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Published: 2008-05-05 18:15:06 +0000 UTC; Views: 1332; Favourites: 25; Downloads: 0
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Description Canon 40D (F11, 1/250, ISO 100) + an MPE-65mm macro lens (@2x) + a diffused MT-24EX(-2/3 FEC).
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KillerAngel47 [2008-05-06 07:28:01 +0000 UTC]

It is photos like these that really make me want a proper macro lense and a good quality camera like the Sigma, or something like that. This image is so detailed!!

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dalantech In reply to KillerAngel47 [2008-05-06 08:41:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

I was tortured by MPE-65 images for months before I could afford my copy of the lens.

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KillerAngel47 In reply to dalantech [2008-05-06 10:15:43 +0000 UTC]

Sorry!! I meant 'definitely', I typed the word wrong.

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dalantech In reply to KillerAngel47 [2008-05-06 10:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Been there, done that

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KillerAngel47 In reply to dalantech [2008-05-06 22:30:44 +0000 UTC]

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dalantech In reply to KillerAngel47 [2008-05-07 04:55:36 +0000 UTC]

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KillerAngel47 In reply to dalantech [2008-05-06 10:11:32 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, I guess we all need to start with the basic stuff and work our way up. I'm still right at the bottom!!!! All I have is a Caplio R2!!! This camera is defiantly not good at macro photography, especially without any kind of macro lens!!

PS

You're welcome!!!

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nakitez [2008-05-06 07:16:13 +0000 UTC]

Hi John, It's a great capture, my only critique is may be a bit less magnification would be better like including the wings of the fly to the frame. There are magnificent reflections there. Thank you for sharing.

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dalantech In reply to nakitez [2008-05-06 08:42:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

I have another image where both of them are completely in the frame, but it's not as dramatic. As much as the little guy was moving I was happy to get anything usable

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nakitez In reply to dalantech [2008-05-11 08:41:12 +0000 UTC]

right, most of the times we should be happy with the ones in our hands. welcome.

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AJGlass [2008-05-06 02:42:26 +0000 UTC]

Very cool image.

I don't know if you know this or not, but the EXIF data for this image is automatically shown next to the Artist's Comments section under Picture. So you don't have to write it out manually in the Artist's Comments section for each picture - only for the pictures where no EXIF data is on them, like if the picture was saved through PhotoShop a certain way.

This FAQ explains more: FAQ #211: How do I get my camera's specifications to show or not show up when I submit a picture?

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dalantech In reply to AJGlass [2008-05-06 04:43:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks -but you'd be surprised at the number of people who ask me how I shot an image... *sigh*

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FramedByNature [2008-05-05 22:03:26 +0000 UTC]

Fantastic photo, my friend

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dalantech In reply to FramedByNature [2008-05-06 04:49:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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markbarton [2008-05-05 18:39:09 +0000 UTC]

that's gotta be one of the best invertebrate macros ive ever see

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dalantech In reply to markbarton [2008-05-05 18:40:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the props

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2dazed [2008-05-05 18:26:31 +0000 UTC]

christie shivers....afraid of Spiders. Great shot though! I love the colors too.

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dalantech In reply to 2dazed [2008-05-05 18:34:28 +0000 UTC]

Ditto -I don't like them either. Glad you like the photo

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yakkingyetis [2008-05-05 18:17:30 +0000 UTC]

awesome!!

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dalantech In reply to yakkingyetis [2008-05-05 18:25:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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yakkingyetis In reply to dalantech [2008-05-06 02:33:26 +0000 UTC]

fliker has great macro shots

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dalantech In reply to yakkingyetis [2008-05-06 04:45:21 +0000 UTC]

Are you refering to my Flickr account? All of the photos is my gallery were taken by me...

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yakkingyetis In reply to dalantech [2008-05-06 08:25:54 +0000 UTC]

oh no i was refering to others. like the guy who takes ants

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dalantech In reply to yakkingyetis [2008-05-06 08:40:08 +0000 UTC]

Do you have a link?

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yakkingyetis In reply to dalantech [2008-05-06 09:01:54 +0000 UTC]

no sorry..

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