Shieldbug, wasps, bee, spider, caterpillar

AshMashMash

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I had a new flash set up today, consisting of a different milk bottle set up, :LOL: As per here.

Shieldbug (my "Flickr", ie favourite, one):

Shieldbug by AshMashMash, on Flickr

Wasps? They were hovering/landing around holes in the ground...

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Bee:

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Spider:

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And a tiny caterpillar:

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1/200 exposure, F8-13, ISO 100, Jessops flash on full power. 60mm Canon macro lens.

C+C always required!
 
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Nice set Ash mate! I think your "wasps" are miner bees:thinking:
 
The 'wasps' are mining bees, the first is an Andrena sp., can't say a species for that one.
Second looks like Andrena cineraria.

The one labelled 'bee' is Andrena fulva (a.k.a the tawny mining bee).



Lovely shots :)
 
Like the wasps. :)
Can't wait until i get my hands on a decent macro lens.
 
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photopainter said:
Love the sense of scale on the last shot, I think the wasps are bees if you know what I mean - nice mixed set.
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Thanks! And yes, just seen the other replies...

RJL2005 said:
Nice set Ash mate! I think your "wasps" are miner bees:thinking:
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Thanks! :)

squishy said:
The 'wasps' are mining bees, the first is an Andrena sp., can't say a species for that one.
Second looks like Andrena cineraria.

The one labelled 'bee' is Andrena fulva (a.k.a the tawny mining bee).



Lovely shots :)
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Awesome, thank you! They were near holes in the ground... I assume that's where the "mining" bit comes from?

Dogfish_magnet said:
Looks like the milk bottles doing the business - Good clear and colourful set
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It is! Thanks!

Krayon said:
Like the wasps. :)
Can't wait until i get my hands on a decent macro lens.
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Again thank you :) It's a lovely lens.
 
great set mate, looks like the milk cartons have done a good job too.
 
Well your pics are pretty damm good, but im well impressed with your flash extension.
 
AshMashMash said:
I had a new flash set up today, consisting of a different milk bottle set up, :LOL: As per here.
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WOW!

Ingenious and FREE - I'll have to try that!

Krayon said:
Like the wasps. :)
Can't wait until i get my hands on a decent macro lens.
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A set of Kenko DG AF extension tubes and your kit lens or a Canon 50mm f1.8 lens make a very good macro combo - buy them on here and get them even cheaper.

Some results with the 50mm and extension tubes:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/20926615@N05/sets/72157625975281497/

or a simple set of close up lenses (+1,2,4 and 10 Dioptres) off ebay fitted to your kit lens can also give a good starting point for about £10.00!

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