Florida Trip I

We had a grand time in Florida, shooting lots of stuff with Andres who graciously dedicated a great deal of time to taking us about. The parks there are filled with amazing stuff and the entire trip was absolutely awesome! Deni changed my light so that my shots could have a more pleasing effect and I do think it has worked! (The rest obviously is entirely up to me!)

-1- Five-banded Tiphiid Wasp - Myzinum quinquecinctum

I still have to learn about lighting, these look great to me! I like the water drop on the wasp and the beautiful detailed pattern on the skipper.

these are great ish.
lighting is much better,but we,ll continue working on it.

KILLERCLOWN wrote in post #15682989
I still have to learn about lighting, these look great to me! I like the water drop on the wasp and the beautiful detailed pattern on the skipper.

Thank you, Killerclown. Mastering light is an ongoing learning experience, as I have discovered and perfection comes with experience and the approval of the masterful eyes of those who have gone beyond that which I now know is of utmost importance. It's like learning to walk; first we creep along, then we stand erect and voila, before you know it, you're taking off in a mad run of confidence!

mandokid1 wrote in post #15683057
these are great ish.
lighting is much better,but we,ll continue working on it.

Thank you, Deni. You assistance is always most welcome and appreciated.

Ishrani wrote in post #15683084
Thank you, Killerclown. Mastering light is an ongoing learning experience, as I have discovered and perfection comes with experience and the approval of the masterful eyes of those who have gone beyond that which I now know is of utmost importance. It's like learning to walk; first we creep along, then we stand erect and voila, before you know it, you're taking off in a mad run of confidence!

I think I will be crawling for a long time yet, the macro boffins make lighting look easy,macro light both natural and artificial is a pain, I know all photography is about the use and control of light but macro seems to have a different rule book....

It is quite okay to crawl & there is no hurry; mastering the light does take time. I suggest you refer to Lord V's excellent write up about macrophotography. You can cut and paste this link into your browser and check out the instructions and suggestions from him...

https://www.google.ca …LmA&bvm=bv.4328​7494,d.b2I

In the end, it is all about having fun and learning until you have achieved your desired effect. Give yourself time and you will eventually fly! (PS: My knees are quite sore from still crawling!)

Ishrani wrote in post #15684049
It is quite okay to crawl & there is no hurry; mastering the light does take time. I suggest you refer to Lord V's excellent write up about macrophotography. You can cut and paste this link into your browser and check out the instructions and suggestions from him...

https://www.google.ca …LmA&bvm=bv.4328​7494,d.b2I

In the end, it is all about having fun and learning until you have achieved your desired effect. Give yourself time and you will eventually fly! (PS: My knees are quite sore from still crawling!)

I have my knee pads ready Lol, I can't get the link working for some reason

Nice.

looks good. I am tempted by Florida but am not a watery person, are there lots of land trails to hike with access by car?

KILLERCLOWN wrote in post #15684103
I have my knee pads ready Lol, I can't get the link working for some reason

Lol. Ok, here it is: I think the info is well put together and you will for sure benefit:

Macro Hints and tips https://photography-on-the.net/forum/...d.php​?t=807056

If that does not work, just google Lord V macro hints and tips and voila!

samsen wrote in post #15684260
Nice.

Thank you, Samsen.

racketman wrote in post #15684413
looks good. I am tempted by Florida but am not a watery person, are there lots of land trails to hike with access by car?

Toby, there are a multitude of trails in the parks we visited. At one particular spot, we were told not to venture too distantly in a secluded & dense area as there may be snakes and/or crocs, both of which one should be quite aware of! At the Everglades, there are pathways and trails all about. There is some great information on the Net about the Everglades and doing a bit of research would help you along the way. (We do plan Costa Rica next Winter and look forward to that immensely. Hey, the more the merrier!)

great ones Ish! light is definitely a lot better than the ring flash love the skipper! wonderful detail and light!

Lovely captures- sounds like you all had a great time in Florida
Brian v.