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I've been trying for this shot for ages using manual focus.

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Posted by David Taylor on July 21, 2010 at 5:40 PM
I've been trying for this shot for ages using manual focus.
I think I have succeeded. There's always room for improvement, so any suggestions welcome.:smile: :wink:

Sigma SD14 dslr
Sigma 50mm EX macro lens
Manual Exposure and focus Auto white balance
Sigma ring flash
ISO 100
F16
1/125s
Hand held
RAW processed in SPP4
Finished off in Sagelight, PictureWindowPro,and PS Elements
Framed in XaraDesignerPro6


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Posted by Phillip Tomkinson on July 21, 2010 at 6:51 PM
Very very nice David.

Phil.

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Posted by PhilH on July 22, 2010 at 2:38 AM
Certainly does look like you have succeded....

But I have to ask.... why so many programs to process the image? apart from the RAW converter I am counting three separate applications... all of them able to do the same job as the other....

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Posted by keith mitchell on July 22, 2010 at 2:59 AM
You have certainly got a great finished image,wish i understood all the tec details sounds very complex to me.
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Posted by Andy Astbury on July 22, 2010 at 3:00 AM
Hi David - that's tack sharp where it matters :wavey:

Question for you; will your Sig body not synch with your ring flash at any speed?

If you can, then using front curtain synch may well freeze the wings motion too - assuming that's what you wanted to do of course.
Posted by David Sewell on July 22, 2010 at 3:55 AM
Personally, I like to see some movement in an insect's wings, otherwise it can look as though it has been nailed to the background. This is a great shot and I am glad you got what you wanted.

David
Posted by Craig Jones on July 22, 2010 at 3:56 AM
Lovely capture David,very sharp and I love the pollen sack,how wonderful nature is,great close up well done :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Shaun Simpson on July 22, 2010 at 5:14 AM
xcellent shot, well done, fantastic detail here :toast: :toast:
Posted by Phil Mclean on July 22, 2010 at 7:40 AM
Super detailed image.Bit big for me but I know you like BIF.So you should be very happy with it David.

Phil. :toast:
Posted by Tom Smit on July 22, 2010 at 12:27 PM
Super shot.
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Posted by Dale Sutton on July 22, 2010 at 12:48 PM
Super shot Dave, Iv'e done a few of these myself latley.

Dale :toast:
Posted by Ian Mason on July 22, 2010 at 1:07 PM
Impressive result for manual focus. I find the flower to be a bit too dominant and would crop a good bit from the right. I like square comps :wink:
Posted by Bronia Klima on July 22, 2010 at 2:09 PM
Great Capture David super detail and colour
Bronia
Posted by David Taylor on July 23, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Thanks folks for the comments, very much appreciated. :wavey:

PhilH.
I don't like having all my eggs in one basket, each program has its strengths and weaknesses, so using more than one program to process an image extends my choice, I find.

Andy
Yes it has second curtain sync and high-speed sync, but I wanted wing movement.

Craig
You've not been posting lately. :eek:


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Posted by Philip Kirkham on July 23, 2010 at 7:51 AM
Superb capture David, well deserved.

Best wishes
Phil