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 05/30/2006 12:26:26 AM · #1
I took these with 35-80mm with 25mm extension tube at 1/500 ASO 200 f9 with flash on camera. I was experimenting with these little colorful 1/4 inch flies. I would shoot one sitting on a leaf, the flash would spook them, and into the air they flew. I didn't realize what was happening at first. I took a bunch that were just leaf, they are so fast. Hope you enjoy.



05/30/2006 12:32:03 AM · #2
Beautiful crisp and sharp shots. The colors are amazing. Wish I could do it with my camera :)

Flies can be interesting. The closest I could reach was with this one -



Message edited by author 2006-05-30 00:33:35.
 05/30/2006 12:35:05 AM · #3
thumbnails look neat, but the actual pictures aren't as good. did you crop a lot to get these pictures ? I can't see much detail...
 05/30/2006 12:39:04 AM · #4
Originally posted by gaurawa:
thumbnails look neat, but the actual pictures aren't as good. did you crop a lot to get these pictures ? I can't see much detail...


Seems like tight cropping. Image size is around 90KB which should be good for decent resolution.
 05/30/2006 12:41:41 AM · #5
The depth of field was so narrow 1/8" or less, it was hit or miss. Will be trying it again one of these days with less extension for more depth. I have many right-on shots of the sitting, but in flight shots were difficult to get anything in focus. Anyone have any ideas on dof on flying flies that are about 1/4" and fly quite fast?
 05/30/2006 12:42:20 AM · #6
Originally posted by gaurawa:
thumbnails look neat, but the actual pictures aren't as good. did you crop a lot to get these pictures ? I can't see much detail...

exactly my thoughts.
 05/30/2006 12:43:16 AM · #7
Originally posted by tejinder:
Beautiful crisp and sharp shots. The colors are amazing. Wish I could do it with my camera :)

Flies can be interesting. The closest I could reach was with this one -



I remember this one, it is wonderful.
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