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Hornet macro

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Posted by Barry Southon on April 11, 2010 at 10:34 PM
Hornet macro
A few days of warm weather and the bugs are out in force. I could not resist the temptation to seek more practice with the macro lens.

The hornet is a complex subject and constantly on the move and carries one hell of a sting which I can testify to.

Canon 1D3 Canon 180mm EF f/3.5 Macro USM F/13 ISO 400 tripod

Critique, Comments and Advice most welcome thanks for looking.
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Posted by Barry Southon on April 11, 2010 at 10:41 PM
I'm struggling some what with the ring flash settings so any advice would really help please.

This is the cropped head of the hornet.
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Posted by Robert Lawrence on April 12, 2010 at 7:57 AM
I think the original is the better shot as the oof antennae is too prominent in the second. Your angle of view and a longish lens has meant you are unlikely to get much more depth of field. I'm afraid I'm unable to offer any constructive advice re the ring flash as I haven't any recent experience. Still a much better macro than I've done.
Posted by Lewis Thomson on April 12, 2010 at 1:40 PM

Hi Barry,

Great detail in the head and a good attempt. The angle that you've shot the subject hasn't helped the dof and the antennas appear transparent, perhaps due to a low shutter speed. I also don't have any experience of ring flash I'm afraid. Keep at it! :smile:

Cheers,

Lewis.
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