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Taking a Stroll

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 4, 2017125 views4 comments

Another shot of a red milkweed beetle (Tetraopes tetraophthalmus) that I found walking on a dying blade of grass. I usually do not use a tripod for macro work on live bugs, but I'm hooked now. The results are encouraging. 180 mm f3.5 (1/30 sec at f16, ISO 320). Levels, slight crop, a little cleanup of dust specks...........................Jim

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on July 5, 2017 at 11:51 AM

Okay, Jim, I too don't use the tripod a lot with my macro shots because I am using my twin flash setup, but boy oh boy, I haven't got a shot like this!!! Excellent detail, and I just love that he has his little foot raised to his face, like he is being shy! This is a fabulous shot!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 5, 2017 at 12:27 PM

If the critters aren't moving "too fast", your ability to focus carefully with a tripod is much better that handholding (at least for me...). Jim, this is a fine look at this beetle with great details in the beetle and it's walkway against a fine background.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on July 5, 2017 at 10:45 PM

Your comp and exposure are excellent, Jim. The soft light and diffused natural BG were really in your favor here. I personally NEVER do macro handheld, and it's good that you see it's advantage. Although set-up can be awkward compared to HH, after years of experience I can assure you that the results are ALWAYS much better.

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on July 6, 2017 at 10:26 PM

Excellent detail, Jim. I like the natural colors. I don’t like using a tripod on moving bugs neither. They are always moving fast.

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