Neighbours garden macros

[Derek897]

My next door neighbor has noticed me out in the garden and hedges, and invited me to have a root around in his garden to see what i could find, the red backed things, i have no idea what they are, any thoughts ?

All with K3ii + 52mm ext tubes + 105mm macro + ringflash and diffuser except flying hoverfly, (no flash)

IMGP2468ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr

IMGP2475ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr

IMGP2440ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr

IMGP2417ed2crpsm by dr.shutter, on Flickr

IMGP2392ed2sm by dr.shutter, on Flickr

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[Andy Johnson]

Lovely shots. I think the Beetle is a Black-headed Cardinal Beetle, Pyrochroa coccinea
and the Ant, a Red ant, Myrmica rubra

 

[Andy Johnson]

Also, the Black headed cardinal is considered rare, so nice find

 

[Derek897]

Also, the Black headed cardinal is considered rare, so nice find

Cheers Andy, id never seen one before, so i hadnt a clue.

 

[alfbranch]

Nice work Derek

 

[GardenersHelper]

Very nice set Derek. Terrific ant shot. Tasty fly in flight. And #3 is I think a (male) Dung fly, one of my favourites - I love the composition/pose.

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Excellent set of photos Derek, the red beetles are superb.

 

[Andy Johnson]

Love to see how you have diffused your ring flash Derek.

OOp sorry just found it sorry.

 

[Derek897]

Love to see how you have diffused your ring flash Derek.

OOp sorry just found it sorry.

Its a work of art

 

[Andy Johnson]

Certainly is i'm trying to get my wife to use my spare one but i think this idea may turn her into a Polish shot putter...

 

[derbydude]

Nice set love the red beetle

 

[The Weasel]

Sweet shots, Derek...the beetle is a Red Lily Beetle, very active in peoples gardens right now.

 

[Andy Johnson]

Sweet shots, Derek...the beetle is a Red Lily Beetle, very active in peoples gardens right now.

Yes, i was wrong with the ID ,, shameful. Sorrrry

 

[Tintin124]

Normally would say underexposed ... but the tones and the styling works brilliantly and some wall hangers in there #1/4