Glow Worm

[JaySteel]

I've been trying to find and photograph Glow Worms for a few weeks lately with little success. I went out again one evening last week with a tripod and some very subtly additional lighting and finally got the shot I've been after with the street lights of the A2 dual carriageway in the background against a dark blue early evening sky. The Glow Worm was obviously placed where I wanted her and I've had to combine a couple of exposures to get the glow just how I wanted it. I wish the blade of grass was running in the same direction as the way the Glow Worm was facing and I wish I'd managed to keep the whole blade in focus but I'm happy with this shot though. A larger version of this shot is on my website here:

http://www.jasonsteelwildlifephotogr...om/macro-2.php





Jason

[frugivore]

Sounds like a lot of effort that paid off. You have a great combination of colours with the blue and yellow/orange.

[JaySteel]

Thanks. I was very determined and had some very late nights which is never good when you've got to be up for work at 4:30am. I knew exactly how I wanted it to look in my mind. But setting up a camera and tripod in the middle of a very dark field and trying to get a sharp shot using a fairly slow shutter speed of 1/60 in windy conditions proved very tricky. These bugs are temperamental too and refused to glow for me once disturbed.

Jason

[jmchooper]

Great shot and concept. I'll have to try a similar setup someday.

[JaySteel]

Thanks very much. I hope you're a patient man! lol

Jason

[Idlefrog]

That is a superb photo. Definitely worth the effort. You should frame it.

[JaySteel]

Thanks mate. I plan on trying this again when I have the time.

Jason

[Crimzon]

Originally Posted by JaySteel

Thanks. I was very determined and had some very late nights which is never good when you've got to be up for work at 4:30am. I knew exactly how I wanted it to look in my mind. But setting up a camera and tripod in the middle of a very dark field and trying to get a sharp shot using a fairly slow shutter speed of 1/60 in windy conditions proved very tricky. These bugs are temperamental too and refused to glow for me once disturbed.

Jason

I hear you with temperamental. However Once I have my shot I want, or I can't get a better shot. I usually try and move, or move the subject, because there's nothing left to lose. I'm sure you tried that, just saying.

Your efforts paid off though.

[drewhh]

Very cool. Well set up.

[rick_reno]

that's beautiful

[dbricks]

This is awesome! Well done.

[jdhill]

Incredible colors Jason!

[JaySteel]

Thanks very much everyone.

Jason

[Lore]

I had no idea, that was a very interesting read about 'glow worms' & a fantastic photo. Well done

[JaySteel]

Thanks Lore.

Jason