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Shooting data: 40D + Sigma 180, 1/8 sec @ f/11, iso 100, tripod, live view, timed release
Red Milkweed Beetles (Tetraopes tetraophthalmus). Comments appreciated.
Mating Milkweed Beetles
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on Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:12 pm
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Shooting data: 40D + Sigma 180, 1/8 sec @ f/11, iso 100, tripod, live view, timed release
Red Milkweed Beetles (Tetraopes tetraophthalmus). Comments appreciated.
- John Miller
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on Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:18 pm
Great control of depth of field with the 180 John -- do you happen to use a focus rail? I've seen so many shots on here that are so much sharper than what Iv'e been able to do with similar settings and the same lens (have not tried live view yet on D300). Great detail in this image and nice comp -- a somewhat humorous pose to me by the bug doing "all the work" (with it's front legs up in the air). Great light too -- natural light? Overall, a great image!
- Flyphotoguy
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on Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:19 pm
Great control of depth of field with the 180 John -- do you happen to use a focus rail? I've seen so many shots on here that are so much sharper than what Iv'e been able to do with similar settings and the same lens (have not tried live view yet on D300). Great detail in this image and nice comp -- a somewhat humorous pose to me by the bug doing "all the work" (with it's front legs up in the air). Great light too -- natural light? Overall, a great image!
(Liked it so much I apparently posted twice! Mods: please delete redundant post
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(Liked it so much I apparently posted twice! Mods: please delete redundant post
)- Flyphotoguy
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on Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:52 pm
Thanks for the comments, flyphotoguy. No, I do not use a focus rail (although I'd love to have one). Also, this was done with natural light which is my preference for all my photos. I would HIGHLY recommend your using live view. I have been amazed at how it has helped the clarity of my images since I started using it.
In the fury of the moment, I can see the Master's hand
In every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand - Bob Dylan
In every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand - Bob Dylan
- John Miller
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on Thu Jun 17, 2010 11:13 pm
this is beautiful long-horned beetle and u get it mating
- liewwk
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on Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:01 am
Yee-hah. . . . we have lift off
Very nice lighting and composition, a great little image.
Very nice lighting and composition, a great little image.
Bruce. . .
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- TheBat
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on Fri Jun 18, 2010 1:31 pm
It's sex time ......
lovely compo and colors john
lovely compo and colors john
- Nymphalidae
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on Sun Jun 20, 2010 6:38 pm
Excellent image quality, great composition.
- ostapowicz
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on Mon Jul 05, 2010 11:23 am
Congratulations John! This photo has been chosen as "Macro & Flora" Photo of the week !
respirándonos, miramos la campiña que adormece el sol,
los valles y los bosques y la humilde flor,
las islas navegando por la soledad...
los valles y los bosques y la humilde flor,
las islas navegando por la soledad...
- Juza
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on Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:01 pm
Thank you all so much. As I've said before, if I've made any progress as a photographer, it is because of the inspiration and advice from all of you. Thanks again. (And thank you, Juza, for such a great site!!!)
In the fury of the moment, I can see the Master's hand
In every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand - Bob Dylan
In every leaf that trembles, in every grain of sand - Bob Dylan
- John Miller
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on Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:43 pm
Congrats on the POTW John. Fabulous shot...great light, depth of field and details!
- orionmystery
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