Micro Four Thirds Club

**Mbaez** · 05-30-2023, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

@Mbaez You're really killing it with those 110 lenses!

thanks! They are a fun challenge.

**luftfluss** · 05-30-2023, 10:17 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That is a GREAT wildlife image. An exceptionally rare opportunity and you did very well capturing the critical moment.

Originally posted by Mbaez

Agree with @WPRESTO. You capture the moment quite well!

Thanks, fellas! My main gripe is the raccoon's face is not in proper focus, but I'm certainly happy to have snagged this capture, and even happier that there was no serious fight between the 2 critters. The fox twice chased the raccoon away, then trotted away himself. A few minutes later the raccoon returned and disappeared into the tall grass, and by then it was too dark to see anything clearly.

**Mbaez** · 05-30-2023, 01:47 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by luftfluss

Thanks, fellas! My main gripe is the raccoon's face is not in proper focus, but I'm certainly happy to have snagged this capture, and even happier that there was no serious fight between the 2 critters. The fox twice chased the raccoon away, then trotted away himself. A few minutes later the raccoon returned and disappeared into the tall grass, and by then it was too dark to see anything clearly.

I like how it shows movement.

May Roses

Lumix GX8 + Pentax-110 50mm f2.8
f/2.8 and minimum focus distance

**luftfluss** · 05-30-2023, 08:49 PM - **4 Likes**

More from my little buttercupolis...
(if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version)

leafhopper

sweat bee

???

Anyone know what this last little critter is???

**WPRESTO** · 05-31-2023, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

More from my little buttercupolis...

That is top-notch macro work.

**luftfluss** · 05-31-2023, 07:33 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

That is top-notch macro work.

Thank you. As you know, the Raynox close-up adapters are wonderful.

**WPRESTO** · 05-31-2023, 10:30 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Thank you. As you know, the Raynox close-up adapters are wonderful.

I've recommended them to several photographers who wanted to do macro but found the prices of dedicated macro lenses daunting. On the right base lens, Raynox units will deliver outstanding images.

**Mbaez** · 05-31-2023, 10:57 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

More from my little buttercupolis...
(if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version)

leafhopper

sweat bee

???

Anyone know what this last little critter is???

Fabulous shots. I admire your results.
What's your setup? Did you use flash? What lens? I might try with flies and ants that seem the only bugs around :P

**luftfluss** · 05-31-2023, 02:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Mbaez

Fabulous shots. I admire your results.
What's your setup? Did you use flash? What lens? I might try with flies and ants that seem the only bugs around :P

My setup is pretty simple. Last year it was the Panny 12-60 with either the Raynox DCR-150 (4.8 diopter) or DCR-250 (8 diopter) attached. This year I've been using the Canon EF-S 55-250 STM attached to my G9 via a Viltrox "smart" adapter, again with either the DCR-150 or DCR-250 attached. With the Canon lens @ 250mm + DCR-250 I'm at nearly 3x magnification!

I also have the Panny 45-150 that I intended to use for this purpose, but that Canon lens has kind of taken over my life!

Despite my fondness for macro, I haven't gotten a dedicated macro lens because my macro usage dictates using apertures smaller than f/8, AFAICT I won't have any advantage in sharpness using something like an Oly 60mm Macro, due to being so far into diffraction territory. I might be wrong about that, though.

No flash. I did tinker with using flash years ago with my Pentax gear, and I can definitely see the advantages, but the setup was too cumbersome for me, especially since I sometimes like to slide my camera through the brush in order to get to my subjects.

If I'm in my yard or the field adjacent to my property, I often bring either a thick piece of foam to kneel/lay on, or an empty plastic cat litter bucket to sit on. If I'm out someplace else - well, I guess I'm gonna get dirty

When I'm in my chosen spot and settle down a bit, other insects that I may not have noticed initially start to become apparent... it's like I become attuned to that little environment, and that little environment accepts me as a part of it. So you might wind up seeing more than "flies and ants" after a few minutes.

**Mbaez** · 05-31-2023, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

...

Thanks a lot for such a detailed answer.

**luftfluss** · 06-03-2023, 07:43 PM - **5 Likes**

Random tiny backyard critters...
(if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version)

potato beetle

weevil on a buttercup

ladybug larva

**ChipB** · 06-03-2023, 07:47 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Random tiny backyard critters...
(if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version)

potato beetle

weevil on a buttercup

ladybug larva

Well shot! That weevil is one ugly critter!!

**luftfluss** · 06-03-2023, 09:48 PM

Originally posted by ChipB

Well shot! That weevil is one ugly critter!!

Thanks! That weevil is not only ugly, but also one of the tiniest critters I've ever photographed, about 1/8".

**Clarkey** · 06-04-2023, 06:43 AM - **3 Likes**

Changing it up a bit. Walking trip (West coast, Vancouver Island, Canada):

Green tunnel by Aaron, on Flickr

**luftfluss** · 06-04-2023, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

Changing it up a bit. Walking trip (West coast, Vancouver Island, Canada):

Beautiful !!!

