Some shots from May

[alfbranch]

Here are some shots I have just processed from back in May. They were taken on local safari on a rare sunny day for this year.

A damsel fly

Prepare to be eaten by Alf Branch, on Flickr

A male scorpion fly

Male scorpion fly by Alf Branch, on Flickr

A spider hidden in plain sight

Hidden in plain sight by Alf Branch, on Flickr

A weevil

Weevil by Alf Branch, on Flickr

Another damsel fly

Damsel fly by Alf Branch, on Flickr

A flower beetle

Flower beetle by Alf Branch, on Flickr

 

[alfbranch]

A sawfly

Sawfly by Alf Branch, on Flickr

Another spider

Spider by Alf Branch, on Flickr

What do you think?

 

[Graham]

I think they are bloomin gorgeous shots Alf and all nicely composed too.

 

[alfbranch]

I think they are bloomin gorgeous shots Alf and all nicely composed too.

Thanks Graham

 

[ChrisA]

Nice series - do like the face on damsels

 

[alfbranch]

Nice series - do like the face on damsels

Thanks Chris I suspected you may like the damsels

 

[gilbouk]

Very sharp and in focus shots and some very interesting subjects. Were all your shots taken outside handheld?

 

[alfbranch]

Very sharp and in focus shots and some very interesting subjects. Were all your shots taken outside handheld?

Thanks
Only sharp images are kept.
All taken handheld with my Olympus E-M1 sigma 105 f2.8 and flash with homemade diffuser.
See link below
https://flic.kr/p/ovL4jB

 

[Kediza]

Very nice images,have just bought a new macro lens today (sigma105) hoping to get some time soon to try it out. I would be pleased if I can get any images half as good as yours.

 

[akr]

Inspiring stuff Alf! They've made me want to get out and practice!

 

[alfbranch]

Very nice images,have just bought a new macro lens today (sigma105) hoping to get some time soon to try it out. I would be pleased if I can get any images half as good as yours.

Thanks Peter
Sorry to say it's not easy shooting macro but it can be done have you read then stickies in this section.

Inspiring stuff Alf! They've made me want to get out and practice!

Thanks Al subjects can be found at this time of year but they are not so abundant.

 

[Kediza]

No I haven’t read the stickies. I will do thanks for the head up.

 

[Norkie]

Very good, roll on summer

 

[alfbranch]

Very good, roll on summer

Thanks Jak
I am happy with winter for now as I can get some landscapes shots.

 

[GardenersHelper]

Nice set Alf. I very much like the second and third.

 

[alfbranch]

Nice set Alf. I very much like the second and third.

Thanks Nick