Kiss of Death
by Roger Kirchen
Hello all. This is my first post in this forum. This photo was taken last year with my telephoto zoom lens. I now have a Sigma 150 mm macro and look forward to using that lens for close-ups.
This Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) was slowly walking up its dried-out twig to reach its juicy target.
It seems to be smacking its lips in anticipation. For its tiny prey, it's the kiss of death.
Canon 7D, Sigma 150-500 mm at 500 mm, handheld, ISO 500, 1/125 sec at f/13, manual focus, natural light. Cropped to about 50 % and processed in LR3.
All C & C are much apprciated. Thanks.
Comments
9 commentsI've used the Sigma 150mm for seven years now, it's a fine macro lens. I've just looked at the newest generation and they've added IS. Cost has gone up too. Which one did you get?
On the plus side - I think it's a well composed frame with great colors, exposure, and BG.
On the downside - It's a bit soft. From this POV the head and nearest parts of the DF should be sharper IMO.
You will find the Sigma will help you produce significantly sharper macro images than your zoom tele.
You won't have the advantage of distance to subject, so you will have to work harder..
But the results are well worth the effort.
Great capture,
Jaymes
Welcome to Macro Gallery. The macro lens is one of my favorite lens and it stayed on my camera most of the time. Look forward to seeing more of your posts here now that you have a macro lens. Oh, don't forget to take photos of flowers as well when there are no critters around and post them in 'The greatest flora gallery on the planet'
Howard, I did get the Sigma 150 with the OS. So far, I only have had the time to do some practice shots with it. I'm impressed. I'm planning to go out with it over the week-end. No insects though. And no flowers either.