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some 2:1 and a 4:1 macro (flash making it much easier) · 01:24 PM

Hi everybody,

since I got myself an external flash, going above the 1:1 macro range has gotten much easier.

All shot's are with a kiron105 at 1:1 + a raynox 250d (4:1 converter), combining them to a 4:1 macro.

The first 3 shot's were not good enough but after resizing 50% and cropping I found them usable. Don't know what is is, except very small my guess is a real small moth.

The last one are some aphids (no resizing just cropped).

Enjoy

(oh yes any C&C is always welcome)

Mechan1k · 07-12-2007, 12:44 AM

The green in the 2nd and 3rd shots are so vibrant.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 07-12-2007, 08:24 PM

Very nice Ronnie, love that aphids picture all it needs in it are a couple of lady bugs. LOL :-)

Take care, Heinrich

rhermans · 07-12-2007, 10:18 PM

Originally posted by Mechan1k

The green in the 2nd and 3rd shots are so vibrant.

Might have overdone the postprocessing. Was looking more at the bug than the green.

rhermans · 07-12-2007, 10:19 PM

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Very nice Ronnie, love that aphids picture all it needs in it are a couple of lady bugs. LOL :-)

Take care, Heinrich

Thanks Heinrich,

this is the last colony, no ladybugs in sight maybe they'll survive

roentarre · 07-15-2007, 04:55 AM

No 3 is my favorite macro as I always like head on insect shot - lots of impact and communicates with viewer.

The colour is rich and this is something unique to k10d macro shot. Pastel like colour and I love it.

The first 2 shots have a lot of blown highlights from the flash. Maybe try to dampen down the flash with some clothes or direct the flash away from the subjects. Usually when I encountered this, I would use recovery function to dampen down the clipped images.

Great shots in deed. The wonder of Green

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07-12-2007, 12:44 AM	#2
Mechan1k Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 2,891	The green in the 2nd and 3rd shots are so vibrant.

07-12-2007, 08:24 PM	#3
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Very nice Ronnie, love that aphids picture all it needs in it are a couple of lady bugs. LOL :-) Take care, Heinrich

07-12-2007, 10:18 PM	#4
rhermans Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Europe - Belgium - Antwerp Photos: Albums Posts: 213 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mechan1k The green in the 2nd and 3rd shots are so vibrant. Might have overdone the postprocessing. Was looking more at the bug than the green.

07-12-2007, 10:19 PM	#5
rhermans Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Europe - Belgium - Antwerp Photos: Albums Posts: 213 Original Poster	Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Very nice Ronnie, love that aphids picture all it needs in it are a couple of lady bugs. LOL :-) Take care, Heinrich Thanks Heinrich, this is the last colony, no ladybugs in sight maybe they'll survive

07-15-2007, 04:55 AM	#6
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	No 3 is my favorite macro as I always like head on insect shot - lots of impact and communicates with viewer. The colour is rich and this is something unique to k10d macro shot. Pastel like colour and I love it. The first 2 shots have a lot of blown highlights from the flash. Maybe try to dampen down the flash with some clothes or direct the flash away from the subjects. Usually when I encountered this, I would use recovery function to dampen down the clipped images. Great shots in deed. The wonder of Green

some 2:1 and a 4:1 macro (flash making it much easier)

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