Green Shield-Bugs Through a Printing Nikkor

e6filmusere6filmuser Registered Users Posts: 3,379 Major grins
edited September 28, 2015 in Holy Macro
I have been a bit disorganised recently. I think the fourth one was through the 150mm and the other through the 105mm. These are the same population of bugs as in my previous topic.

The last is a cross-eye stereo. Ideally, it needed f16 for the stereo but Printing Nikkors only go down to f11. I must try a x1.5 TC. It could be better but it gives a good impression of how the insect appears to the naked eye.

Harold

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  • ThelensspotThelensspot Registered Users Posts: 2,041 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2015
    I favor #2 Harold which is a slightly angled view. Seems to amplify the texture of the bug. Very nice all way round.
    "Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53

  • e6filmusere6filmuser Registered Users Posts: 3,379 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2015
    Thelensspot wrote: »
    I favor #2 Harold which is a slightly angled view. Seems to amplify the texture of the bug. Very nice all way round.

    Thanks.

    I also prefer that angle but showing the near antenna can be problematic.

    Harold
  • ThelensspotThelensspot Registered Users Posts: 2,041 Major grins
    edited September 26, 2015
    e6filmuser wrote: »
    Thanks.

    I also prefer that angle but showing the near antenna can be problematic.

    Harold

    With the great view of the right antenna, I don't have any issues with knowing that the left is there and can be seen with a close look.
    "Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53

  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited September 27, 2015
    Other than harsh flash.....#3 is rocking!
  • e6filmusere6filmuser Registered Users Posts: 3,379 Major grins
    edited September 28, 2015
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Other than harsh flash.....#3 is rocking!

    Thanks, The question of diffusion of lighting is very much a personal taste. It is possible to give fairly shiny insects a more or less matt appearance but that is getting into studio territory. So long as highlights don't hide the details, I am content.
    These could have used a bit more diffusion, and more lateral lighting, but I getting the light between leaves, and not getting leaf shadows, is often the priority with Shield-bugs.

    Harold
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