Ladybird, Shield bug and OFF!!! :)

IPClark

Well, so many things have kept me away from photography for a while but I'm getting much more opportunity to take some shots again now. Hi to all new people here and hi to everyone whom may remember me

So, FINALLY! Something out there in the garden has finally popped its head up to say "hi guysh" . What with temperatures of -13 over winter destroying our cordylines, bottlebrushes etc. the garden has been somewhat bleak. However a lovely day today brought out some beasties.

This little Lady was quite stubborn at first

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First shield bug of the year. I believe this one is otherwise known as the Forest Bug

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And then something totally random and non-bug like in the slightest .

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Lord Vetinari

Lovely captures Ian - glad you're getting a few bugs now !
Even like the last one.
Brian V.

IPClark

Cheers Brian. . I'm pleased I can still take a photo too.

IPClark

ooh, on a side note Brian, I'm now using a much more effective method of diffusion. Prior to this all my shots were taken using a simple Sto-Fen diffuser. Now I'm using a Lastolite Ezy-box Speedlite which seems to be providing a much softer and all round light. It's quite large but surprisingly workable. It meets the front end of the Sigma 105 nicely providing the light down where it's needed

Just a case of learning it properly now. These ladybird/shield bug and OFF switch images are my first with it.