Holly Leaf Miner Phytomyza ilicis
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This subject is possibly a bit less exciting than most in this forum. However, there is an aesthetic appeal.
I found these tunnels in a small Holly Ilex aquifolium tree in or garden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly_leaf_miner
This was a tricky subject, as the leaves are (as is normal) very shiny and contorted, offering numerous combinations of surface reflections. I found that more than one flash made this far worse, so, unusually for me, I used single, diffused, flash on an L-bracket. I had to subdue highlights and white in processing to make these images usable.
EM-1, Kiron 105mm, f16, TTL flash, hand-held.
Harold
Larva exit hole to right of centre.
I found these tunnels in a small Holly Ilex aquifolium tree in or garden.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holly_leaf_miner
This was a tricky subject, as the leaves are (as is normal) very shiny and contorted, offering numerous combinations of surface reflections. I found that more than one flash made this far worse, so, unusually for me, I used single, diffused, flash on an L-bracket. I had to subdue highlights and white in processing to make these images usable.
EM-1, Kiron 105mm, f16, TTL flash, hand-held.
Harold
Larva exit hole to right of centre.
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Brian v.
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Thanks, Brian.
Me too.
Harold