Macro - My First Bug Efforts

[seriousrikk]

Despite having had a macro lens for over 7 months I've not pointed it at a bug until today. Shame on me, I know.

The buggers are twitchy! But there was not much breeze so out of about 70 out of focus or blurred shots I pulled three that I am relatively pleased with.

#1

#2

#3

Hopefully I will recieve my lumiquest softbox tomorrow so I can dial the flash up a bit (and thus the ISO down) for more noise free images.

C&C very welcome.

 

[damage]

Wow, if thats your first, i can't wait for the second set

 

[seriousrikk]

Thanks!

Hopefully the wind will drop so I can make a second set soon!

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Looks like everything is connected and fully working from here 7 mths :nono:

 

[efiniste]

I like no. 2. A bit different from the norm.

 

[Briony]

What lens were these taken with please?

 

[Trev Rich]

wow #2 is a corker

 

[Ding Dang Doo]

Great set!

Amazing how beautiful these little critters are when you get up close and personal!

Another vote for #2... always in favour of a slightly different take from the norm!

Thanks for sharing.

Pete

NB to me... macro lens on list... think this could be an expensive hobby!

 

[awp]

very nice - esp 1 & 2 - no 3 the bug is a little dark. I use a ring flash for stuff like this - you should have a look at one.

 

[eeverson]

Quite like #3, its an alternative angle and also the shape of the head reminds me of something but i cant think what!

 

[EYE_ON_ME]

i like em, but what lens did you use?

 

[oldson]

great shots.
what lighting did you use?
hope my first attempts come close to these.

 

[strobemonkey]

I like no.2