Very mixed bugs

LordV · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Some bugs from yesterday in approx size order.

Brian V.

Springtail on sun chair

Money spider on melon skin- this was drinking from this

Dungfly on camelia bud

Cluster fly on camelia leaf

Small slug munching lichen with springtail munching slime !

Cosy caterpillar in camelia bloom

spidermanrbryce2006 · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

lvoely series Brian, i love the spider and fly

ddave · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Very nice, say... don't you ever run out of bugs

or are they actually your pets...

orionmystery · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Wonderful series Brian. Esp love the springtail with blue bg, cluster fly and jade-like caterpillar

Limablu · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Very nice shots Brian. Maybe it's just that I'm from Quebec, but it looks as if the Springtail in your first photo is alpine skiing!

Wonder if a closer shot of the Springtail in photo#5 would reveal something eating it ??

More bugs please !

Have a great day!

davej1234 · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Beautiful set. Esp. like the slug/springtail. Hard to believe you can get such sharp photos of the springtails at higher mags.

sw2001 · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Great series. Love the tiny spider.

4g63photo · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

I love the spring tail shot. To this date i have never seen one. Where do i look for them?

LordV · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Thanks for the comments

Fernando - tend to find springtails in slightly damp situations often in the morning- eg often in fallen damp leaves.
Brian v.

4g63photo · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

Thanks Brian. Im going to look for them.

ExperiencedN00B · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

wow - these are nice - how hard is it to take photos like these?

alann · 22nd of February 2009 (Sun)

I find it a mystery how you can get so close and focus so well with these bugs. I am trying to learn the proper approach but, they always seem to wait until I am just ready to push the shutter then....they are gone. Almost like they are playing with me.

LordV · 23rd of February 2009 (Mon)

Thanks EB and Alan for the comments

Same answer to both questions really- it takes a bit of practice.

Alan- obviously I only get pics of the bugs that don't fly away (many do). One trick I use is to test how sensitve the subject is either by temporarily shading the subject or by trying to hold the leaf/twig the bug is on. If it takes no notice of me doing this then I move in for the kill.

Brian v.

22nd of February 2009 (Sun)	#1
LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Worthing UK Posts: 46,004 IMAGE EDITING OK	Very mixed bugs Some bugs from yesterday in approx size order. Brian V. Springtail on sun chair Money spider on melon skin- this was drinking from this Dungfly on camelia bud Cluster fly on camelia leaf Small slug munching lichen with springtail munching slime ! Cosy caterpillar in camelia bloom __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/ http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/ Macro Hints and tips http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056 Canon 20D, Canon 40D, Canon 5D mk2, Sigma 105mm EX macro, Tamron 90mm macro, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

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orionmystery Cream of the Crop Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Malaysia Posts: 10,099	Re: Very mixed bugs Wonderful series Brian. Esp love the springtail with blue bg, cluster fly and jade-like caterpillar __________________ Kurt, 40D, MP-E65 & MT-24EX for full flash, Sigma 150 +1.4x TC for natural light. My Macro Rig

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Limablu Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Quebec City, QC Canada Posts: 52	Re: Very mixed bugs Very nice shots Brian. Maybe it's just that I'm from Quebec, but it looks as if the Springtail in your first photo is alpine skiing! Wonder if a closer shot of the Springtail in photo#5 would reveal something eating it ?? More bugs please ! Have a great day! __________________ Canon XSi \| EF 35-80 f4-5.6 \| EF 75-300 f4-5.6 \| EF 50 mm F1.8 \| Manfrotto 190Pro and 222 head

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sw2001 Goldmember Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,060 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very mixed bugs Great series. Love the tiny spider.

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4g63photo Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,656 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very mixed bugs I love the spring tail shot. To this date i have never seen one. Where do i look for them? __________________ -Fernando- Gear List Flickr

22nd of February 2009 (Sun)	#9
LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Worthing UK Posts: 46,004 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very mixed bugs Thanks for the comments Fernando - tend to find springtails in slightly damp situations often in the morning- eg often in fallen damp leaves. Brian v. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/ http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/ Macro Hints and tips http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056 Canon 20D, Canon 40D, Canon 5D mk2, Sigma 105mm EX macro, Tamron 90mm macro, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

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4g63photo Goldmember Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,656 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very mixed bugs Thanks Brian. Im going to look for them. __________________ -Fernando- Gear List Flickr

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ExperiencedN00B Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Very mixed bugs wow - these are nice - how hard is it to take photos like these?

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alann Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 2,346 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very mixed bugs I find it a mystery how you can get so close and focus so well with these bugs. I am trying to learn the proper approach but, they always seem to wait until I am just ready to push the shutter then....they are gone. Almost like they are playing with me. __________________ 5D3, BG-E11,70-300L, 24-70II L, 85L II, 600ex HMC/USN RET Proudly served with the U.S. Marines for 22 years and would do it again. http://www.flickr.com/photos/northphotos/

23rd of February 2009 (Mon)	#13
LordV Macro Photo-Lord of the Year 2006 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Worthing UK Posts: 46,004 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Very mixed bugs Thanks EB and Alan for the comments Same answer to both questions really- it takes a bit of practice. Alan- obviously I only get pics of the bugs that don't fly away (many do). One trick I use is to test how sensitve the subject is either by temporarily shading the subject or by trying to hold the leaf/twig the bug is on. If it takes no notice of me doing this then I move in for the kill. Brian v. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/lordv/ http://www.lordv.smugmug.com/ Macro Hints and tips http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php?t=807056 Canon 20D, Canon 40D, Canon 5D mk2, Sigma 105mm EX macro, Tamron 90mm macro, Canon MPE-65,18-55 kit lens X2, canon 200mm F2.8 L, Tamron 28-70mm xrdi, Other assorted bits

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