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Reef bloke
27-05-08, 20:00
green fly
http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/aphids.jpg

we used to call this cuckoo spit as kids,i think there a little bug in there somewhere

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/cuckoo spit.jpg

tiny beetle,about 3mm

http://www.ultimatereef.net/uploader/2008Q1/ickle beetle.jpg
rockaria
27-05-08, 20:04
they are cracking photos!! i love the lighting on the green fly...given me some inspiration to head into my garden... just got to wait for the lawn to dry out a bit first! lol
zimreef
27-05-08, 20:05
Cool pics Tony - particularly the last one of the beetle.

we used to call this cuckoo spit as kids,i think there a little bug in there somewhere

You're right - the sap-sucking insect inside is called a froghopper! I think the "spit" is a defence against predation. Nice! :D

John
Fungia
27-05-08, 20:13
Nice work Tony, putting the 580 to good use. :D

The first one is my favourite, its like you're peering into their little world.


Jeff.
dan-the-man
27-05-08, 20:42
Wow, absolutely superb. :)

You should be selling these pics!
NeilH
27-05-08, 20:59
Amazing photos - can you share your settings to get an idea how you achieve such results.
Thanks
Neil
:applause::worship:
Reef bloke
27-05-08, 21:15
Sure
ISO 100
Aperture 8.0 - 13
shutterspeed 1/100-1/160 i think as i was messing about with the shutter speed on and off to adjust the ambient light.
manual mode
580 ex II used off camera
tripod
21mm extension tube used on 100mm canon macro
some cropping and unsharp mask
NeilH
27-05-08, 21:22
Thanks Tony that's really helpful - stupid question but when you use your flash off the camera do you mount it on a second tripod or just hold it?
Thanks again
Neil
:)
Reef bloke
27-05-08, 21:42
just hold it mate,ive only got one tripod and thats a wobbly old beast lol.
NeilH
27-05-08, 21:45
Thanks - just need to buy a lead now!
Cheers
Neil
MrFish
27-05-08, 23:56
The green fly is my favourite.

Do you have a wifi flash trigger or is it just an extension lead form the camera.
Reef bloke
28-05-08, 00:06
Just an ETTL lead Dave,a Jessops branded one.Seems to work fine although a little short so would like the wireless trigger.