Aphids and Ant

[Martipa]

Took this shot yesterday, will be back out tomorrow to try and get some better shots as this was the only one i was happy with(still learning with the 105mm), hopefully with the ants collecting the sweet secretion from the aphids.
Taken with a D810 and Sigma 105mmm macro tripod mounted, focused manually, 1/125 sec, ISO3200, f13
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Aphid Farm by Paul Martin, on Flickr

Rgds Paul

 

[ChrisA]

Lighting look a bit harsh. Always find getting aphids and ants a big challenge. Good luck with the next try.

 

[alfbranch]

Lighting look a bit harsh. Always find getting aphids and ants a big challenge. Good luck with the next try.

 

[Martipa]

Thank you for the comments, the tree is in shady area at the side of the house and does not get a great deal of sunlight, I only have the pop up flash on the camera, and agree the lighting is harsh i did try to tone the lighting in PS. Any suggestions as to how i could do better.

Rgds Paul

 

[alfbranch]

Thank you for the comments, the tree is in shady area at the side of the house and does not get a great deal of sunlight, I only have the pop up flash on the camera, and agree the lighting is harsh i did try to tone the lighting in PS. Any suggestions as to how i could do better.

Rgds Paul

Paul
Make yourself a flash diffuser look here for ideas
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/show-us-your-macro-rig.132158/

 

[Martipa]

Thank you for that Alf, will have a good look when i get home from work.

Rgds Paul