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07/09/2011 02:50:42 PM · #51 |
Originally posted by snaffles:
Originally posted by markwiley:
I would be more excited about them and the bug challenge if I had a macro lens. I know... excuses, excuses... |
You can get a step-up ring and magifying filters...in my case a 1x, 2x, 4x, and 10x. The 4x is the most used one, though I have got pretty good results with it coupled to the 10x too...here's an example.
Ok, so nobody will mistake it for  roz but it got lots of decent detail on a pretty tiny bug, so I'm happy with it. |
Indeed- Susan brings up another approach, which is close-up filters. I've got a set of the Hoya version, and they work pretty well.
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The issue I had with them is reflections/flare at some times, but overall they did work pretty well. I would recommend the Sigma 150 2.8 as an affordable option with great reach, as well. I got mine pretty reasonably from another DPC'er. Also, if you've already got a 28-70, they work pretty well with an extension ring for macro work.
Message edited by author 2011-07-09 14:51:17. |
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07/09/2011 05:10:55 PM · #52 |
| ok, I've quickly glanced through this thread...are spiders included in this challenge? Or not??? |
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07/09/2011 05:20:59 PM · #53 |
Originally posted by Ja-9:
ok, I've quickly glanced through this thread...are spiders included in this challenge? Or not??? |
Depends on who you ask... You'll risk a few more hits with a spider, either for the fear factor, or the "it's an arachnid" thing... Still, I hope to see a few. :) |
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07/09/2011 05:34:44 PM · #54 |
Originally posted by Ja-9:
ok, I've quickly glanced through this thread...are spiders included in this challenge? Or not??? |
While a spider may not be an insect, it certainly is a "bug". a. To annoy; pester. |
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07/09/2011 08:21:03 PM · #55 |
Originally posted by Ja-9:
ok, I've quickly glanced through this thread...are spiders included in this challenge? Or not??? |
If I can find it on BugGuide, it's a bug :-) |
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07/09/2011 08:50:07 PM · #56 |
| Since bug can mean pretty much any tiny critter, I'd think spiders count. |
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07/09/2011 09:04:54 PM · #57 |
| I want to see some microbes now, haha! |
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07/10/2011 06:29:17 AM · #58 |
Phylum: Arthropoda
While my entry will probably be an insect, I think the challenge description is written broadly enough to be inclusive of other bugs, not six legged.
Message edited by author 2011-07-10 19:41:39. |
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07/10/2011 07:20:30 AM · #59 |
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07/10/2011 08:27:40 AM · #60 |
Originally posted by howards:
What is a bug? |
What is a true bug? |
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07/10/2011 07:27:29 PM · #61 |
| Ho man! I got my shot in 5 pictures when I thought it would take me a few hundred attempts. :) |
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07/10/2011 09:03:32 PM · #62 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Ho man! I got my shot in 5 pictures when I thought it would take me a few hundred attempts. :) |
And knowing your past bug shots you̢۪ve probably got a ribbon winner too.
I spent several hours at various lakes but being winter in Sydney and a very windy week I found absolutely nothing to shoot. I then saw a bee in my own backyard so I raced in to get my camera. Half an hour later another bee turned up and I got this shot 
I was going to enter it but I managed to get another bug shot that I felt was better composed and have entered that instead. I̢۪m curious though; did anyone else in Sydney manage to find insects? I can̢۪t believe how hard it was.
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07/11/2011 02:14:46 PM · #63 |
Okay great. Now I'm in the bittersweet position of having dozens of potential submissions. So of course I'm second-guessing the one I've entered. Buh.
We should make an outtake thread at some point. :)
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07/11/2011 03:02:56 PM · #64 |
Originally posted by Mousie:
Okay great. Now I'm in the bittersweet position of having dozens of potential submissions. So of course I'm second-guessing the one I've entered. Buh.
We should make an outtake thread at some point. :) |
outtake threads are posted after every challenge by [user]outtake[/user] keep an eye out for it... |
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07/11/2011 03:08:18 PM · #65 |
The rain finally let up enough for me to go out on a 3 hour nature trail Sunday morning. Was slightly worried after about an hour and not seeing much, then I hit the jackpot and got a few shots I LOVED! I ended up with an amazing shot that isn't a bug, but might fare well in the Freestudy...we shall see :-)
I don't expect to do great, but just happy I didn't miss this one |
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07/11/2011 05:13:10 PM · #66 |
| How important do you think the "in its natural environment" phrase is? If there is a man made object in the frame is it DNMC? |
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07/11/2011 05:35:30 PM · #67 |
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
How important do you think the "in its natural environment" phrase is? If there is a man made object in the frame is it DNMC? |
I think that REALLY depends on the bug and the object. For example, if you have a ladybug on a screw, and the composition is super pleasing, I'm going to bet you'd be just fine - if however, it's a dragonfly on the edge of a particularly boring and unattractive sign... Well... My guess is that it won't do nearly as well. :) |
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07/11/2011 07:37:18 PM · #68 |
Originally posted by BrennanOB:
How important do you think the "in its natural environment" phrase is? If there is a man made object in the frame is it DNMC? |
If it's up to me, I'd say as long as a bug can be found there, that's it's natural environment. :) |
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07/11/2011 08:33:44 PM · #69 |
i have a few versions of my photo and am totally stuck. anyone not entering/voting want to help me choose?
-mefnj
Message edited by author 2011-07-11 20:33:55. |
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07/11/2011 08:38:14 PM · #70 |
| I added a white vignette is that allowed in the bug challenge..just double checking! Thank you |
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07/11/2011 09:22:51 PM · #71 |
I am so disappointed. I love shooting bug macros and macros in general but since this challenge was announced we have had strong winds, For 2 days we had winds gusting to 100km/h and I even lost some branches off my trees and shrubs. Impossible to get a decent bug macro. I tried a couple of days but wasn't very successful. I have one more day to try but the wind is supposed to be the same as today, 50km/h. Way too windy. And there are a ton of dragonflies and damselflies around all the ponds too. :(
I bet on Wednesday the winds die down. |
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07/11/2011 10:34:17 PM · #72 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I bet on Wednesday the winds die down. |
Sounds like my luck, normally. Here's hoping you catch a break.
I can't complain though, because I am *in*! Holy cats, first time since September of 2009. Now *that's* embarrassing! |
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07/11/2011 10:40:07 PM · #73 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I bet on Wednesday the winds die down. |
Sounds like my luck, normally. Here's hoping you catch a break.
I can't complain though, because I am *in*! Holy cats, first time since September of 2009. Now *that's* embarrassing! |
Slacka!
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07/11/2011 10:50:38 PM · #74 |
Originally posted by reneekerr:
I added a white vignette is that allowed in the bug challenge..just double checking! Thank you |
Yes. You might be able to find some way to make it illegal, but generally - yes. The biggest issue this presents is the rarity of a white vignette, which may make your image identifiable now that you've posted this comment. |
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07/11/2011 10:51:49 PM · #75 |
Originally posted by kirbic:
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I bet on Wednesday the winds die down. |
Sounds like my luck, normally. Here's hoping you catch a break.
I can't complain though, because I am *in*! Holy cats, first time since September of 2009. Now *that's* embarrassing! |
Holy. Wow~!
Welcome back, sorta. I had no idea. |
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