Bright Green-Eyed Fly & Spiders

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Bright Green-Eyed Fly & Spiders

Postby NikonUser on Mon Sep 26, 2005 3:26 pm

There wasn't much out there for macros today. Probably a little chilly this morning.

I found this freaky looking fly...

ISO200, 1/160 @ f20
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It looks alright at web size but printed out at a4 it looks a little 'painted'. I'm not sure quite why.

I was hoping that the reflection wouldn't be quite so big in the eyes. The flash made it look not quite so freaky.

Comments welcome

P.S. For all those that read my thread about my SB-800 underexposing... I think it was the diffusers fault. I took it off today and it was MUCH better. I knew the diffuser stole some light but the difference was HUGE. The only trouble is I like the softer shadows when the diffuser is used :?

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Postby NikonUser on Mon Sep 26, 2005 4:32 pm

...And the spider to match the fly...

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Enjoy
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Postby mudder on Mon Sep 26, 2005 7:34 pm

G'day Paul,
The first fly on acid really freaked me out, but the spider having lunch is terrific! The focus is spot on...
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Postby NikonUser on Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:52 am

Thanks Mudder...


One of very few that I actually DO get 'spot' on with focus!

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