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Plant hopper nymph on the underside of a bud
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VTPhotographer2018
September 21, 2013
This is simply amazing. I love all the coloring and the macro work is spot on!!!! Fantastic job!!!!
conradbernadel
August 13, 2022
Thank you for participating in my first game on extreme macro. The image displayed in game was made with a macro lens + a close-up of 500 + the addition of 3 kenko extension ring Kenko KE090000 Extension tube : a.co/d/hlj32UZ Canon Close-Up Lens 500d 58 mm a.co/d/hj3mc65
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Location
The photo was taken in my yard. It is on a zinnia stem. When I 1st saw them (more than 1), I thought it was odd because zinnias don't have thorns. On closer look, the thorns moved. I then took pictures from a distance and then as close as the macro lens would allow.Time
This was taken in early afternoon on a bright sunny day.Lighting
The photo was taken with 2, on the lens, flashes. They are for a high aperture to increase depth of field. This aperture also blackens any background out of the immediate light. Exposing by flash, also tends to freeze any movement that a lower shutter speed would allow. Most of my photos are taken with flash, either as the main light or for fill to help eliminate dark areas and shadows.Equipment
My photos are hand held, but usually with flash, already mentioned. The camera was a Nikon D300 shot with aperture priority. The lens used, my favorite, a Nikon 105 macro. It allows shots from infinity to life size. I also, use the Nikon R1 flash system which can put up to 3 flashes on a ring at the front of the lens. I use 2 flashes. Over time, I have found that a diffuser cap on each flash helps eliminate hot spots in close photos.Inspiration
I look in my yard (kind of in country) everyday for new and/or different species of primarily plants and insects to shoot. Interested in wildlife photography. Seldom leave my yard, but have shot close-up and macro photos for years. Probably have one of the most photographed yards there is.Editing
I have used adobe photoshop for years. Yes, my photos are photoshoped, lol. Primarily photos are cropped, contrasted, and sharpened.In my camera bag
Although, I have a couple other lenses, they are seldom used, unless I know I have a specific situation that my require one. Larger animals, may use a 70-300mm zoom, etc. I have some lens cleaning items such as brush and cloths, extra batteries, spray bottle for instant dew, knee pad and a set of extension tubes. The tubes allow for really close shooting and magnification. Generally, it is a very small bag.Feedback
When looking for subjects to shoot, hunt for anything different; something might look out of place, wrong or different color, odd movement etc. Look ahead, so you don't scare off something before getting there. If you find a new subject and don't know how spooky it is, start shooting at a distance and work your way closer. I have done this with flash and some insects, such as dragonflies, seemed to get mesmerized by the light and let one get as close as possible. Even if you don't get a close shot, you may have, at least an acceptable photo of the subject.