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Hi all, its been awhile since i last posted. Since having our second child (Maddie) my time has been focused on other things. As shes getting older now im getting some more time to myself. So i thought id share some butterfly shots from Stratford Butterfly Farm which i visited the other day and a few from last year (some of which you may have seen already).

All with the MPe-65 and full flash except the robber which was a mixture of natural light and flash. All shots handheld with the robberfly shot needing a beanbag to steady the camera as it was natural light.

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2 - X4 Life size, single shot at f13.
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MPe-65 natural light/flash with a gold reflector to light the shadows. Braced on a Beanbag.
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Great set.

Can I ask what flash you're using with the MPe-65 ?
 
Thanks for that. I've had an MPe-65 for a few weeks but have had limited results as I've no flash.
 
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Thanks for that. I've had an MPe-65 for a few weeks but have had limited results as I've no flash.
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Flash really is a must to get the shutter speeds up as i shoot 100% of my shots handheld. When i first used mine i had a 430ex speedlite on an off shoe cord which i held at the front of the lens, was a bit tricky but gave good results.
 
Alliec said:
Flash really is a must to get the shutter speeds up as i shoot 100% of my shots handheld. When i first used mine i had a 430ex speedlite on an off shoe cord which i held at the front of the lens, was a bit tricky but gave good results.
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That's what I've discovered. There's some posts of the pics i did on here somewhere but I ended up using a tripod and testing it out on some dead beasties lit with a spotlight on the kitchen worktop lol

I only have the lens on loan - but would certainly invest in a suitable flash if i was to keep it.
 
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Fantastic set - I like #5, something a bit different (y)
 
Hey welcome back Alistair, congrats on your second child Mate. Stunning shots as always. Did anything happen about the Exbury exhibition?
 
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