Snail C&C?

[Van Isle]

Hi folks,
found a "snail of opportunity" on the way to my buddy's place. Happened to have my D70s and my new SB800 unit on hand. So I shot this guy, and this is the best I got. Not good, eh? How could I improve on this close up stuff in the future using the same gear (i.e no light rings, etc)?

http://mdrivest.smugmug.com/photos/165683722-L.jpg

Shot at 200mm handheld wide open (f5.6) VR and at minimum focus distance. I didn't use the diffuser cap, although I probably should have.

Thanks,
VI

[Dick on Aruba]

Nice find!

Next time: go on your belly for a better composition.

Thanks for sharing,

Dick.

[Van Isle]

Belly! Of course! And it's often the little things, eh? I also forgot to put the diffuser cap on. Duh! Like the tag says: making my best shots better since 2006.

Thanks!

VI