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All things Macro (5 x 150KB)
Posted:
Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:18 pmby greencardigan
A selection of creatures getting around my yard. I never ceases to amaze me what I find when I go looking.
Comments please...
Sigma 105
Handheld
Flash
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Posted:
Fri Mar 03, 2006 1:33 pmby Manta
Very cool Mr Cardigan!
DOF is a little mixed but I like all of these. The last Robber Fly (I think) shot is really nice!
Posted:
Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:47 pmby calford
These are all great!
Al
Posted:
Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:06 pmby big pix
A great series of shots..... well done, just goes to show how boring my backyard is.......
Posted:
Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:22 pmby Oneputt
Some lovely shots there
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Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:31 pmby marcotrov
Seriously sharp and beautifully exposed images Greencardigan. #3 and #4 in particular are terrific and super sharp.
cheers
marco
Posted:
Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:57 pmby Slider
Great stuff GC. The last two would be right at home in a sci-fi movie
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Sat Mar 04, 2006 9:02 amby PALL
very good series with 150,all images are realy sharp and good DOF but as flash light gets harsh "i alywas disliked flash photograpyh"" so try to shot in natural light even it gona be dificult but you can yeald a lot better natural results.
Posted:
Sat Mar 04, 2006 10:57 amby Pa
great shots greencardigan all nice and sharp.ill have to have a look in my yard to see what i can find.
pa
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Sun Mar 05, 2006 9:34 amby ozimax
Wonderful captures here, my backyard is fine except you need a boat at the moment to get around it!
Posted:
Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:19 amby greencardigan
Thanks for all the comments.
PALL wrote:flash light gets harsh "i alywas disliked flash photograpyh"" so try to shot in natural light even it gona be dificult but you can yeald a lot better natural results.
I consider a flash essential for handheld insect shots. Especially insects that are continually moving. Usually there is no time to set up a tripod.
Posted:
Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:07 pmby Nicole
Wonderful series of photos. Hard to pick a favourite really.
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Mon Mar 06, 2006 8:09 pmby Finch
Greenie,
Insect photography isn't the easiest at the best of times and you have captured these really well. Great sharpness and some interesting composition.
I agree with you that you have to use flash, especially when you are "following" your subjects and can't use a tripod. Have you tried using a diffuser on your flash to soften harsh light?
Nice work
Cheers
Michael
Posted:
Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:01 amby greencardigan
Finch wrote:Have you tried using a diffuser on your flash to soften harsh light?
Not really. Occasionally I use a homemade diffuser. A new flash + diffuser is high up on my 'to buy' list though.