LED gooseneck desk lamps placed at 45 degree angles forward of the subject and a multiple LED lamp set overhead.

Diffusion is provided by the translucent plastic drink cup which when illuminated makes a light tunnel. I stuffed a white paper towel into the end of the cup to provide a white backdrop for the setup. I use a lab scissor jack to elevate the subject to lens height. I place a small ball of white modeling clay on the jack and pin the subject in place into the clay. The clay makes a very pliable mount and it can be mushed however needed to help position the subject and it can be used over and over.

The lens has a fixed aperture and I have set the ISO to max at 150 so all I need to do is control the shutter speed and watch the light meter until I get about 1/4 stop underexposed.


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Jan 6, 2019 18:42:06   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
Looks good! Bits may be a bit dark but that effect adds to the mystery.

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Jan 7, 2019 09:20:47   #
EnglishBrenda Loc: Kent, England
 
Good result. If, at some time, you cannot find a creature to shoot, the reproductive parts of flowers are quite stunning using a macro lens especially with your good stacking skills.

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Jan 7, 2019 12:18:23   #
tinusbum Loc: east texas
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Looks good! Bits may be a bit dark but that effect adds to the mystery.


agree,a little dark but great focus

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Jan 7, 2019 16:29:53   #
napabob Loc: Napa CA
 
tinusbum wrote:
agree,a little dark but great focus


agree

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