The stink bug

hishammarmin
Posted 15/03/2012 - 07:02 Link
This is my first photo posting here. This is a photo of stink bug and commonly found in Malaysia (many variety can be found). Taken by handheld, using PENTAX K-5, SMC PENTAX D FA MACRO 100MM F2.8 WR, AF160FC AUTO MACRO RING FLASH and DIY Flash Diffuser.

Black background appear because it is a full flash technique. Taken at 1/180s, ISO 100 and f/16.

C & C welcome!


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[IMGP1962-pp] Stink bug by hishammarmin, on Flickr
PENTAX-K5 | SMC PENTAX D FA MACRO 100MM F2.8 WR | SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135MM F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR | SMC PENTAX DA 50-200MM F4-5.6 ED WR | AF160FC AUTO MACRO RING FLASH | 2X KAX TELEPLUS MC TELECONVERTER

My collection :flickr | PPG
Edited by hishammarmin: 15/03/2012 - 07:06
steven9761
Posted 15/03/2012 - 07:09 Link
Great capture, Hisham!! Welcome to Pentax User, by the way!
Edited by steven9761: 15/03/2012 - 07:09
08tiger
Posted 15/03/2012 - 09:11 Link
Good and sharp, only criticism being the harsh light on the end of the bud.
How did you go about your home made diffuser?
C&C welcome.
Don.
Jumbo48
Posted 15/03/2012 - 10:50 Link
Great shot, and hand held too, well captured.
Regards John/Jumbo
hishammarmin
Posted 15/03/2012 - 13:10 Link
steven9761 wrote:
Great capture, Hisham!! Welcome to Pentax User, by the way!
Thanks

08tiger wrote:
Good and sharp, only criticism being the harsh light on the end of the bud.
How did you go about your home made diffuser?
Thanks. For DIY flash diffuser, I used a double layer of Styrofoam (people used it for wrapping goods - white colour) in front of my ring flash. The ring flash is not attach to the lens. It is hanging above the lens. Must DIY a special bracket for this setup . It is still under beta version...hehehe

Jumbo48 wrote:
Great shot, and hand held too, well captured.
Thanks
PENTAX-K5 | SMC PENTAX D FA MACRO 100MM F2.8 WR | SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135MM F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR | SMC PENTAX DA 50-200MM F4-5.6 ED WR | AF160FC AUTO MACRO RING FLASH | 2X KAX TELEPLUS MC TELECONVERTER

My collection :flickr | PPG
snappychappy
Posted 15/03/2012 - 15:28 Link
I like this a lot, the background makes it stand out more, super.
hishammarmin
Posted 16/03/2012 - 01:41 Link
snappychappy wrote:
I like this a lot, the background makes it stand out more, super.
Thanks
PENTAX-K5 | SMC PENTAX D FA MACRO 100MM F2.8 WR | SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135MM F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR | SMC PENTAX DA 50-200MM F4-5.6 ED WR | AF160FC AUTO MACRO RING FLASH | 2X KAX TELEPLUS MC TELECONVERTER

My collection :flickr | PPG
aliengrove
Posted 16/03/2012 - 05:49 Link
Great shot for your first post on the forum! Handheld too! Look forward to seeing more. Interesting flash technique.
hishammarmin
Posted 16/03/2012 - 13:01 Link
aliengrove wrote:
Great shot for your first post on the forum! Handheld too! Look forward to seeing more. Interesting flash technique.
Thanks
PENTAX-K5 | SMC PENTAX D FA MACRO 100MM F2.8 WR | SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135MM F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR | SMC PENTAX DA 50-200MM F4-5.6 ED WR | AF160FC AUTO MACRO RING FLASH | 2X KAX TELEPLUS MC TELECONVERTER

My collection :flickr | PPG
tyronet2000
Posted 19/03/2012 - 14:48 Link
aliengrove wrote:
Great shot for your first post on the forum! Handheld too! Look forward to seeing more. Interesting flash technique.
+1 from me
Regards
Stan

PPG
Frogherder
Posted 19/03/2012 - 15:55 Link
Looks to me as if Charlotte has a competitor


Bernard
hishammarmin
Posted 21/03/2012 - 03:35 Link
tyronet2000 wrote:
aliengrove wrote:
Great shot for your first post on the forum! Handheld too! Look forward to seeing more. Interesting flash technique.
+1 from me
Thanks Stan!

Frogherder wrote:
Looks to me as if Charlotte has a competitor


Bernard
PENTAX-K5 | SMC PENTAX D FA MACRO 100MM F2.8 WR | SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135MM F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR | SMC PENTAX DA 50-200MM F4-5.6 ED WR | AF160FC AUTO MACRO RING FLASH | 2X KAX TELEPLUS MC TELECONVERTER

My collection :flickr | PPG
hishammarmin
Posted 25/03/2012 - 16:42 Link
hishammarmin wrote:
steven9761 wrote:
Great capture, Hisham!! Welcome to Pentax User, by the way!
Thanks

08tiger wrote:
Good and sharp, only criticism being the harsh light on the end of the bud.
How did you go about your home made diffuser?
Thanks. For DIY flash diffuser, I used a double layer of Styrofoam (people used it for wrapping goods - white colour) in front of my ring flash. The ring flash is not attach to the lens. It is hanging above the lens. Must DIY a special bracket for this setup . It is still under beta version...hehehe

Jumbo48 wrote:
Great shot, and hand held too, well captured.
Thanks
Additional from that post. This is my setup for macro shooting....hehehe

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PENTAX-K5 | SMC PENTAX D FA MACRO 100MM F2.8 WR | SMC PENTAX-DA 18-135MM F3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR | SMC PENTAX DA 50-200MM F4-5.6 ED WR | AF160FC AUTO MACRO RING FLASH | 2X KAX TELEPLUS MC TELECONVERTER

My collection :flickr | PPG
darkskies
Posted 25/03/2012 - 20:24 Link
Interesting set up! It works very well!
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