Posted by Lynn Scott on February 7, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Just a little summer fun with some Dragons and Hoppers. These little guys were so fun to shoot. This one especially enjoyed the attention. I think he was posing :)
Enjoy and comments are always welcomed
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 7, 2011 at 5:52 PM
#2 Little green grasshopper in the grass.
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 7, 2011 at 5:53 PM
#3 Bug in the face. He too was a poser :)
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 7, 2011 at 5:54 PM
#4 Little different pose.
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 7, 2011 at 5:55 PM
#5
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 7, 2011 at 5:57 PM
#6 Another little grasshopper. He was a little tougher to catch up too. He was a little more shy than the others.
Again I hope you enjoy the macros and comments welcomed
Posted by Jeremy Week on February 7, 2011 at 6:14 PM
Very nice! I especially like #1
Posted by Scott Fricke on February 7, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Great collection Lynn! 1 and 2 are my favorites, fantastic detail and sharpness and the colors are terrific. What camera and lens do you use?
Posted by Grant Collier on February 7, 2011 at 6:37 PM
These are all nice, but #3 is my fave!
Posted by Lance Burch on February 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Ditto on 3.
Posted by Jim Bennett on February 7, 2011 at 6:45 PM
Wow! Great set. Wonderful colors.
Posted by John Mumaw on February 7, 2011 at 7:38 PM
You must have the patience of a saint, Lynn (do you tie your own flies for fishing?)!
Another remarkable series of insects you posted here. #3 is my favorite, but I like every single one of 'em! Thanks for sharing these with us.
Posted by Bert Fukuda on February 7, 2011 at 7:54 PM
#3 is insane!!
Posted by Paul Wegemann on February 7, 2011 at 8:37 PM
These are amazing, Lynn. I'll give my vote to #3 also. Is there a trick to getting the insects to sit still?
Posted by Joseph Kayne on February 7, 2011 at 9:04 PM
Time for nightmares!!! Neat work! Joe.
Posted by Jack Garrett on February 7, 2011 at 9:18 PM
How do you pick a favorite? These are all excellent! I do like number 3 the best
Posted by Jody Grigg on February 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM
They are kind of freaky but definitley well done. I think #2 is my favorite one.
Posted by Anne K. Rusk on February 7, 2011 at 11:31 PM
That little guy in #1 certainly is photogenic! These are all excellent and fun to see. You do great macro work! I can't choose a favorite, they all work so well
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 8, 2011 at 1:21 AM
Ah schucks guys and gals. I appreciate all the kind words and glad you liked the latest Macro's. I did have a lot of fun doing them. I know I must look really strange when I'm taking the macro photos. Imagine this, no one can see what your shooting but they see you rolling around and contorting in all sorts of funny positions to get shots. I'm glad I'm in the mental health field
Scott--I'm using a Tamron 180mm macro lens and the Nikon D300 for the camera piece. It's pretty dang sharp and I don't have to get real close to get my shots.
John---I do tie my own fly fishing flies and have been tying since I was 10. My wife about choked when I shared your comment about patience. :)
Joseph---sorry for the nightmares :)
Paul---back in the day there was a substance in the NFL called stickem :) works great on bugs ok I'm kidding. The longer 180mm works well as you don't have to get so close. The little guys liked posing to be honest. Like the one in #1---I could have swore it winked
thanks again everyone and glad you liked them
Posted by Todd Caudle on February 8, 2011 at 2:19 AM
YIKES! These are amazing, Lynn. The stuff of nightmares.
You might be helping me cure my insect phobia! These are outatanding! I love 3 as well. But you really have a talent for these, who knew these little things are so colorful and your backgrounds are flawless!
Posted by Rene Pirolt on February 8, 2011 at 10:49 AM
There are great Lynn. Nice job!
Posted by Adam Schallau on February 8, 2011 at 12:26 PM
They are all very nice, but I'm drawn to #3.
Posted by Dan Walters on February 8, 2011 at 1:02 PM
Great images and detail! Love the close crop in #3!
More great shots showing your skills at macro, Lynn. The colors look a little electric on my monitor, but it sure does give them impact. Excellent work!
Posted by Stan Rose on February 9, 2011 at 4:57 AM
Neat series, Lynn, nice macros--especially liek the inyourface one
I looked at this on two work monitors--on one the colors were way too strong, on the other they looked fine, althouth #2 was pretty electric on both.
Posted by Rod Chandler on February 9, 2011 at 2:42 PM
Wonderful series Lynn. I am inspired. Bring on summer.
Posted by Jesse Speer on February 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Freaky cool!
Insect macros always freak me out. But your technique is awesome. Great stuff you've been posting lately.
Posted by Brian Jackson on February 9, 2011 at 4:30 PM
These are excellent. Oh and reminds me how much I miss the Spring/Summer months.
Posted by Doug Koepsel on February 10, 2011 at 11:55 AM
Another vote for #3. Wonder how the impact would change if the dof was increased so the mouthparts were also in focus along with the eyes.
Posted by Lynn Scott on February 11, 2011 at 12:44 AM
Hi Everyone
I thank you all for the comments and kind words. It has been a lot of fun with the Macros. At the very least we will get Aleksandra over her fear of bugs :)
Stan and Morris not sure on the electric part. They looked fine on mine but I know #2 for some reason kept doing funky things when I was making my final adjustments. Not sure why but the one posted looked fine. Not sure what!
Doug--the DOF is something I constantly struggle with when shooting Macros. The margin of error is that of a Bug's wisker. It would change the impact. It sometimes depends on what impact your striving for too and that too is a struggle
Thanks again everyone and really appreciate the kinds words!!!
Discussion
34 repliesEnjoy and comments are always welcomed
Again I hope you enjoy the macros and comments welcomed
Another remarkable series of insects you posted here. #3 is my favorite, but I like every single one of 'em! Thanks for sharing these with us.
Scott--I'm using a Tamron 180mm macro lens and the Nikon D300 for the camera piece. It's pretty dang sharp and I don't have to get real close to get my shots.
John---I do tie my own fly fishing flies and have been tying since I was 10. My wife about choked when I shared your comment about patience. :)
Joseph---sorry for the nightmares :)
Paul---back in the day there was a substance in the NFL called stickem :) works great on bugs
thanks again everyone and glad you liked them
I looked at this on two work monitors--on one the colors were way too strong, on the other they looked fine, althouth #2 was pretty electric on both.
Insect macros always freak me out. But your technique is awesome. Great stuff you've been posting lately.
I thank you all for the comments and kind words. It has been a lot of fun with the Macros. At the very least we will get Aleksandra over her fear of bugs :)
Stan and Morris not sure on the electric part. They looked fine on mine but I know #2 for some reason kept doing funky things when I was making my final adjustments. Not sure why but the one posted looked fine. Not sure what!
Doug--the DOF is something I constantly struggle with when shooting Macros. The margin of error is that of a Bug's wisker. It would change the impact. It sometimes depends on what impact your striving for too and that too is a struggle
Thanks again everyone and really appreciate the kinds words!!!