Hoverfly mania! (and some raindrops) -- Macro in photography-on-the.net forums

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Jul 20, 2006 16:07 | #1

The hovers were out today! Still not 100% happy with the in-flight shots, but that just means I need more practice.

1. The first of two in-flight shots:

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2. And the second (I kinda missed the focus on this one):

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3. Requesting permission to takeoff, over:

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4. Just sitting here, not hovering:

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5. I ran out of captions. Sorry:

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6. Finally, some raindrops:

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Question: Even when I shoot at ISO 100, I get a lot of noise (or, at least noticeable noise). Anyone know why that is? Is it just because the 300D doesn't have DigicII?

Thanks for looking!

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Jul 20, 2006 17:11 | #2

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Nice series, I like #5. Glad you're getting hoverflies, the mongrels don't stay still for me

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Jul 20, 2006 23:16 | #3

Great series! Love the inflight shots I haven't had any inflight shots this year Hopefully will catch a few this summer

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Jul 21, 2006 00:17 | #4

Excellent series.
You just need the background to be a bit nearer for the in flight shots so that lights up a bit. Love the pose in#5- looks like it's going to pounce on something.
Interesting markings on the hover, not sure I've seen this species before.
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Jul 21, 2006 00:19 | #5

I like #3 Nice series

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Jul 21, 2006 00:23 as a reply to @ LordV's post | #6

LordV wrote:
You just need the background to be a bit nearer for the in flight shots so that lights up a bit.

Oh, is that all? Ok, I'll just waltz up to my hoverfly (who is scared of absolutely everything including but not limited to his own shadow) and kindly ask him to hover a few inches to the left so my bokeh is better. I'm sure he'll understand .

Thanks for the comments. As they say, practice makes perfect, so I'll be doing just that.

You guys are great!

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Jul 21, 2006 02:27 | #7

Nice shots, the third and fourth one are very, very good.

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Jul 21, 2006 08:21 | #8

Great series, #1 and #5 are seriously good.

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