Post your Insect shots

[WeeHector]

Hmm ok, I am guessing there is no adjustment in your flash! To bring it back behind your lens.

No. It's a ring flash which is mounted in front of the lens. May have to look into using another system. Sure I can rig up something especially as the ring flash doesn't fit with the Raynox.

 

[Scott Murray]

No. It's a ring flash which is mounted in front of the lens. May have to look into using another system. Sure I can rig up something especially as the ring flash doesn't fit with the Raynox.

Have you tried using a simple diffuser set up like I am currently with my pop up flash!? Its a pity that the ring flash will not fit while the Raynox is fitted. How are you finding the Raynox?

 

[Moab Man]

Light was not so great, but the grasshopper was willing to be patient and pose.

 

[Lawrence]

Well that was very nice of him as far as I am concerned especially as there seems to be no grass right there.
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[WeeHector]

I'd given up hope of seeing one of these this year but, when I returned to work this afternoon, this guy was sitting outside the workshop door and then proceeded to walk in. Hung about all afternoon.

 

[Scott Murray]

I'd given up hope of seeing one of these this year but, when I returned to work this afternoon, this guy was sitting outside the workshop door and then proceeded to walk in. Hung about all afternoon.

Wonderful capture, we have lots around here too but I'd be buggered if I can find them lol.

 

[WeeHector]

Head on. The real E.T.

 

[Michael J.]

I'd given up hope of seeing one of these this year but, when I returned to work this afternoon, this guy was sitting outside the workshop door and then proceeded to walk in. Hung about all afternoon.

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Cos the cute guy is sitting on the hand that makes this pic a great one. The color comes out so clear as well as the details. Love this shot.

 

[WeeHector]

Cos the cute guy is sitting on the hand that makes this pic a great one. The color comes out so clear as well as the details. Love this shot.

Thanks. When I see this shot full size it is incredible. It looks like a studio setting but the lighting is totally natural sunshine and camera hand-held. Definitely the best photo I've ever taken.

D3100, 40mm f2.8 Micro
f/22, 1/200th sec, ISO 400

 

[Just-Clayton]

I don't see them very much here. they are around. I saved one last year and he was the first I have seen in 10 years or more.

Head on. The real E.T.

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[Roy1961]

just missed this (whatever) dragonfly? eating a small fly, he picked it of the side of a van and flew down onto the blade of grass, its about an inch and a half long (40mm)

 

[Roy1961]

A praying mantis and a huge crop of its head

 

[nickt]

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just missed this (whatever) dragonfly? eating a small fly, he picked it of the side of a van and flew down onto the blade of grass, its about an inch and a half long (40mm)

That's a Damselfly fly. Similar to a dragon fly, they start out living under water.

 

[Michael J.]

Finally I got one. D5100 and the 16-85mm - Not the best shot of an insect but it a shot and for me a big success. *LOL*

 

[Lawrence]

Thats a great shot

 

[Scott Murray]

Finally I got one. D5100 and the 16-85mm - Not the best shot of an insect but it a shot and for me a big success. *LOL*

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Excellent shot Michael.

 

[RockyNH_RIP]

Excellent Michael, lovethe colors!

Pat in NH

 

[slowpoke]

You nailed it,A wall hanger for sure.

 

[Moab Man]

And Michael SCORES! Great shot.

 

[Roy1961]

super shot Michael, well done