Macro fly

Macro fly · 12:05 AM

I have decided to start trying to get profficient enough at macro so as to get some decent insect shots up on the wall, this was taken with a
sigma 28-90 @
f22
1/15 sec exposure
iso200
extension tube (home made)

With the wind blowing the thin stemmed flower and the fly refusing to stay put this was a frustrating exercise, took about a dozen shots of differant flies, this turned out the best.
A little soft obviously, but to practice I intend.

Damn Brit · 10-08-2008, 12:13 AM

That's pretty good for hand held Taff. Get the tripod out though, it does save a lot of frustration.

marcusyoung · 10-08-2008, 12:38 AM

Definitely a good capture considering all the adverse elements you were facing to capture it.

marcus

marcusyoung · 10-08-2008, 12:41 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

That's pretty good for hand held Taff. Get the tripod out though, it does save a lot of frustration.

Gary, tripod doesn't help when there is wind. Higher shutter speed and more shots comes with better probabiility of a keeper

marcus

Taff · 10-08-2008, 12:58 AM

Originally posted by Damn Brit

That's pretty good for hand held Taff. Get the tripod out though, it does save a lot of frustration.

Not hand held Gary, used manfrotto tripod, sturdy as hell.
the slight blowing was a nightmare

Taff · 10-08-2008, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by marcusyoung

Definitely a good capture considering all the adverse elements you were facing to capture it.

marcus

Thanks Marcus, as summer comes along here in perth the breeze stays away till the afternoon, the the Fremantle Doctor arrives

marlon · 10-08-2008, 04:46 AM

Very good taff.
I find tripod's to be a pain in the ass for insect macro's. I need to move around, and get over or under the bug on short notice.

thomasjmpark · 10-08-2008, 05:36 AM

Thats a really good shot. I have tried my hand at this and been unsuccessful each time, give me a mountain any day

cupic · 10-08-2008, 05:54 AM

Im envious of you again

smart shoot

cheers

Jimbo · 10-08-2008, 06:14 AM

Very nice shot Taff... JIMBO

Damn Brit · 10-08-2008, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by marcusyoung

Gary, tripod doesn't help when there is wind. Higher shutter speed and more shots comes with better probabiility of a keeper

marcus

Originally posted by Taff

Not hand held Gary, used manfrotto tripod, sturdy as hell.
the slight blowing was a nightmare

Then I suggest you both dispense with the light meters and get a wind gauge instead.

Atindra · 10-08-2008, 12:26 PM

nice shot. sharpness is very good.

Atindra

Taff · 10-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Originally posted by marlon

Very good taff.
I find tripod's to be a pain in the ass for insect macro's. I need to move around, and get over or under the bug on short notice.

I tried this later with some ladybugs, but with an extension tube there was no way it was going to be sharp, maybe im getting old and have parkinsons lol

Taff · 10-08-2008, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by thomasjmpark

Thats a really good shot. I have tried my hand at this and been unsuccessful each time, give me a mountain any day

there is a good thread which helps understand macro on anutha forum, of which i dare not submit images, and even refrain from posting as it is a complete pit of wolves, i cant even be bothered linking but im sure some of us here will know it.

Taff · 10-08-2008, 04:46 PM

Originally posted by cupic

Im envious of you again

smart shoot

cheers

envy my friend envy lol

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Damn Brit Guest	That's pretty good for hand held Taff. Get the tripod out though, it does save a lot of frustration.

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marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	Definitely a good capture considering all the adverse elements you were facing to capture it. marcus

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marcusyoung Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,123	Originally posted by Damn Brit That's pretty good for hand held Taff. Get the tripod out though, it does save a lot of frustration. Gary, tripod doesn't help when there is wind. Higher shutter speed and more shots comes with better probabiility of a keeper marcus

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Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by Damn Brit That's pretty good for hand held Taff. Get the tripod out though, it does save a lot of frustration. Not hand held Gary, used manfrotto tripod, sturdy as hell. the slight blowing was a nightmare

10-08-2008, 12:59 AM	#6
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by marcusyoung Definitely a good capture considering all the adverse elements you were facing to capture it. marcus Thanks Marcus, as summer comes along here in perth the breeze stays away till the afternoon, the the Fremantle Doctor arrives

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marlon Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 232	Very good taff. I find tripod's to be a pain in the ass for insect macro's. I need to move around, and get over or under the bug on short notice.

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thomasjmpark Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Keswick, England Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,134	Thats a really good shot. I have tried my hand at this and been unsuccessful each time, give me a mountain any day

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cupic Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Australia-NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,824	Im envious of you again smart shoot cheers

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Very nice shot Taff... JIMBO

10-08-2008, 11:53 AM	#11
Damn Brit Guest	Originally posted by marcusyoung Gary, tripod doesn't help when there is wind. Higher shutter speed and more shots comes with better probabiility of a keeper marcus Originally posted by Taff Not hand held Gary, used manfrotto tripod, sturdy as hell. the slight blowing was a nightmare Then I suggest you both dispense with the light meters and get a wind gauge instead.

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Atindra Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bhavnagar (Gujarat),India Photos: Gallery Posts: 375	nice shot. sharpness is very good. Atindra

10-08-2008, 04:43 PM	#13
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by marlon Very good taff. I find tripod's to be a pain in the ass for insect macro's. I need to move around, and get over or under the bug on short notice. I tried this later with some ladybugs, but with an extension tube there was no way it was going to be sharp, maybe im getting old and have parkinsons lol

10-08-2008, 04:45 PM	#14
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by thomasjmpark Thats a really good shot. I have tried my hand at this and been unsuccessful each time, give me a mountain any day there is a good thread which helps understand macro on anutha forum, of which i dare not submit images, and even refrain from posting as it is a complete pit of wolves, i cant even be bothered linking but im sure some of us here will know it.

10-08-2008, 04:46 PM	#15
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612 Original Poster	Originally posted by cupic Im envious of you again smart shoot cheers envy my friend envy lol