some recent shots

You certainly did John, excellent set of images, so crisp and sharp.
 
Could i ask what lens you used for these?
 
Hi John,

some cracking shots there mate. I applaud you on those.

Questions though (as I'm a bit new to the miniature world):

#1 What is going on with those front legs, they look like they are at a funny angle? And I assume they are eggs we can see in the abdomen? Cool!!!

#2 What is it!?!?!

Cheers,

Gary
 
Mark2703 said:
You certainly did John, excellent set of images, so crisp and sharp.
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Thank you :)

AMA said:
Could i ask what lens you used for these?
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I used a Nikon 105mm macro lens with extension tubes

braveboy2012 said:
Hi John,

some cracking shots there mate. I applaud you on those.

Questions though (as I'm a bit new to the miniature world):

#1 What is going on with those front legs, they look like they are at a funny angle? And I assume they are eggs we can see in the abdomen? Cool!!!

#2 What is it!?!?!

Cheers,

Gary
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Thanks Gary, The legs are up in the air because she was cleaning her eyes and yes they are eggs we can see. It is a small hoverfly, not sure which one though.
 
What sort of extension tubes did you use. I have the 105mm sigma, so should be able to get near to your work if i knew what tubes to use. I don't know alot about them.
 
fly with eggs is simply amazing never seen anything like that close up
 
AMA said:
What sort of extension tubes did you use. I have the 105mm sigma, so should be able to get near to your work if i knew what tubes to use. I don't know alot about them.
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Hi, I use kenko extension tubes.

P-Chan said:
fly with eggs is simply amazing never seen anything like that close up
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Thank you :)
 
Thank you John, one last question, did you use a flash / ring flash of any kind?



Stephen white said:
Daft question..what are extension tubes doing?
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They magnife the subject.
 
Dogfish_magnet said:
Lovely set John -well composed and great lighting
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Cheers Paul :)

RJL2005 said:
Nice work John some really interesting images! Love the moth:)
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Thanks Rhod ;)

Carlh said:
:O stunning
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Thank you :)

Stephen white said:
Daft question..what are extension tubes doing?
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Look here Stephen ;) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extension_tube

AMA said:
Thank you John, one last question, did you use a flash / ring flash of any kind?

Here is the setup used

http://www.flickr.com/photos/j0hnc/7576400010/in/photostream


self shot s by John Chorley, on Flickr
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Thanks for all your help it is much appreciated.
 
stunning, superb focus john,but can i ask what you use to extend the flash from your camera shoe to get that angle please
 
iwols said:
stunning, superb focus john,but can i ask what you use to extend the flash from your camera shoe to get that angle please
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Thank you, i use an L shaped bracket with 2 small ball heads, one attached to the other. This allows me to use the flash at different angles. I have fixed some pipe lagging to the bracket which makes a good grip. This photo shows me using camera one handed because i was holding my phone camera at arms length to take the shot :D
 
damage said:
Thank you, i use an L shaped bracket with 2 small ball heads, one attached to the other. This allows me to use the flash at different angles. I have fixed some pipe lagging to the bracket which makes a good grip. This photo shows me using camera one handed because i was holding my phone camera at arms length to take the shot :D
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any chance of a close up ,and where do yo buy the bits please thanks again
 
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