First bug shot

Chris H · June 29, 2009

Ok, I've not shot bugs before, but I borrowed a ring flash from my brother in law which didn't have the right ring adaptor so I just had a couple of goes holding it on. C&C most welcome on this.....

Nikon D80 with Sigma 105 DG macro

GOLDENORFE · June 29, 2009

looks like you nailed it:D well done.
you cant always prevent the black background.
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

Chris H · June 29, 2009

Thanks Phil, I was wondering about that. I was struggling with my borrowed ring flash, I had to set it as low as possible and then shoot at F22 around 1/250th just to stop it over exposing. I couldn't get it to work at all on TTL.

I've just ordered a Marium DRF14N ring flash which should hopefully be more suited to the job.

Lord Vetinari · June 30, 2009

Lovely capture - bumble bees are not the easiest of subjects
Brian V.

Chris H · July 2, 2009

Lord Vetinari wrote:

Lovely capture - bumble bees are not the easiest of subjects
Brian V.

True, though it was late in the evening and this one seemed to be a bit dopey which helped.

First bug shot

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