It's the little things that count
Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:24 pm
Well, it had to be an insect or a frog didn't it
Well, it had to be an insect or a frog didn't it
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:24 pmWell, it had to be an insect or a frog didn't it
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Posted: Sat Mar 15, 2008 11:35 pmWow they are amazing Rel!!!! What lens did you use?
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 12:37 pmThanks Chris - I do love Dolichopodidae, but I spose there have been a hell of a lot of photos of them on this site over the years 
The shot was taken with the 105 macro Nikon, SB800, PJ lightsphere and dome. The shot has been cropped - but shows up the beautiful metallic colours on these 2 species of doli's, and the differences in the head structure, arista (the long thin bit of the antennae) - they are just pretty
The shot was taken with the 105 macro Nikon, SB800, PJ lightsphere and dome. The shot has been cropped - but shows up the beautiful metallic colours on these 2 species of doli's, and the differences in the head structure, arista (the long thin bit of the antennae) - they are just pretty
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Posted: Sun Mar 16, 2008 11:27 pmThanks Rel for that info on what equipment you used.
I'm just so amazed at the unreal detail and clarity of the image. It's fantastic and they are a beautiful colour.
I'm just so amazed at the unreal detail and clarity of the image. It's fantastic and they are a beautiful colour.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:05 amBLO0DY NICEEEE captures!!!! Did you use manual focus or AF?
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 12:47 amI prefer the 2nd shot myself, very clear with great detail.
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:02 amI prefer the 2nd shot as well. I always seem to prefer the ones that are facing or looking at the camera. Very nicely done. It's motivating me to get out and start using my macro a bit more!
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Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 11:27 amMy macro results are never this good 
I guess you need good eyesight to start with. Lovely Rel 
I guess you need good eyesight to start with. Lovely Rel Re: It's the little things that count
Posted: Mon Mar 17, 2008 10:51 pmThanks guys
Quang, I usually use autofocus - I've gotten used to my camera and focus, so I pretty much know when it has hit 'that' spot in focus when I hit the shutter .. used to use manual, but to be honest, I get better results with auto LOL I s'pose that makes me a cheat ?????
Oneputt - it's just practise, lots and lots of practise And you can't use the eyesight excuse either young man , my camera is doing that for me
Phoenix - looking forward to some macros from you soon then
And thanks Pehpsi
Quang, I usually use autofocus
- I've gotten used to my camera and focus, so I pretty much know when it has hit 'that' spot in focus when I hit the shutter .. used to use manual, but to be honest, I get better results with auto LOL I s'pose that makes me a cheat ????? Oneputt - it's just practise, lots and lots of practise
And you can't use the eyesight excuse either young man , my camera is doing that for me Phoenix - looking forward to some macros from you soon then
And thanks Pehpsi
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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:45 amgreat shots rel. love the 2nd one. anyone that shotos these little buggers knows how hard it is to get a nice shot of em. great work.