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Several days ago, I saw a variegated (black with white or yellow markings) fly or wasp flying near my Lemon Balm plants. I fetched my camera, with my Kiron 105mm macro, which does up to 1:1, as I judged that actual FOV at 1:1 would be too small a frame (so, no Printing Nikkor this time). That turned out to be correct, but for the Snipe Fly I found (posted recently), the wasp no longer to be seen.

This time, I had been photographing a tiny plant bug with the 6mm FOV of my reversed Schneider FM 40mm. When I did see some black and yellow insect hiding among the leaves I knew I needed a wider FOV. Anyway, I took a couple of shots, the results being the first two images, shown uncropped. The second image shows that the pale steak across the face in the first image was the tarsus of a front leg.

There being no more to be gained from the attached lens, I fetched my Kiron 105mm macro from the house and continued. The wasp wanted to remain out of the sun, remaining quite deep in the foliage. Trying to get a view, I disturbed it and it flew away. I managed to see which way it flew, which was towards the neighbouring balm plant.

After much waiting and looking, I finally found the wasp, again deep among the leaves and stems. I had considerable trouble getting the wasp framed but finally succeeded.

I believe the species is in the Tentredo notha group of similar species, difficult to separate from photographs. The larvae feed on clover.

The images are cropped for composition, although the scope for this was limited.

All images were taken with twin TTL RC flash in camera manual mode, hand-held.

Harold






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Jun 30, 2015 at 12:28 AM
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Good captures Harold but the lighting needs some work.
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Jun 30, 2015 at 12:59 AM
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LordV wrote:
Good captures Harold but the lighting needs some work.
Brian v.


Thanks, Brian.

Lots of green reflected light. I took a look at adjusting it but the colour of the beetle was too close to that of the leaves to permit meaningful adjustment.

The lighting was my diffused standard. Essentially, I was shooting down through a green tunnel, best avoided but it was the only option. This is reflected, not transmitted through leaves.

The very shiny head of the wasp is another factor.

Maybe I will meet another one, which likes to sunbathe.

Harold



Jun 30, 2015 at 01:42 AM
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I disagree, I think you had the right lens! Like the head shots best.

Maybe I should get out my reversing rings, and a wide angle

Mike



Jun 30, 2015 at 02:57 PM
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AmbientMike wrote:
I disagree, I think you had the right lens! Like the head shots best.

Maybe I should get out my reversing rings, and a wide angle

Mike


Thanks. Photographically, I like the close-up detail but, entomologically, I like to see the whole insect.

I hope your lens stops down OK when reversed. Flash will be absolutely essential and you may find you need a hood, although I am not using one with the Schneider. (Keep your flash behind the front of the lens).

You may like to take a look at the rev 50 revisited topic (fourth down the board).

Harold



Jun 30, 2015 at 03:15 PM
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Nice captures.


Jun 30, 2015 at 08:41 PM
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Great eyes in the first two

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Jun 30, 2015 at 08:46 PM
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Very nice Harold.

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Jun 30, 2015 at 08:53 PM
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The first two stand out Harold ~ Ron


Jun 30, 2015 at 09:43 PM
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surfnron wrote:
The first two stand out Harold ~ Ron


Thanks, Ron.

I considered whether to post them last, possibly not at all!

Getting them framed and in reasonable focus is really pushing hand-held and flash saves the day again.

Harold




Jul 01, 2015 at 12:27 AM
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e6filmuser wrote:
Thanks. Photographically, I like the close-up detail but, entomologically, I like to see the whole insect.

I hope your lens stops down OK when reversed. Flash will be absolutely essential and you may find you need a hood, although I am not using one with the Schneider. (Keep your flash behind the front of the lens).

You may like to take a look at the rev 50 revisited topic (fourth down the board).

Harold


Yeah I had to jam a toothpick in OM lens to keep it stopped down. Got nice stuff on film with reversed 50mm, should be ok. Might skim it.

Which 40mm are you using? Bellows, tubes, or does it get that close?

I did the math, my 90/2.8 on Vivitar 2X will get me really close. Might use that. You might try one with Kiron, see if it works. If you haven't yet. Mike




Jul 01, 2015 at 07:32 PM
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AmbientMike wrote:
Yeah I had to jam a toothpick in OM lens to keep it stopped down. Got nice stuff on film with reversed 50mm, should be ok. Might skim it.

Which 40mm are you using? Bellows, tubes, or does it get that close?

I did the math, my 90/2.8 on Vivitar 2X will get me really close. Might use that. You might try one with Kiron, see if it works. If you haven't yet. Mike


This is my setup, flash omitted, but to be shown when I update the setup post this week:

https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1001614/44#12937193

I have ( Olympus OM & Canon FD) matched Kiron TCs, a x1.5 used behind the reversed 40mm, to deal with internal reflections. (The rear element of the TC is curved).

Harold



Jul 02, 2015 at 01:05 AM





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