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<blockquote data-quote="Clovishound" data-source="post: 832926" data-attributes="member: 50197">Silversnapper,Good job on the insect photos. I think you will be pleased with the flash shots using a decent diffuser. That will take the harsh shadows out. As mentioned, when the subject is in full sun, I normally try and shade it with either the diffuser, or my broad brimmed hat. That seems to work well.&nbsp; The flash really helps with camera shake, as well as subject movement. You may get some ghost images with bad movement if the exposure of the available light is close enough to the flash exposure. The worst issue I have is that when the wind is blowing and the plants are swaying back and forth, it's almost impossible to focus. I have occasionally been able to focus on the apex of the swing and anticipate the next cycle, but usually, it's not worth bothering. With slow moving subjects, you may be able to use a tripod successfully. I find that using a tripod makes focusing sooooo much easier. It just doesn't work well with fast moving subjects like bees, or those that don't stay in one place long, or spook easily. That really narrows things a lot, but if that the best way to get sharp photos, it is doable. Doesn't have to be a large, extremely stable tripod either. A small travel tripod should do the job.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Clovishound, post: 832926, member: 50197"] Silversnapper, Good job on the insect photos. I think you will be pleased with the flash shots using a decent diffuser. That will take the harsh shadows out. As mentioned, when the subject is in full sun, I normally try and shade it with either the diffuser, or my broad brimmed hat. That seems to work well. The flash really helps with camera shake, as well as subject movement. You may get some ghost images with bad movement if the exposure of the available light is close enough to the flash exposure. The worst issue I have is that when the wind is blowing and the plants are swaying back and forth, it's almost impossible to focus. I have occasionally been able to focus on the apex of the swing and anticipate the next cycle, but usually, it's not worth bothering. With slow moving subjects, you may be able to use a tripod successfully. I find that using a tripod makes focusing sooooo much easier. It just doesn't work well with fast moving subjects like bees, or those that don't stay in one place long, or spook easily. That really narrows things a lot, but if that the best way to get sharp photos, it is doable. Doesn't have to be a large, extremely stable tripod either. A small travel tripod should do the job. [/QUOTE]

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