Four from this afternoon.

tomhooper

Had to go do some referral surgeries today but got home in time to get out and shoot a little. Wind was still up a little but not too bad.
Plan to spend most of the day tomorrow shooting bugs and things.

All shot with Canon XSi, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon MT-24EX Macro Twin Lites (1/2 power both heads), mono-pod, EXIF embedded.

First is a Lucilia sp. or Green Bottle Fly.

Next three are of a leafhopper that I have never seen before. Paraulacizes irrorata or Speckled Sharpshooter Leafhopper. Thought it was interesting.

Thanks for looking and as always C&C is more than welcome.

Hoop

mariap

Did you just use the 100mm? I have the same lens and don't see how you get this from that lens? Sorry if I sound ignorant (novice macro photographer here). Nice pics!

Maria

tomhooper

Shot with just that lens. I do use extension tubes from time to time, but not on these shots. Lighting is key also. You really need to keep the aperture fairly small. I usually shoot my macros at f/11 and anywhere from 1/200-1/500 sec. At that speed and aperture you almost have to have some lighting. I also use either a tripod or mono-pod when I can. Most people starting out in macro start with static objects like flowers, etc. That way you can concentrate on focus and exposure. After you get more comfortable move up to moving objects like insects. My advise. Follow the three P's. Practice, practice, practice.

mariap

Thanks for the tips! Love the lens - it's one of my favorites!

tomhooper wrote:

Shot with just that lens. I do use extension tubes from time to time, but not on these shots. Lighting is key also. You really need to keep the aperture fairly small. I usually shoot my macros at f/11 and anywhere from 1/200-1/500 sec. At that speed and aperture you almost have to have some lighting. I also use either a tripod or mono-pod when I can. Most people starting out in macro start with static objects like flowers, etc. That way you can concentrate on focus and exposure. After you get more comfortable move up to moving objects like insects. My advise. Follow the three P's. Practice, practice, practice.

Lord Vetinari

LOvely series- that's a big leaf hopper !
Brian V.

Chrissiebeez_NL

Hi Tomhooper!

Nice captures, they look sharp! I think some more thought into the composition would really lift these to another level

GOLDENORFE

great shots, love the hoppers!
phil