Springtail on Azalia Stamen

IPClark

Not the best quality image but I was trying to take the shot with a Sigma 105 and 68mm of extension tubes. The springtail was about 2mm in length and I had nothing to balance the camera on.

Still, quite pleased with the result.
I think it was eating the pollen.



1/200th @F9, ISO 100

PeterD-2009

Well that was a real challenge and it was worth it. Terrific DOF too. You have done really well to get this hand held

IPClark

Thank you Peter. Much appreciated.

It certainly is a tough challenge. Trying not to pass out when holding my breath and even the slightest movement knocks focus out. I relied on breathing into the focus point

PeterD-2009

IPClark wrote: »

Thank you Peter. Much appreciated.

It certainly is a tough challenge. Trying not to pass out when holding my breath and even the slightest movement knocks focus out. I relied on breathing into the focus point

The narrow DOF is a real challenge for macro shooting. What I have learnt is to switch the camera into C-AF mode (AF-C in some camera terminologies). The focussing is still carried out with a half-press of the shutter but is only finalised with a full press. I have found that the camera is then more likely to keep the subject in focus despite the slight movement as you press the shutter home. Sorry if this is something you already know/do but I thought it worth mentioning.

IPClark

No it's fine Peter. Whilst in manual, I do hold the shutter half way down and you get the audible/visual alert of focus. It's that bit I wait for .

Lord Vetinari

Good capture- amazing where you do find these tiny springtails.
Brian v.

IPClark

Certainly is Brian. I was attempting an abstract on the bottle brush when I turned my attention to the stamen on the Azalia. I hadn't even seen the springtail until I look through the viewfinder