Big Bug Closeup
I didn't have any of my macro stuff with me when I found these bugs (Morman Crickets). These were shot using the in-camera (Sony V3) macro setting, nothing special here.

And a closer crop. Looks like he's quite content to make this a new home.

I'm looking forward to reshooting these bugs with my new setup (delivering today :smile6) with a real macro lens (canon 100mm f2.8 macro).
Chris

And a closer crop. Looks like he's quite content to make this a new home.

I'm looking forward to reshooting these bugs with my new setup (delivering today :smile6) with a real macro lens (canon 100mm f2.8 macro).
Chris
A picture is but words to the eyes.
Comments are always welcome.
www.pbase.com/Higgmeister
0
Comments
Super DOF for being that close
Don't sell yourself short on the "nothing special" bull.......lol That first one is wayyyyy good
Steve
Great sharp details Chris and that is one heck of an oviposter. Phew.
Danny.
OK, I had to look up oviposter to figure out what you were talking about. Guess it's a she and not a he
Steve, thanks for the comment, but I was meaning "nothing special" with regards to equipment. I too like the first one.
She was a real charmer for a bug. If I was a bug, I know who I'd be chasing
I'm hoping to get a few more shots this weekend since they are overrunning the area just north of here.
Chris
A picture is but words to the eyes.
Comments are always welcome.
www.pbase.com/Higgmeister
What a great looking bug, I've never seen one of those before.
I love the heads on crickets, grasshoppers and dragon flies, also those stick insects have the best looking facial profiles too
I've just been outside shooting a spider, but I gotta go to work, and haven't even had time to see if I got at least one good shot
Thanks for sharing........Skippy (Australia)
Skippy (Australia) - Moderator of "HOLY MACRO" and "OTHER COOL SHOTS"
ALBUM http://ozzieskip.smugmug.com/
:skippy Everyone has the right to be stupid, but some people just abuse the privilege :dgrin
H: The V3 sure takes some nice close-ups. Nice job to both of you.
J&H
second, those are some nice pictures
I'm lucky to have these because I'm not living in their migration path nor do I have to camp in a field of these (Done this and it isn't fun). I was hoping to get more today but didn't have a chance to get out the the infested area. Maybe next week
Glad you liked them,
Chris
A picture is but words to the eyes.
Comments are always welcome.
www.pbase.com/Higgmeister