You have set yourself a daunting task Ben. Low light levels have presumably forced you into having to use a wide appeture resulting in a very narrow depth of field with the result that only the a small area is sharp.
I tripod and slower shutter speed would have helped. A view at right angle to the body of the Cricket would also have been easier. Some fill in flash or a reflector would also help.
Macro work ain't easy. That's why we get a kick out of it.
Regards
Paul
Posted by David Taylor on July 12, 2009 at 5:57 PM
An interesting subject. I agree with what Paul has written. He has put it more succinctly than I could. Keep at it. The rewards are well worth the effort put in (apart from remuneratory that is )when you get it right.
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2 repliesCanon 50d macro 100mm lens, iso 800, f5, 1/200
I tripod and slower shutter speed would have helped. A view at right angle to the body of the Cricket would also have been easier. Some fill in flash or a reflector would also help.
Macro work ain't easy. That's why we get a kick out of it.
Regards
Paul