Dragonfly Macro w/ Lightsphere II

[tmlphoto]

Another test of the lightsphere II as a macro flash. Any comments?
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/22689252-L.jpg

[GREAPER]

Excellent :thumb

[wxwax]

The lighting looks nice and even. Seems like the focus didn't quite grab the head? :dunno Must be tough shooting insects, I've never tried it.

[tmlphoto]

The lighting looks nice and even. Seems like the focus didn't quite grab the head? :dunno Must be tough shooting insects, I've never tried it.
Thanks Greaper and Wxwax. I am pretty happy with the lighting. The lightsphere is large compared to the bug at the working distance for macro, so it seems to work as a soft box type lighting. Here is another. Nailed the head on this one.
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/22724070-L.jpg

[MuskyDude]

Yes, very nice! Can I ask a nube Q: what is a "lightsphere"? I know what a macro flash looks like, is it similar to that? Thanks!


Whatever the case you have it 'workin well for you! :thumb


AJ

[bfjr]

Well done especially the second one :thumb

[ian408]

Yes, very nice! Can I ask a nube Q: what is a "lightsphere"? I know what a macro flash looks like, is it similar to that? Thanks!


Whatever the case you have it 'workin well for you! :thumb


AJ
Here you go lightsphere (http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=3354218&showprevnext=1).

Ian

[Andy]

Here you go lightsphere (http://secure.mycart.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=3354218&showprevnext=1).

Ian

thanks guys - i just ordered a lightsphere :deal

[tmlphoto]

Yes, very nice! Can I ask a nube Q: what is a "lightsphere"? I know what a macro flash looks like, is it similar to that? Thanks!


Whatever the case you have it 'workin well for you! :thumb


AJ
Its a plastic light modifier that goes over the flash head of a hot shoe mounted flash. It kind of looks like the bottom of a 1/2 gallon milk jug and fits snugly to the flash. (different versions for different flashes). It's kind of a mini softbox of sorts. Works well for candid pics, but I have been trying it out as a poor mans macro flash.

[MuskyDude]

Its a plastic light modifier that goes over the flash head of a hot shoe mounted flash. It kind of looks like the bottom of a 1/2 gallon milk jug and fits snugly to the flash. (different versions for different flashes). It's kind of a mini softbox of sorts. Works well for candid pics, but I have been trying it out as a poor mans macro flash.
Very cool. I checked the website, looks intreguing (BM'd). Looking forward to seeing more shots with it, thanks!


AJ

[david_h]

Nice pictures Thomas, I'll have to try that.
Did you point the LS2 straight towards the subject?

[tmlphoto]

Nice pictures Thomas, I'll have to try that.
Did you point the LS2 straight towards the subject?
Yes, straight ahead for those shots. I have also tryed pivoting the flash head 45 degress left or right to try and get a little directional lighting. Seems to work pretty well.

[Aussie_bluey]

I have only managed to get shot of a Dragonfly, but not as close as these. Nice shots. :clap :1drink :1drink :1drink :clap
Tim

[T4Tots]

thanks guys - i just ordered a lightsphere :deal
I ordered one last Thursday and I am anxious to use it!

These dragonfly pictures are fantastic!!!!

[tmlphoto]

I ordered one last Thursday and I am anxious to use it!

These dragonfly pictures are fantastic!!!!
Thanks Tim & Tina. Tina, I will be interested to know how you like the lightsphere. I think it is a really great little invention, especially for the money.

[pathfinder]

I just drank the Kool-Aide too. :): :): I am looking forward to giving it a try for candids at family gatherings as well.

[DavidTO]

I got a lightsphere a week or so ago...

of course at the rate I shoot, I haven't even used it yet.

I must have the highest ratio of equipment per exposure, since I shoot so few... :(