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little insect in the grass
little insect in the grass
roz


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Collection: 050 - March Side challenge - individual themes
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Date: Mar 23, 2019
Aperture: 4.0
ISO: 250
Shutter: 1/200 + flash
Galleries: Nature, Insects, etc
Date Uploaded: Mar 23, 2019

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Comments: 9
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 my theme .. taking photos and doing stuff to them .. more or less .. and maybe experimenting a bit ..

for the March side challenge

little guy i found hanging out on a leaf in the sun .. there were a few of them flying around and not staying still for long .. he was very accommodating .. ;)
focus stacked .. not as well as i'd do for a challenge .. ;) ..
but just so the head and a bit of the wings were in focus .. otherwise if the head was in focus the wings were totally blurry .. sharpened and cropped ..

here are the originals just resized ..


just an additional comment after ozerad's .. i've never used a dead insect ... it would go against the whole reason i photograph these little creatures .. ...
altho if i wanted to use a dead insect for something dark and manipulated then that's another matter .. !!

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 03/26/2019 09:34:51 PM
I found focus stacking a live subject is nearly impossible.The slightest movement wrecks the whole effect.I think the people that do the extreme closeup shots use dead insects.
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 03/24/2019 11:40:35 AM
For some reason this reminded me of the photo you used in PP Challenge, also looking up ;)
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 03/24/2019 08:23:40 AM
I like the way this is focus stacked. The eyes, abdomen and front legs establish the whole, which is allowed to drift to the periphery, as a person naturally examines a detail. The perspective is engaging. I imagine this tiny creature seeing a field of thousands of me. Overall, immersive and mesmerizing.
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 03/23/2019 10:57:11 PM
Always gorgeous! You really know how to bring out the best in these insects. You've created a unique character with a spooky little face. Love it!
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 03/23/2019 06:34:33 PM
Just two versions for focus stacking - nice effect.
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 03/23/2019 02:42:45 PM
very pretty and well-framed
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 03/23/2019 01:21:28 PM
Exceptionally well done bug shot.
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 03/23/2019 12:30:01 PM
You turn insects that might be repulsive in real life or at least ignored on the account of their sizes into jewelry. If I knew how to make brooches I'd ask you for original design.
I like the first original also. Never did focus stacking. Kudos to you
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 03/23/2019 07:52:10 AM
Roz, your insect shots are amazing. It shows a total control and mastery over your very capable macro lens. I am completely envious of how amazing these shots are. To be honest, If I were to attempt such a macro shot, I would not choose insects. I think this is what makes your shots even more extraordinary….You shoot a subject that most people would not.
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