Stickbug 2.0

[Mrselfdestruct]

I found him again, he's been around my bushes for months now so I consider him a resident. And to pay rent, he needs to be cooperative, that wasn't the case yesterday but he actually sat still today. I'll be posting them as I convert them, note I have no Photoshop anymore so this is all strait off the DPP and resize. CC please.

Shane

Say "CHEEESSSEEE!"

#1
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/9017/stickbug21xb5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/9017/stickbug21xb5.f67f763ff0.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=104&i=stickbug21xb5.jpg)

#2
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8273/stickbug22dq0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/8273/stickbug22dq0.5cec82ad8f.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=503&i=stickbug22dq0.jpg)

#3
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9792/stickbug23lx3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/9792/stickbug23lx3.4625858cba.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=141&i=stickbug23lx3.jpg)

[tedBalog]

Shooting with the kit lens or the Sigma?

[Mrselfdestruct]

Sigma. The bug is way to tiny to even recognize it with the kit lens. You can tell my lens isn't the best, wish I could get crystal clear shots.

[johnkermit1]

these look good. practice helps. seems like this set is better than the last one!

[Mrselfdestruct]

That's why I posted them, this set is better. I used my tripod as a monopod to help ease the weight off my hands (stopped a lot of shaking). I also tried a higher Aperture. I'm starting to get back into it finally, lol. Thanks for the comment :)

Shane

[MacroStu]

Cool stickbug!, i like #3.

[macro junkie]

that looks like the mantis i saw on the mantid forum today.one of the longest mantis..forgot the name tho..nice shots.