Critique A small collection of Springtails...

[TimmyG]

So Nick kindly asked me to share a selection of my collembola images as part of my thread about diptera so here are some of my favourites:


Under your feet... by Tim.Garlick, on Flickr


Protaphorura armata by Tim.Garlick, on Flickr


Early Springtail by Tim.Garlick, on Flickr


341/365/2013 - Fields of Gold by Tim.Garlick, on Flickr


335/365/2013 - Isotoma viridis by Tim.Garlick, on Flickr


308/365/2013 - Spring cleaning by Tim.Garlick, on Flickr

There is another active thread at the moment discussing the pros/cons of purchasing an MP-E lens. Well this is the main reason I bought mine. I wanted to be able to get up close and personal to these fascinating little creatures and I think the MP-E certainly delivers that. I'm still working on getting even closer and being able to resolve more detail. For comparison, here is my first collembola shot using a full set of extension tubes and a 50mm prime:


187/365/2013 - Springtail on the lawn by Tim.Garlick, on Flickr

Thanks for looking, and I welcome any comments to help me improve!

 

[GardenersHelper]

Terrific.

So small. So difficult. So well done.

They are pleasure to behold. Thanks for posting these Tim.

 

[LCPete]

Stunning shots amazing these are really tiny little creatures thanks for sharing

 

[YetiSi]

Amazing.

 

[Testudo Man]

Some great shots here mate.

 

[TimmyG]

Thanks all!