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riddim_maker
Apr-23-2007, 10:23 PM
A POLLEN SHOPPER
http://riddimmaker.smugmug.com/photos/145010659-O.jpg

OR ANYTHING ELSE (YUCK)
http://riddimmaker.smugmug.com/photos/145010681-O.jpg

OR JUST FLAMBOYANT
http://riddimmaker.smugmug.com/photos/121511472-O.jpg
dallas
Apr-23-2007, 10:34 PM
Yea micro master......:thumb :thumb :thumb
jeff lapoint
Apr-24-2007, 04:25 AM
Whoa:bow

These are awesome Russ!
BIG BROTHER
Apr-24-2007, 06:03 AM
WOW Russ, these are beautiful :bow :bow

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Jim
Maestro
Apr-24-2007, 07:21 AM
OMG! Friggin' awesome. Did you focus stack these? How did you get that great DOF. And the colors....excellent! :bow
jwear
Apr-24-2007, 07:35 AM
the bee looks perfect :thumb [you nailed that one] does not say enough in this case :thumb :ivar the others are very good also but the bee is TOO BEE :bow
riddim_maker
Apr-24-2007, 10:36 AM
Yea micro master......:thumb :thumb :thumb
Thanks eagle master:D
Image Maker
Apr-24-2007, 11:45 AM
Truly amazing. The bee is spectacular:clap (and the rest are really good too!)
Deb
riddim_maker
Apr-24-2007, 12:42 PM
Whoa:bow

These are awesome Russ!
Thanks Jeff
riddim_maker
Apr-24-2007, 12:44 PM
WOW Russ, these are beautiful :bow :bow

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JimThanks Jim, I'm just trying to keep up with "Little Brother":D
Ric Grupe
Apr-24-2007, 12:58 PM
Never thought a fly could look that cool! :thumb

Maybe you could do a follow-up with a squashed one!:rofl
bfjr
Apr-24-2007, 01:06 PM
Sharp, clear, vivid did I leave anything out :D :clap
ShepsMom
Apr-24-2007, 03:32 PM
What a great shots!! We have another macro genius here!! :bow:bow:bow
riddim_maker
Apr-25-2007, 01:14 AM
OMG! Friggin' awesome. Did you focus stack these? How did you get that great DOF. And the colors....excellent! :bow
Thanks for your inquiry Maestro. All these images were taken at close proximity utilizing 100mm macro lens stacked on an extension tube. Aperture setting was between F11 to F16 and diffused flash. Other than that, trial and error:wink :D
riddim_maker
Apr-25-2007, 01:25 AM
the bee looks perfect :thumb [you nailed that one] does not say enough in this case :thumb :ivar the others are very good also but the bee is TOO BEE :bow
Thanks Jeff
riddim_maker
Apr-25-2007, 01:28 AM
Truly amazing. The bee is spectacular:clap (and the rest are really good too!)
Deb
Thanks for viewing and commenting Deb
Harryb
Apr-25-2007, 12:46 PM
Outstanding macros Russ. :clap
Shasoc
Apr-25-2007, 06:52 PM
Superb images, with the first one topping a great set.:clap :thumb
kdog
Apr-25-2007, 10:57 PM
Wow. Very cool, Russ. That middle fly shot is as good as it gets. Very inspirational. :bow

-joel
riddim_maker
Apr-26-2007, 01:33 AM
Never thought a fly could look that cool! :thumb

Maybe you could do a follow-up with a squashed one!:rofl
Tried squashing it but either I'm slowing down with age or these flies are getting faster :scratch :D
Thanks Ric
riddim_maker
Apr-26-2007, 01:35 AM
Sharp, clear, vivid did I leave anything out :D :clapMuch appreciated Ben
riddim_maker
Apr-26-2007, 01:40 AM
What a great shots!! We have another macro genius here!! :bow:bow:bowAnother "macro genius"? :huh where is he, where is he?:D
I don't know about the genius part but I do appreciate you kind words.
Thanks Marina
riddim_maker
Apr-26-2007, 01:41 AM
Outstanding macros Russ. :clap
Thanks Harry