My insect macro thread

From now on all my work will be in this thread.

I am pleased with this shot.Took it today with my Nikon 50+sigma 50mm macro lens+sigma macro ring flash

Camera:Nikon D50Exposure:0.002 sec (1/500)Aperture:f/10Focal Length:50 mmExposure Bias:0/6 EVFlash:Flash fired, auto modeISO Speed:800
Orientation:Horizontal (normal)X-Resolution:300 dpiY-Resolution:300 dpiSoftware:PictureProject 1.7 WDate and Time:2007:08:04 18:59:24YCbCr Positioning:CenteredExposure Program:ManualDate and Time (Original):2007:08:04 17:59:35Date and Time (Digitized):2007:08:04 17:59:35Maximum Lens Aperture:3/1Metering Mode:PatternUser Comment:POGSub-Second Time:00Sub-Second Time (Original):00Sub-Second Time (Digitized):00Color Space:UncalibratedSensing Method:One-chip colour area sensorCFA Pattern:BLUE GREEN GREEN REDExposure Mode:Manual

maybe some cropping. but i like it. i like the bee, and the movement in its wings. AWESOME!!

this is my 2nd shot of a wasp flying.i took my 1st 2 shots of them today and i have found a new hobby..shooting flying insects

Camera: Nikon D50 -Exposure: 0.002 sec (1/500) -Aperture: f/11 Focal Length: 50 mm Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV Flash: Flash fired, auto mode ISO Speed: 800

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shannyD wrote in post #3668459
maybe some cropping. but i like it. i like the bee, and the movement in its wings. AWESOME!!

i havent been editing any of my pics but your right it needs cropping and maybe a border..thanks for the constructive criticism and poping by the thread..more pics coming later..

Camera:Canon EOS 400D DigitalExposure:0.008 sec (1/125)Aperture:f/14Focal Length:65 mmISO Speed:100Exposure Bias:0/3 EVFlash:Flash fired
Orientation:Horizontal (normal)X-Resolution:72 dpiY-Resolution:72 dpiDate and Time:2007:07:28 10:58:46YCbCr Positioning:CenteredDate and Time (Original):2007:07:28 10:58:46Date and Time (Digitized):2007:07:28 10:58:46Shutter Speed:456510/65536Color Space:sRGBFocal Plane X-Resolution:4433.295 dpiFocal Plane Y-Resolution:4453.608 dpiCustom Rendered:1Exposure Mode:ManualCompression:JPEGImage Type:Canon EOS 400D DIGITALOwner Name:unknown ( Camera Serial Number:1280865294Custom Functions:24, 0, 256, 512, 768, 1024, 1280, 1536, 1792, 2048, 2304, 2560Model ID:2147484214Tag::Canon::0x0013:0, 159, 7, 112Lens Type:MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo

took this today on the highest fstop..im getting use to the 1-5x so at the mo im using it at high fstops to get a half decent shot..soon as i get use to it a bit mroe il start stepping down the fstops to get a clearer shot(sharper)
Iv only had this rig(mpe-65-canon 400D and tiw lite ring flash a few dyas..im geting use to is but its going to take some time til i get shots half as good as lordv.

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again high fstop which is causing some loose of quality

Camera: Canon EOS 400D Digital Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200) Aperture: f/13 Focal Length: 65 mm ISO Speed: 200 Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV Flash: Flash fired


Shutter Speed: 200
Metering Mode: Partial Color Space: sRGB Focal Plane X-Resolution: 4433.295 dpi Focal Plane Y-Resolution: 4453.608 dpi
Exposure Mode: Manual Compression: JPEG Image Type: Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Lens Type: MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo with twin canon amcro ring lite.

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the set up that makes it all happen

Good shots- the first two are both a drone fly hoverfly in flight. The cricket should have the focus on the eyes, slightly backfocused. Think you would have been better with a wider aperture for the caterpillar -it's just very soft as is.
Brian V.

Camera:Canon EOS 400D DigitalExposure:0.005 sec (1/200)Aperture:f/13Focal Length:65 mmISO Speed:100Exposure Bias:0/3 EVFlash:Flash fired
Orientation:Horizontal (normal)X-Resolution:72 dpiY-Resolution:72 dpiDate and Time:2007:07:27 17:35:50YCbCr Positioning:CenteredDate and Time (Original):2007:07:27 17:35:50Date and Time (Digitized):2007:07:27 17:35:50Shutter Speed:500948/65536Color Space:sRGBFocal Plane X-Resolution:4433.295 dpiFocal Plane Y-Resolution:4453.608 dpiCustom Rendered:1Exposure Mode:ManualCompression:JPEGImage Type:Canon EOS 400D DIGITALOwner Name:unknown Custom Functions:24, 0, 256, 512, 768, 1024, 1280, 1536, 1792, 2048, 2304, 2560Model ID:2147484214Tag::Canon::0x0013:0, 159, 7, 112Lens Type:MP-E65mm f/2.8 1-5x Macro Photo

Hello macro junkie, I like the effect of the light arc shown in the wings of the Bee in the first shot. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
-Bruce

LordV wrote in post #3668539
Good shots- the first two are both a drone fly hoverfly in flight. The cricket should have the focus on the eyes, slightly backfocused. Think you would have been better with a wider aperture for the caterpillar -it's just very soft as is.
Brian V.

thanks for the info..Il keep it in mind when i go shooting tomorow...I would like to thank u,,over the past 2 weeks u have been answering god knows how many pms from me in quick response with as much much info as u can provide..People like this are few and far between..Your a great guy and a assist to this forum...Thansk for helping me..I really appreciate it as imo your the best macro photography there is.

Ballen Photo wrote in post #3668571
Hello macro junkie, I like the effect of the light arc shown in the wings of the Bee in the first shot. Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
-Bruce

that was my 1st ever shot of a drone fly hoverfly in flight all any fly hovering for that matter..I am happy that it turned out like that for my 1st hovering shot..I cant wait till tomorow.just cant wait to get my 105mm back fomr sigma then i can get closer as this 50mm u need to be so close..
thanks for stopping by ballen p.il be shooting tomorrow and i might go to the butterfly farm which is situated 4 miles fmor my house..and i have never been there..tomorrow or monday iv got to go there..i have got to the stage now that im shooting and 50% of my pics are looking good..I still have a long way to go but im confident that i could pull off a few good shots at the farm...speake to u soon buddie.

nice shot of the Drone fly. I wouldnt keep all your posts in one thread, new titles can arouse interest eg 'look what landed on my dog's nose today.'

Some nice shots MJ but have to agree with RM, I don't think it's a good idea to shove all your macros in one thread as it will get a little messy I think.