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Sep 23, 2007 11:46 | #1

I tried getting a refraction on a shieldbug today. It was very very hard because the bug would NOT stop moving around. Also because of its curved back the droplets would slide off very easily.

Still I got a couple good shots that I would like to share. Tell me what you think.

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Sep 23, 2007 14:49 | #2

Now look here. This just isn't fair. Some of us haven't even posted a good refraction shot yet. Then you go and post these.

Great shots Pete. Very impressive.

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Sep 23, 2007 14:53 | #3

Interesting refractions- making it hard though doing it on a bug
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Sep 23, 2007 15:19 | #4

Thanks for the comments.

I'm really happy that the second one turned out, the droplet was sliding off its back and I got it just a millisecond before it fell off.

I wish I had a one of those macro flash rings, then I could have had better lighting. I'll get one for next season for sure, along with a DSLR.

LordV - How about a refraction on a hoverfly... while its in flight, that's the next step

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Sep 23, 2007 15:39 as a reply to @ pete.mod's post | #5

nice catch. did you put the water drops on him or what that there already. anyway still a great shot.

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Sep 23, 2007 16:05 | #6

I put them on him Bill. I found out that bugs don't like having water on them. Because once they learn where the water is coming from (tip of my finger) they avoid it and run the other direction. When I put some on a grasshopper a few days ago, he would use his hind legs to flick it off his body.

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Sep 23, 2007 16:06 as a reply to @ pete.mod's post | #7

thanks Pete. think i'm gonna have to give that a try myself

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Sep 23, 2007 21:06 | #8

I was going to remove my originals and post these, but being just a beginner I wanted an experienced opinion.

I looked at my pictures on my laptop, which has a better screen than my home PC, and noticed that they looked a bit "washed" with a beige tone.

I tweaked them a bit more on my laptop. Can someone please tell me if went in the right direction? Do these look better than the ones I posted originally? I want to print an 8x10 of one of these.

Your help is much appreciated.

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Sep 23, 2007 21:16 as a reply to @ pete.mod's post | #9

they look a little brighter to me. also like the first pic better out of the two pics.

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