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A quick question on taking pics of flies ect in the macro form.

How do you keep them still?:)
 
Move less. It sounds simple, but the more you move the greater the risk they will go...if you're steady and you pre-focus on a particular flower or surface, you can usually grab something with a reasonable amount of time to spare.

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James
 
Try in the morning before they have warmed up too much and try not to cast a shadow over them. You do get a few that are really skittish and no matter how hard you try you just won't catch them. Also some fly off at the pre-flash stage too. Just keep practising and you will succeed. ;)
 
OR glass jar and lighter gas..

Knocks them out for a few mins just don't use to much or you will kill them.
 
Keenbfb said:
OR glass jar and lighter gas..

Knocks them out for a few mins just don't use to much or you will kill them.
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lol. I did think about kiling one today I was so annoyed........................but I did'nt.
 
Trying spraying a water/sugar mix onto some leaves where they are. This should keep them occupied while you can get some shots.
 
Alliec said:
Trying spraying a water/sugar mix onto some leaves where they are. This should keep them occupied while you can get some shots.
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Nice idea.

I am out to battle tomorrow.:p

Might even post a pic:eek:
 
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