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06/23/2003 05:24:50 PM · #1 |
I noticed while reading the comments on our first and second placed winners in the Off Center challenge that a lot of people seemed to like insect macros. That being the case, I thought it was worth posting this, which was posted today on PhotoBlink. I think this is the finest insect macro I have ever seen.
//www.photoblink.com/imageView.asp?ImageID=73375
PS: I tried to get the pic to show but keep getting my url/img tags wrong, I guess.
Message edited by author 2003-06-23 17:27:51. |
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06/23/2003 05:46:12 PM · #2 |
Wow, that is nice. Check out the detail in the eyes.
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06/23/2003 05:47:14 PM · #3 |
Here it is...
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06/23/2003 05:50:24 PM · #4 |
Ahh, Mr. Plonsky. He has an execellent article that covers some of his techniques...
//www.mplonsky.com/photo/article.htm
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06/23/2003 07:45:45 PM · #5 |
That Dr. Plonsky does GREAT work! I know I shouldn't do this (I'm not in the same league), but here goes...my best insect macro.
//www.deviantart.com/deviation/2173311
What do you think?
Kirbic - Thanks for that link! That was a great article. I think I may be investing in some macro filters soon..... |
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06/23/2003 08:27:59 PM · #6 |
Love those bug macros, thanks for sharing. I'm on my way to read the article, but wanted to include my best bug effort.
moth
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06/23/2003 09:00:01 PM · #7 |
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06/23/2003 09:03:03 PM · #8 |
Here's mine... (not resized yet...just as it left the camera)
I was taking a photo of a wildflower on a hike last Saturday and at first thought that there was just some dirt on a petal but then I got closer...
//christianphotographers.com/images/Dscn9077.jpg
This is a Crab Spider and they change colour depending on what they are on and the colour of the background. I call this, "Saturday's Execution". LOL
Apparently Crab Spiders are about 1 cm across so that helps to know the size so the insect it's killing must be a very tiny insect as well. |
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06/23/2003 09:51:49 PM · #9 |
Jacko, those are amazing. That last one looks like he could do some damage with those pinchers!
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06/23/2003 10:06:08 PM · #10 |
Jacko - I loved the bee shot! That's working hard for your honey! The beetle shot was wonderful too! The spider looks good, but there's that small DOF with a wide subject bugger. Funny how small the spider's rear portion was. The lady bug looks familiar...have I seen that in a challenge? IMHO the red's a little overdone, but the rest - ooo la la!
Patzt - Yup, crab spiders have that cool cameleon effect. Do you know if it's a one time choice or can they change at will? I've got a nifty shot of a yellow version on a black eyed susan, very cool spider! You've got a neat name for it...I'd call it Lunch! Ha!
Thanks for sharing! |
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06/23/2003 10:12:07 PM · #11 |
| Insect photography is great fun ....i just started last summer and its unfortunate theres not many insects around in the winter :( |
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06/23/2003 10:15:37 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kavamama:
Love those bug macros, thanks for sharing. I'm on my way to read the article, but wanted to include my best bug effort.
moth |
OMG, that's ugly. NOT THE PHOTO. The photo is great, I just never realized how scarey moths looked. Eeek!
Great. Now my skin is crawling. jk ;-) |
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06/23/2003 10:23:07 PM · #13 |
I love that moth! It's not ugly!
Thanks for the comments on my spider. I don't know if they can turn back to their original colour but I was told that they can.
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06/23/2003 10:31:15 PM · #14 |
here are some of my recent ones
Stag Beetle
Mantis
Bee
Bee Hovering
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06/23/2003 10:35:56 PM · #15 |
My 4 mm Office bug didn't go well! :-)
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06/23/2003 11:04:47 PM · #16 |
Not really a insect...but here's one I thought came out pretty well. I just wished this camera had a better macro function.
Chameleon |
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06/23/2003 11:10:39 PM · #17 |
Originally posted by kavamama:
Love those bug macros, thanks for sharing. I'm on my way to read the article, but wanted to include my best bug effort.
moth |
Should be titled "Polyphemus on rebar"... beautiful photo. Nice example of Polyphemus moth, a female, I think. Lots of great insect shots here. I think we need an "insect macro" challenge... or would that be a bit TOO much?
I was going to post one of mine, realized it's not on my HDD here on the road. Blast.
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06/23/2003 11:13:47 PM · #18 |
achiral, I really appreciated your bee photos. I grew up in a beekeepers family--my father did as well--and then my husband and I took over my father's apiary but after a few years, he became allergic to their stings so we had to give it up.
What lovely shots of the bee flying! Oh, how I wish I could catch one like that!
I love this thread! I'm so happy it was started! |
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06/23/2003 11:35:23 PM · #19 |
Originally posted by Yoshio Kodama:
Not really a insect...but here's one I thought came out pretty well. I just wished this camera had a better macro function.
Chameleon |
that's an anole... chameleons are the lizards with the huge tongues, and the long (usualy curled-up) tails.
sorry. I'm not trying to be a butthead, i just thought i'de let you know.
Nice pic though! |
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06/23/2003 11:43:43 PM · #20 |
heres my bugs
I would like to get some close up filters to get even closer.
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