Posted by John Robinson on April 22, 2012 at 5:38 PM
Mayfly Larva(Ecdyonurus sp.)
Caddis Larva(Glyphotaulius sp)
Illustrations for ID
Done in specially made shallow tank over illuminated box. Two flashes from above -one camera other slave.
D7000 Sigma 50 mm macro.
100 ISO
f18 @6oth sec
70 % crop.
Levels etc Paint Shop Pro.
Cheers
Thanks for your comments on previous.
JR
nicely done John, although maybe a bit more blending around the Caddis larva. I particularly like the Mayfly larva, this one deserves an image to itself I think
Matt
Posted by Barry Southon on April 23, 2012 at 8:03 AM
John
Very interesting subjects I can see why Matt suggests separate images. Sharp throughout, whilst I appreciate it was a controlled tank I'd still be interested to know what you used to hold the camera, tripod head?
I'm trying to improve my macro technique and this is the area I'm struggling with creating a rock solid base eliminating all movement. More often than not by the time I get fixed, the bugs gone.
Posted by John Robinson on April 23, 2012 at 9:04 AM
Hi Barry
Simply hand held with the flashes controlling the exposure , so shake is not a lot of problem.
If you use the out door method you can get away with higher ISO,s but other than that yes its a tripod.
I wouldn't bother with bugs - try pretty birds instead
Cheers
JR
Posted by Barry Southon on April 23, 2012 at 10:29 AM
John
I'm not pulling the pretty birds so often hence the move to bugs, also I found a MP-E 65mm which I'd like to get up really close with.
Posted by David Taylor on April 23, 2012 at 1:13 PM
Big image the one to look at. Excellent. Bugs Rule, OK!! Especially in 3D.
Posted by Nick Mckeown on April 24, 2012 at 3:28 AM
Superb image JR! What magnification are the little critters? The Mayfly is a cracking image and would look great on my wall! Missus would not be happy though
Nick.
Posted by John Robinson on April 24, 2012 at 7:07 AM
Thanks
Nick - the mayfly larvae is actually one of the larger ones- about 12 mm. Very flat and lives under stones.
Cheers
JR
Discussion
7 repliesCaddis Larva(Glyphotaulius sp)
Illustrations for ID
Done in specially made shallow tank over illuminated box. Two flashes from above -one camera other slave.
D7000 Sigma 50 mm macro.
100 ISO
f18 @6oth sec
70 % crop.
Levels etc Paint Shop Pro.
Cheers
Thanks for your comments on previous.
JR
Matt
Very interesting subjects I can see why Matt suggests separate images. Sharp throughout, whilst I appreciate it was a controlled tank I'd still be interested to know what you used to hold the camera, tripod head?
I'm trying to improve my macro technique and this is the area I'm struggling with creating a rock solid base eliminating all movement. More often than not by the time I get fixed, the bugs gone.
Simply hand held with the flashes controlling the exposure , so shake is not a lot of problem.
If you use the out door method you can get away with higher ISO,s but other than that yes its a tripod.
I wouldn't bother with bugs - try pretty birds instead
Cheers
JR
I'm not pulling the pretty birds so often hence the move to bugs, also I found a MP-E 65mm which I'd like to get up really close with.
Nick.
Nick - the mayfly larvae is actually one of the larger ones- about 12 mm. Very flat and lives under stones.
Cheers
JR