Macro Insect

Charlotte · 10-05-2008, 15:54

An interesting looking fellow I found on my curtain this morning + the perfect opportunity for my first considered attempt at insect macro photography, after absorbing Marcin's fab tutorial yesterday

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

I realise they are not sharp front to back

thought I'd add a creative touch with varying amounts of DoF ... does it work

I look forward to receiving your feedback on these. TFL

Boofers · 10-05-2008, 16:26

I like number two and three,,good ones

JMitchell · 10-05-2008, 17:11

Three is the winner here, as with the others I don't think you've used enough DOF to keep interest after the insect's head. I mean, its body is its most interesting feature, and that's why I think 3 works best.

**Angela** · 10-05-2008, 17:36

No. 3 is great. I like them all, and contrary to what most people seem to say, I like the narrow/shallow DOF. I think it can work on shots like these.

Ken Hawk · 10-05-2008, 17:41

A May fly.

Number 3 for me too

Ken

brian-iow · 10-05-2008, 18:13

No 3 is especially good followed by No 2. This is an idea well worth exploring further ...in the other shots a tad more DOF would be my personal preference

chrisa · 10-05-2008, 18:54

Agree 2 and 3 are the best shots, though the others do have interest in the shallow DOF, particuarly #4 for me, helping to blur the background, which is perhaps the most distracting thing in the shots. (Minor problem).

Glad to see some more getting into the bug habit!

Charlotte · 10-05-2008, 22:22

Thanks all for your feedback, very helpful indeed

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMitchell

... its body is its most interesting feature ...

I was fascinated with its bug-eyes, they remind me of a frog!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Hawk

A May fly.

Thanks for the identification Ken

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrisa

Glad to see some more getting into the bug habit!

Never thought I would TBH - I hate creepie crawlies

I blame Marcin, who has totally inspired me in this genre

and who I hope will let me have his opinion on these ... where are you Marcin.

JMitchell · 10-05-2008, 23:14

Funny, I read in your wedding thread that these were taken with the D50, and I have taken some similar shots with it. Strangely enough there's something very similar about them, a kind of D50-ness that I can't put my finger on. Interesting...

b.van_der_dylan · 11-05-2008, 04:37

good set here with 3 best IMO as with very narrow dof the side on shot provides the most detail

P-E · 11-05-2008, 06:04

Nice set of shots

chrisa · 12-05-2008, 10:58

Quote:

Never thought I would TBH - I hate creepie crawlies

I blame Marcin, who has totally inspired me in this genre

and who I hope will let me have his opinion on these ... where are you Marcin.

Even better shots if you have a fear factor too. Suprised you got that close through the viewfinder!

marcinklysewicz · 12-05-2008, 11:20

Charlotte i'm here

. watching

. so here is my opinion.

very good shots. you've used F 4.8 for last 3 ones and F 8 for no 1 and no 2. it's enough only for no 2 - looks fine. i love no 1 - very good composition and nice details. no 4 and 5 both have too small DOF - they are again with great composition but not enough details. try to use F 8 and more (F 11 if you can).
colours are good, exposure is fine, there are no any reflections from flash -

.
no noise -

on no 2 and no 3 you cut his tail

, it's not too bad but i'm interested how it looks.

generally those photos are really good. and interesting creature.

i was reading othe comments - no 3 is popular, for me it's interesting but i like that portrait

.

Charlotte · 12-05-2008, 14:38

Thanks for your feedback folks

Marcin, I appreciate your detailed critique, it's a big help, especially as you are our resident Macro Maestro

BTW I didn't use any flash.

I have taken some more today, will post them up later

10-05-2008, 15:54	#1 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,795	Macro Insect An interesting looking fellow I found on my curtain this morning + the perfect opportunity for my first considered attempt at insect macro photography, after absorbing Marcin's fab tutorial yesterday #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 I realise they are not sharp front to back thought I'd add a creative touch with varying amounts of DoF ... does it work I look forward to receiving your feedback on these. TFL __________________ Work Smarter, Not Harder

10-05-2008, 16:26	#2 (permalink)
Boofers Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: 40 miles south of St. Louis Posts: 2,318	Re: Macro Insect I like number two and three,,good ones

10-05-2008, 17:11	#3 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,520	Re: Macro Insect Three is the winner here, as with the others I don't think you've used enough DOF to keep interest after the insect's head. I mean, its body is its most interesting feature, and that's why I think 3 works best.

10-05-2008, 17:36	#4 (permalink)
Angela Pixalo Crew Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wimbledon Posts: 5,851	Re: Macro Insect No. 3 is great. I like them all, and contrary to what most people seem to say, I like the narrow/shallow DOF. I think it can work on shots like these.

10-05-2008, 17:41	#5 (permalink)
Ken Hawk Quite Chatty Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 86	Re: Macro Insect A May fly. Number 3 for me too Ken

10-05-2008, 18:13	#6 (permalink)
brian-iow Forum Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sandown Isle of Wight Posts: 788	Re: Macro Insect No 3 is especially good followed by No 2. This is an idea well worth exploring further ...in the other shots a tad more DOF would be my personal preference

10-05-2008, 18:54	#7 (permalink)
chrisa Been here a while Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bournemouth Posts: 416	Re: Macro Insect Agree 2 and 3 are the best shots, though the others do have interest in the shallow DOF, particuarly #4 for me, helping to blur the background, which is perhaps the most distracting thing in the shots. (Minor problem). Glad to see some more getting into the bug habit!

10-05-2008, 23:14	#9 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,520	Re: Macro Insect Funny, I read in your wedding thread that these were taken with the D50, and I have taken some similar shots with it. Strangely enough there's something very similar about them, a kind of D50-ness that I can't put my finger on. Interesting...

11-05-2008, 04:37	#10 (permalink)
b.van_der_dylan Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 718	Re: Macro Insect good set here with 3 best IMO as with very narrow dof the side on shot provides the most detail

11-05-2008, 06:04	#11 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: Macro Insect Nice set of shots

12-05-2008, 11:20	#13 (permalink)
marcinklysewicz Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sturminster Newton Posts: 617	Re: Macro Insect Charlotte i'm here . watching . so here is my opinion. very good shots. you've used F 4.8 for last 3 ones and F 8 for no 1 and no 2. it's enough only for no 2 - looks fine. i love no 1 - very good composition and nice details. no 4 and 5 both have too small DOF - they are again with great composition but not enough details. try to use F 8 and more (F 11 if you can). colours are good, exposure is fine, there are no any reflections from flash - . no noise - on no 2 and no 3 you cut his tail , it's not too bad but i'm interested how it looks. generally those photos are really good. and interesting creature. i was reading othe comments - no 3 is popular, for me it's interesting but i like that portrait . __________________ my website - photography and music. macro photography tutorial Last edited by marcinklysewicz : 12-05-2008 at 11:29.

12-05-2008, 14:38	#14 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,795	Re: Macro Insect Thanks for your feedback folks Marcin, I appreciate your detailed critique, it's a big help, especially as you are our resident Macro Maestro BTW I didn't use any flash. I have taken some more today, will post them up later

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