Dusty Wasp

Mike-P
Posted 07/03/2010 - 16:16 Link
This little chap fell through the gap in our decking .. obviously it must be a bit dusty under there as he came back up a bit mucky.

First bit of macro I have done in a while.

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Edited by Mike-P: 07/03/2010 - 16:36
Anvh
Posted 07/03/2010 - 16:36 Link
A shame you don't do this kind of photography more often Mike, you're so good at it.
Stefan
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matwhittington
Posted 07/03/2010 - 16:44 Link
I agree - top stuff. I like the third one best with the wasp head-on. Good focus on the head and he looks as if he's going to bite off his leg, but I guess he's getting on with cleaning himself...

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bwlchmawr
Posted 07/03/2010 - 17:14 Link
You can see every speck of dust, Mike. Nice sharp shots!

Andrew
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Mike-P
Posted 07/03/2010 - 18:20 Link
Thanks.


Stefan : Hopefully I can do a bit more now the sun is starting to shine a little. I do miss that about Spain, there is always an abundance of creepy crawlies .. and light.
Edited by Mike-P: 07/03/2010 - 18:21
cedricd
Posted 07/03/2010 - 18:24 Link
Hello Mike, totally agree with the others. More macro shots please.

Cedric
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snappychappy
Posted 07/03/2010 - 18:25 Link
Very nice set of images, any tips on this type of genre
Mike-P
Posted 07/03/2010 - 18:54 Link
snappychappy wrote:
any tips on this type of genre
Proper 1:1 maro lens (the longer the better with nasty stinging or skittish bugs), off camera flash (or buckets of sunshine) and a steady hand. Autofocus is a total waste of time with macro imo.

And patience
bforbes
Posted 07/03/2010 - 20:00 Link
I had the light today but the wasp only stopped for one shot. Obviously did not have the patience.

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Sorry to butt in.
pnjmcc
Posted 07/03/2010 - 22:10 Link
Good captures Mike,

no2 is my personal favorite, I like the wood (decking) background.

What lens did you use for those?

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Mike-P
Posted 07/03/2010 - 22:22 Link
pnjmcc wrote:


no2 is my personal favorite, I like the wood (decking) background.

What lens did you use for those?

Regards
PaulM
Thanks.
Lens was Tamron Adaptall 2 90mm f2.8 and Pentax AF-200T flash (dialled down to 1/8 power).
Edited by Mike-P: 07/03/2010 - 22:22
thoughton
Posted 08/03/2010 - 00:42 Link
Great macros Mike (as usual ). They're all excellent but the tilt of the head in the third one makes it the one for me!
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Posted 08/03/2010 - 12:47 Link
Thanks Tim

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