Horse Fly
Oct 20, 2012 10:58:33 #
This large horsefly was about 1.5" long.For judging size the azalea pods are about 1/4" round. Nkon 5100 nikon pc macro 55 mm lens. f8 125 flash
Oct 20, 2012 11:35:55 #
A few suggestions from someone who is far from accomplished with macro:
Less of the underside of the fly, in others words, try to get more level with the fly
A little more exposure-- looks a tad under-exposed
On #2 bracts are the point of focus, go more for the fly. As Nikonian72 suggests, use the smallest degree of autofocus, press shutter half way to lock focus and re-compose and fire-- all of this before he flies away.
;-)
Less of the underside of the fly, in others words, try to get more level with the fly
A little more exposure-- looks a tad under-exposed
On #2 bracts are the point of focus, go more for the fly. As Nikonian72 suggests, use the smallest degree of autofocus, press shutter half way to lock focus and re-compose and fire-- all of this before he flies away.
;-)
Oct 20, 2012 12:01:09 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
you are lucky,i would love to get a shot at one of those!i like to shoot sideways 90degrees or head on.what a beautiful fly.tomLess of the underside of the fly, in others words, try to get more level with the fly
Oct 20, 2012 14:36:01 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thanks for the info.I shot in manual .Had about 1 sec timeA few suggestions from someone who is far from accomplished with macro:
Less of the underside of the fly, in others words, try to get more level with the fly
A little more exposure-- looks a tad under-exposed
On #2 bracts are the point of focus, go more for the fly. As Nikonian72 suggests, use the smallest degree of autofocus, press shutter half way to lock focus and re-compose and fire-- all of this before he flies away.
Less of the underside of the fly, in others words, try to get more level with the fly
A little more exposure-- looks a tad under-exposed
On #2 bracts are the point of focus, go more for the fly. As Nikonian72 suggests, use the smallest degree of autofocus, press shutter half way to lock focus and re-compose and fire-- all of this before he flies away.
Oct 20, 2012 14:46:15 #
tinusbum wrote:
Thanks I would love to have another chance at him. Only had about 1 sec.&he was goneyou are lucky,i would love to get a shot at one of those!i like to shoot sideways 90degrees or head on.what a beautiful fly.tom
Oct 20, 2012 15:05:33 #
I know, these guys don't sit long-- so it's a nice capture. Manual focusing is getting more and more difficult for me.
Oct 21, 2012 10:08:12 #
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