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05-30-2023, 06:43 AM	#5731
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by luftfluss @Mbaez You're really killing it with those 110 lenses! thanks! They are a fun challenge.

05-30-2023, 10:17 AM	#5732
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by WPRESTO That is a GREAT wildlife image. An exceptionally rare opportunity and you did very well capturing the critical moment. Originally posted by Mbaez Agree with @WPRESTO. You capture the moment quite well! Thanks, fellas! My main gripe is the raccoon's face is not in proper focus, but I'm certainly happy to have snagged this capture, and even happier that there was no serious fight between the 2 critters. The fox twice chased the raccoon away, then trotted away himself. A few minutes later the raccoon returned and disappeared into the tall grass, and by then it was too dark to see anything clearly.

05-30-2023, 01:47 PM - 3 Likes	#5733
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by luftfluss Thanks, fellas! My main gripe is the raccoon's face is not in proper focus, but I'm certainly happy to have snagged this capture, and even happier that there was no serious fight between the 2 critters. The fox twice chased the raccoon away, then trotted away himself. A few minutes later the raccoon returned and disappeared into the tall grass, and by then it was too dark to see anything clearly. I like how it shows movement. May Roses Lumix GX8 + Pentax-110 50mm f2.8 f/2.8 and minimum focus distance

05-30-2023, 08:49 PM - 4 Likes	#5734
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	More from my little buttercupolis... (if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version) leafhopper sweat bee ??? Anyone know what this last little critter is???

05-31-2023, 04:49 AM	#5735
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by luftfluss More from my little buttercupolis... That is top-notch macro work.

05-31-2023, 07:33 AM	#5736
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by WPRESTO That is top-notch macro work. Thank you. As you know, the Raynox close-up adapters are wonderful.

05-31-2023, 10:30 AM	#5737
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by luftfluss Thank you. As you know, the Raynox close-up adapters are wonderful. I've recommended them to several photographers who wanted to do macro but found the prices of dedicated macro lenses daunting. On the right base lens, Raynox units will deliver outstanding images.

05-31-2023, 10:57 AM	#5738
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by luftfluss More from my little buttercupolis... (if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version) leafhopper sweat bee ??? Anyone know what this last little critter is??? Fabulous shots. I admire your results. What's your setup? Did you use flash? What lens? I might try with flies and ants that seem the only bugs around :P

05-31-2023, 02:07 PM - 1 Like	#5739
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Mbaez Fabulous shots. I admire your results. What's your setup? Did you use flash? What lens? I might try with flies and ants that seem the only bugs around :P My setup is pretty simple. Last year it was the Panny 12-60 with either the Raynox DCR-150 (4.8 diopter) or DCR-250 (8 diopter) attached. This year I've been using the Canon EF-S 55-250 STM attached to my G9 via a Viltrox "smart" adapter, again with either the DCR-150 or DCR-250 attached. With the Canon lens @ 250mm + DCR-250 I'm at nearly 3x magnification! I also have the Panny 45-150 that I intended to use for this purpose, but that Canon lens has kind of taken over my life! Despite my fondness for macro, I haven't gotten a dedicated macro lens because my macro usage dictates using apertures smaller than f/8, AFAICT I won't have any advantage in sharpness using something like an Oly 60mm Macro, due to being so far into diffraction territory. I might be wrong about that, though. No flash. I did tinker with using flash years ago with my Pentax gear, and I can definitely see the advantages, but the setup was too cumbersome for me, especially since I sometimes like to slide my camera through the brush in order to get to my subjects. If I'm in my yard or the field adjacent to my property, I often bring either a thick piece of foam to kneel/lay on, or an empty plastic cat litter bucket to sit on. If I'm out someplace else - well, I guess I'm gonna get dirty When I'm in my chosen spot and settle down a bit, other insects that I may not have noticed initially start to become apparent... it's like I become attuned to that little environment, and that little environment accepts me as a part of it. So you might wind up seeing more than "flies and ants" after a few minutes.

05-31-2023, 02:21 PM	#5740
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by luftfluss ... Thanks a lot for such a detailed answer.

06-03-2023, 07:43 PM - 5 Likes	#5741
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Random tiny backyard critters... (if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version) potato beetle weevil on a buttercup ladybug larva

06-03-2023, 07:47 PM	#5742
ChipB Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,701	Originally posted by luftfluss Random tiny backyard critters... (if you right-click and select open image in new tab, you can see a larger version) potato beetle weevil on a buttercup ladybug larva Well shot! That weevil is one ugly critter!!

06-03-2023, 09:48 PM	#5743
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by ChipB Well shot! That weevil is one ugly critter!! Thanks! That weevil is not only ugly, but also one of the tiniest critters I've ever photographed, about 1/8".

06-04-2023, 06:43 AM - 3 Likes	#5744
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Changing it up a bit. Walking trip (West coast, Vancouver Island, Canada): Green tunnel by Aaron, on Flickr

06-04-2023, 08:16 AM	#5745
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,619	Originally posted by Clarkey Changing it up a bit. Walking trip (West coast, Vancouver Island, Canada): Beautiful !!!