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p.1 #1 · Bugs in the grass

Bug/grass/dewdrop mixture. Pretty certain the last two shots are male and female of the same gall midge species. All the shots are focus stacked but #2 was a bit extreme (midge was facing the wrong way).

brian V.

Edited on Jun 16, 2008 at 02:11 AM

Jun 16, 2008 at 02:10 AM

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p.1 #2 · Bugs in the grass

Very detailed. First two are very complex, which shows off your talent. They all have a surreal feel to them IMHO.

Jun 16, 2008 at 02:19 AM

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p.1 #3 · Bugs in the grass

Fantastic series Brian! Brilliant light, details and compositions in all of themLike them all but n6 is really beautiful.

Regards,

Remus

Jun 16, 2008 at 06:26 AM

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p.1 #4 · Bugs in the grass

Excellent images. The dew drop adds a lot to each one, but the last mosquito is great as well, especially on a red background.

Jun 16, 2008 at 08:54 AM

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p.1 #5 · Bugs in the grass

Wow, Wow and Wow

Jun 16, 2008 at 09:38 AM

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p.1 #6 · Bugs in the grass

Wow is right, beautiful shots Brian.

Jun 16, 2008 at 09:43 AM

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p.1 #7 · Bugs in the grass

Rampai65 wrote:
Wow, Wow and Wow

That goes double for me. The first one looks like the critter is holding a crystal ball. Amazing shots, Brian. Thank you for shooting and showing them.
Kenny.

Jun 16, 2008 at 09:48 AM

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p.1 #8 · Bugs in the grass

These are fantastic! Are they "as shot" or is there some photoshop involved? Either way, I like them alot.

Mike

Jun 16, 2008 at 09:54 AM

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p.1 #9 · Bugs in the grass

Thanks for looking and the kind comments everyone - much appreciated

Mike - The only trickery is focus stacking to increase the DOF and me placing a flower behind the dewdrop (hopefully without disturbing the insect).

Brian V.

Edited on Jun 16, 2008 at 12:38 PM

Jun 16, 2008 at 12:38 PM

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p.1 #10 · Bugs in the grass

Superb series Brian, amazing the flys stay still, or are they too cold?
phil.

Jun 16, 2008 at 04:09 PM

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p.1 #11 · Bugs in the grass

Great series!

Jun 16, 2008 at 05:45 PM

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p.1 #12 · Bugs in the grass

Holy Cow..I thought I've seen your best but these are just over the top. Have you made friends with all your little buggies? They just seem to let you go about your business without any fear? I know these are totally authentic because I've seen so much of your great work, but wow, how do you do it?
Tom

Edited on Jun 16, 2008 at 06:37 PM

Jun 16, 2008 at 06:33 PM

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p.1 #13 · Bugs in the grass

Wow- those are beatiful. Can't believe my favorite is one with a fly, but I think #5 is absolutely stunning.

Jun 16, 2008 at 07:04 PM

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p.1 #14 · Bugs in the grass

Super captures. My favorite is the 5th one.

Jude

Jun 17, 2008 at 12:58 AM

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p.1 #15 · Bugs in the grass

Thanks for looking and commenting- much appreciated.

Phil and Tom -I think I operate a selection process on these, if the bug doesn't fly off when I try to put the flower behind it (many do) then it's likely to stay put whilst I photograph it. They are are obviously a bit cold and possibly damp down in the grass.

Brian V.

Jun 17, 2008 at 12:58 AM

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p.1 #16 · Bugs in the grass

I'm sorry, I'm new to macro... what does focus stacked mean?

These shots are amazing! My favorites are #5 and #6. The composition and color on #6 is fantastic!

Can I ask you some questions?

How is your photo so sharp and the entire bug is in focus? I looked at the exif and you were shooting at f/7.1 with a 65mm...
I shoot with a 5D and I just got the 100mm macro and even when I shoot at f/11, DOF is so shallow...
Is it possible to get similar results with 5D and 100mm? Well, I don't need to get that close to tiny bugs, but I'll be working with wedding rings...

Lastly, how are you lighting your subject?

Thanks! Any help is greatly appreciated!

Jun 17, 2008 at 02:12 AM

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p.1 #17 · Bugs in the grass

JLim wrote:
I'm sorry, I'm new to macro... what does focus stacked mean?

These shots are amazing! My favorites are #5 and #6. The composition and color on #6 is fantastic!

Can I ask you some questions?

How is your photo so sharp and the entire bug is in focus? I looked at the exif and you were shooting at f/7.1 with a 65mm...
I shoot with a 5D and I just got the 100mm macro and even when I shoot at f/11, DOF is so shallow...
Is it possible to get similar results with 5D and 100mm? Well, I don't need to get...Show more →

Thanks for the comments

Focus stacking is the answer to the second question- it allows you to extend the DOF. see http://www.wonderfulphotos.com/articles/macro/focus_stacking/

I just use a bracket mounted 430Ex flashgun -see pic below of setup (camera on the right).

Brian V.

Jun 17, 2008 at 02:32 AM

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p.1 #18 · Bugs in the grass

Wonderful series Brian

Jun 17, 2008 at 07:44 AM

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p.1 #19 · Bugs in the grass

Dalantech wrote:
Wonderful series Brian

Thanks John

Brian V.

Jun 17, 2008 at 11:04 AM

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p.1 #20 · Bugs in the grass

Wonderfully clear images Brian.

How many images in a "stack" ?

Jun 17, 2008 at 11:36 AM

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