A Bugs Life

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Rocket

Another fly. One thing I have learned is how many flies actually pollinate plants. It is not all down to the bees.

I do enjoy taking insect shots (you may have guessed).

That's it - I am off to the garden centre

A proper Fly lol

CC9J3982 by Jeff Cranwell, on Flickr

[coolcat]

I can see why you enjoy it Paul

[Canonite]

Some lovely shots here.
Im currently producing a macro book for my current project and ive got an outing today at RSPB. Managed to borrow a 400mm f2.8 VR too so im hoping the Kingfisher makes an appearance

[Rocket]

I now have passion flowers
Not sure how well they will do this year but should get some good pics in the future.


https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Plants-Se...+plants+elliot


and

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Passiflora-.../dp/B00LY7JDFQ

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by Rocket

Great composition on that last one.

We should start a "guess the out of focus close up of a flower" thread

I have taught myself a lot about plants and insects through photography. I am still no expert but I can name a few more than I used to know.

Good morning Paul

Here is photo I took in 2010 of a red beetle which had applied itself to the wall of our camp tent out in the bush in Kenya. The quality of the photo is quite poor, but what is a bit of a mystery is the name of the pretty beetle? Any ideas?

[Gate Keeper]

Good morning Jeff, you have been able to produce high quality macro shots. Nice and clear, colourful and with clarity. Thank you for sharing

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Good morning Jeff, you have been able to produce high quality macro shots. Nice and clear, colourful and with clarity. Thank you for sharing

Thanks Phil,

Pretty happy with them as it's really my first attempt .

They are hard critters to photograph that's for sure

[Gate Keeper]

Originally Posted by coolcat

Thanks Phil,

Pretty happy with them as it's really my first attempt .

They are hard critters to photograph that's for sure

Cheers Jeff I have never tried my hand at macro photography. I know Paul has some tips for attracting butterflies and insects into the pathway of the lens. Hopefully he will see this and be to able say how he manages, or someone else please

What set up did you use for the shoot?

[coolcat]

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Cheers Jeff I have never tried my hand at macro photography. I know Paul has some tips for attracting butterflies and insects into the pathway of the lens. Hopefully he will see this and be to able say how he manages, or someone else please

What set up did you use for the shoot?

Hi Phil,

Just my 100mm 2.8 macro lens and my flash with a bounced diffuser.

I set my camera to single spot continuous focus, spot metering and all were taken handheld as I didn't have my tripod with me

[Rocket]

What a beauty!!
I am afraid my knowledge is limited to Sussex. I bet there are a host of fantastic insects in Kenya and indeed all of Africa.

Thanks for posting Phil.

Originally Posted by Gate Keeper

Good morning Paul

Here is photo I took in 2010 of a red beetle which had applied itself to the wall of our camp tent out in the bush in Kenya. The quality of the photo is quite poor, but what is a bit of a mystery is the name of the pretty beetle? Any ideas?