Macro Image of a Green June Bug
Feb 10, 2023 21:38:17 #
This is an image of my preserved green June bug that I set on a piece of broken tree limb for a single macro shot as a test of the flash diffuser that I made from a large cottage cheese container that I posted a few days ago which has now been painted black so it does not look "cheesy".
The container is lined with aluminum foil and a piece of China White polyester fabric is used to diffuse the flash.
This macro image was taken with a Nikon Z6 and the Nikon S mount 105mm macro lens. Camera settings were manual mode, f/11 aperture, 1/160 sec., ISO-200, and auto white balance. The flash is a Nikon SB-800 set on manual mode and 1/8 duration power.
The container is lined with aluminum foil and a piece of China White polyester fabric is used to diffuse the flash.
This macro image was taken with a Nikon Z6 and the Nikon S mount 105mm macro lens. Camera settings were manual mode, f/11 aperture, 1/160 sec., ISO-200, and auto white balance. The flash is a Nikon SB-800 set on manual mode and 1/8 duration power.
Feb 10, 2023 21:55:50 #
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Feb 10, 2023 22:22:38 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Pretty critter and very nice setup.
Thanks, Cindy. Have you ever found a "Snow Scorpion"? They live up your way in the cold and snow and it looks like you have both up there.
Here's a link to these unique and special little creatures.
https://northernwoodlands.org/articles/article/snow-scorpionflies
Feb 10, 2023 22:23:53 #
UTMike wrote:
I love the colors and the shine, Gary!
Thanks, UTMike. It's nice that you could stop by.
Feb 10, 2023 22:47:03 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is an image of my preserved green June bug th... (show quote)
Great shot and interesting! The aluminum foil lining - what benefit do you think? I use a windshield reflector when photographing bees. Lower the ISO and all that.
Feb 10, 2023 22:55:27 #
Sinewsworn wrote:
Great shot and interesting! The aluminum foil lining - what benefit do you think? I use a windshield reflector when photographing bees. Lower the ISO and all that.
Tim, the container is white on the inside so I imagine that it would reflect well without the foil. My softboxes have silver interiors so I thought, why not give it a go on this also?
I've got a "frosted dome" with a magnetic adapter, a grid, and multiple colored gels coming Thursday to play with also. With several more weeks until spring, I'll have an assortment of diffusers and flashes to choose from.
Feb 10, 2023 23:39:47 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Tim, the container is white on the inside so I imagine that it would reflect well without the foil. My softboxes have silver interiors so I thought, why not give it a go on this also?
I've got a "frosted dome" with a magnetic adapter, a grid, and multiple colored gels coming Thursday to play with also. With several more weeks until spring, I'll have an assortment of diffusers and flashes to choose from.
I've got a "frosted dome" with a magnetic adapter, a grid, and multiple colored gels coming Thursday to play with also. With several more weeks until spring, I'll have an assortment of diffusers and flashes to choose from.
Feb 11, 2023 06:24:19 #
Feb 11, 2023 07:05:45 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is an image of my preserved green June bug th... (show quote)
Fantastic image!!!
Feb 11, 2023 07:22:08 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is an image of my preserved green June bug th... (show quote)
Great image. Wonderful detail on the head.
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Feb 11, 2023 09:30:06 #
srsincary wrote:
Great image. Wonderful detail on the head.
Thanks, Ron. I focus on the eye whenever possible and that makes it a lot easier with a preserved specimen.
Feb 11, 2023 09:30:20 #
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