Elephant Weevil
Nov 10, 2012 20:06:07 #
This little [1-cm ] guy is an Elephant Weevil (ornithorrhinus cylindriotris). The larvae of this weevil is a borer in the stems and roots of Eucalyptus and various fruit trees. The adults are totally harmless. he was very active, sorry for poor pics.
Konica Minolta Dynax 7D camera at ISO 200, with Minolta 100-mm macro lens.
Image #1: 1/20-sec at f/2.8
Image #2: 1/30-sec at f/2.8
Image #3: 1/13-sec at f/2.8
Konica Minolta Dynax 7D camera at ISO 200, with Minolta 100-mm macro lens.
Image #1: 1/20-sec at f/2.8
Image #2: 1/30-sec at f/2.8
Image #3: 1/13-sec at f/2.8
Nov 10, 2012 20:35:20 #
That's one ugly bug! First one I've seen. Are they native to Australia?
Nov 10, 2012 20:45:55 #
Upon download & enlargement, your resolution is fine, but your DoF at f/2.8 is less than a millimeter deep.
My primary recommendation is to increase your illumination, which will allow shorter shutter duration (1/200-sec) and much smaller aperture (f/16 or so), which will dramatically deepen your DoF.
You can make a DIY diffuser to use with your camera's pop-flash: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-3.html#1177497 or consider a dedicated macro lighting system, or a speedlight with diffuser (DIY or commercial). Do you already own a speedlight?
My primary recommendation is to increase your illumination, which will allow shorter shutter duration (1/200-sec) and much smaller aperture (f/16 or so), which will dramatically deepen your DoF.
You can make a DIY diffuser to use with your camera's pop-flash: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-32754-3.html#1177497 or consider a dedicated macro lighting system, or a speedlight with diffuser (DIY or commercial). Do you already own a speedlight?
Nov 10, 2012 22:54:43 #
awaiting arrival of o flash from ebay. Have a new Sony HVL F43am . Thankyou douglass.very helpful.
Nov 11, 2012 02:03:07 #
yes he does look a bit gruesome, . Not sure if he is found elsewhere Lone Ranger Finder. thanks
Nov 11, 2012 07:25:41 #
Interesting looking Weevil, thanks for sharing!
Richard
Richard
Nov 11, 2012 10:18:55 #
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