Macroholics only

[Lord Vetinari]

Some of my recent shots I thought worth sharing. Comments welcome
brian V.

A small parasitic wasp ?
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5162c.jpg

Couple of hoverfly shots- liked this one because it seemed to have a semi transparent abdomen. Second shot is my first decent capture of an insect in flight- pity about the wings though.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5201c.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5388c.jpg

A small cricket

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5229c.jpg

Reception fading- must clean antenna

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5236c.jpg

Couple of Flies including one for nzmacro

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5209c.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5255c.jpg

Couple of reversed add on lens macros that have been focus stacked with combinez5

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/New-Out999_995c.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/New-Out999_996c.jpg

Lastly a couple of spider mums- one with new eggcase house and the second one with babies on her back.

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5346c.jpg

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5381c.jpg

[Nir]

Brian,

I don't really like insects ... something about the theory they will at some time conquer the world ... but your shots are fantastic! Sharp, clear, detailed ... fantastic!

[Lord Vetinari]

Brian,

I don't really like insects ... something about the theory they will at some time conquer the world ... but your shots are fantastic! Sharp, clear, detailed ... fantastic!Thanks for the comments.
Think you are too late with the conquer the world bit- they already have lol.
BrianV.

[behr655]

Brian,

I don't really like insects ... something about the theory they will at some time conquer the world ... !
Do you mean they haven't already? This time of year it sure seems they have!

Bear

[MuskyDude]

Amazing shots Brian, the clarity and details are outstanding! :clap




AJ

[Lord Vetinari]

Amazing shots Brian, the clarity and details are outstanding! :clap

AJThanks Muskydude
Brian V.

[Herman Auer]

Hi Lord Vetinari - Wow! What more can I say, "it's certainly a Bug's World out there"! Beautifully captured..... well done! :thumb

Cheers - Herman

[Khaos]

All are fantastic. I love seeing a different world through your work. Thanks for keeping them coming.

I really like the first cricket shot. The lighting and angle make it more than just a macro. Very nice.:thumb :thumb

[hesaias]

Dude, those shots are amazing. The winged creature in flight is incredible.


How do you get shots like that?

[Lord Vetinari]

Dude, those shots are amazing. The winged creature in flight is incredible.


How do you get shots like that?Thanks hesias.
You just need the right equipment, lots of practice and patience. I've taken over 2500 insect shots in the last 6 weeks practicing, refining technique and the rig I use. To get the hoverfly in flight I just watched what it was doing for a while- guessed what it was going to do next and so was ready for the shot. Just to make it hard I use manual focus and my rig is handheld.
brian V.

[Lord Vetinari]

All are fantastic. I love seeing a different world through your work. Thanks for keeping them coming.

I really like the first cricket shot. The lighting and angle make it more than just a macro. Very nice.:thumb :thumbThanks Khaos,
Now I seem to be able to technically take the pics ok, I am looking at more interesting angles/lighting etc- suspect it's the same learning process in any area of photography.
Brian V.

[mplonsky]

Some fine shots here. I have enjoyed the views. :thumb

[tmlphoto]

An amazing set of images LV. The BIF (bug in flight) is great. I have yet to get a sharp pic of a BIF. Keep them coming. I'm waiting for my Wymberly dual macro bracket to arrive so I can try out a new flash setup. Looks like you are pushing well past 1:1 ratios. Well done.

[Netgarden]

Lordy, Lordy, Lord! Those are fine shots. I love the spider on the moss, where oh where did you find that! I have a few katydid shots that are cute too. They are friendly and smile alot. Hate flies, but I know you boys love them, :rolleyes :dunno hehheh, very nice!

An amazing set of images LV. The BIF (bug in flight) is great. I have yet to get a sharp pic of a BIF. Keep them coming. I'm waiting for my Wymberly dual macro bracket to arrive so I can try out a new flash setup. Looks like you are pushing well past 1:1 ratios. Well done.

[Jekyll & Hyde]

J: Simply outstanding! Your setup is working wonderfully (BTW, what is it?).

H: I actually like the fact that the wings are blurry. Keep up the great work.
J&H

[Lord Vetinari]

Thanks all for the comments.

Thomas- Glad you explained what a BIF was :D

J&H- Using a Canon 300D Sigma 105mmEX macro lens, Sigma 50o super DG flashgun.

Brian V.

[REECEPHOTO]

Wonderful job on these!:clap 3 and 5 are my favs.:thumb
Love the spider shot too. I hate spiders but love photos of them.
Keep up the good work:thumb

[Lord Vetinari]

Wonderful job on these!:clap 3 and 5 are my favs.:thumb
Love the spider shot too. I hate spiders but love photos of them.
Keep up the good work:thumbThanks Reece
Interesting you like#5- thats the only natural light pic there!
Brian V.

[REECEPHOTO]

Thanks Reece
Interesting you like#5- thats the only natural light pic there!
Brian V. LOL Hey Brian ya know what I went back and looked at #5 beacuse of your comment my browser must have been loading slow or I compleatly forgot how to count beacuse, even though I do like #5 I was talking about the fly with the boubble #7 ...........oops funny you noticed it though.........dont get me wrong both fly shots are good I like the shapness of the second fly i like the comp on the first fly a little better. Hell there all good it's kida hard to pick.

[photocat]

Your shots are out of this world. They are so darn good that they give me creepers goosepimpels. Keep those beautiful critters away from me please

[Lord Vetinari]

Your shots are out of this world. They are so darn good that they give me creepers goosepimpels. Keep those beautiful critters away from me pleaseSounds like you wish they were out of this world. Thanks for the compliment.
Brian V.

[USAIR]

Holy Cow just great macros
Really good stuff here :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Thanks
Fred

[Andy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/j.valentine/CRW_5388c.jpg


this might be the first fif on dgrin :clap well done!

[Lord Vetinari]

this might be the first fif on dgrin :clap well done!Thanks Andy, but you've got me there "fif"?-guesses fully in focus, flying insect fotograf , fly in flight:rofl
Brian V.

Holy Cow just great macros
Really good stuff here :clap :clap :clap :clap :clap

Thanks
FredThanks Fred
Brian V.

[Maestro]

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I can't believe you took those shots without a tripod. Talk about a steady hand!

[Lord Vetinari]

I can't believe you took those shots without a tripod. Talk about a steady hand!Just takes practice. In fact when taking them the last thing I do is try to hold the focus, I am actually moving the camera back and forth and hit the shutter button when passing through focus if that makes any sense. Using flash with 1/200th speed helps as well. I also have a remote shutter release button mounted on the back of the flash bracket which seems to help stop camera rotation when using the normal shutter button.
Unless the insect is dead tripods are just about useless. Although I have used a monopod sometimes.

Brian V.