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[glenespn]

Syrphidae [ Hoverfly ]

Hoverflies, sometimes called flower flies or syrphid flies, make up the insect family Syrphidae. As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers; the adults of many species feed mainly on nectar and pollen, while the larvae (maggots) eat a wide range of foods. In some species, the larvae are saprotrophs, eating decaying plant and animal matter in the soil or in ponds and streams. In other species, the larvae are insectivores and prey on aphids, thrips, and other plant-sucking insects.

Technical info:

Canon 100mm f2.8 macro + 20mm ET
F16
ISO250
1/125
pop flash + DIY diffuser
handheld

[markgozz]

Wow fantastic macro's .

I'm amazed you managed to get such sharp detail hand held , I think I will have to try a set of extension tubes on my macro lens just to help me get in that bit closer .

Mark

[glenespn]

Originally Posted by markgozz

Wow fantastic macro's .

I'm amazed you managed to get such sharp detail hand held , I think I will have to try a set of extension tubes on my macro lens just to help me get in that bit closer .

Mark

it's really challenging to shoot handheld, but the secret is don't stop chasing and taking shots until you're contented with your shot.. manual mode is recommended especially shooting with ET and Raynox.. thanks for visiting Mark!

[glenespn]

Dictyopharidae [ Cross-eyed planthopper ]

This comical looking creature with the oversized wings is another member of the planthopper family, this time in a sub-family with the tongue-twisting name "Dictyopharidae".

Dictyopharidae is a family of bugs in the suborder Auchenorrhyncha belonging to the suborder Fulgoromorpha.

Technical info:

100mm f2.8 macro lens + 20mm ET
ISO200
1/125
f11
pop up flash + DIY diffuser
handheld

[glenespn]

Celyphidae [ Beetle Fly ]

These insects are one of nature's wonders. they have beetle-like wings and body of a fly...

Celyphidae or beetle flies, beetle-backed flies is a family of insects of the order Diptera. About 90 species are known from the Oriental and Afrotropic biogeographic regions. Celyphidae are small to medium-sized and easily recognised. The scutellum is enlarged, forming a protective shell over the abdomen, giving them a beetlelike appearance. Also, like many beetles, Celyphidae are often shiny or metallic in color. The wings, when at rest, are folded beneath the scutellar “shell”.

Technical info:
100mm f2.8 macro + Raynox DCR-250
ISO200
1/125
f14
pop flash + IKEA DIY diffuser

[Jediboy]

What a fantastic set of photos. Really enjoyed looking at these.
Great colours, focus and DOF. Especially as they were handheld.

And those spiders look pretty mean!!

[glenespn]

Originally Posted by Jediboy

What a fantastic set of photos. Really enjoyed looking at these.
Great colours, focus and DOF. Especially as they were handheld.

And those spiders look pretty mean!!

thank you Jediboy for the visit and views

[glenespn]

sharing some more ...

2 Legs Down - Salticidae [ Jumping Spiders ]

The jumping spider family (Salticidae) contains more than 500 described genera and about 5,000 described species,[2] making it the largest family of spiders with about 13% of all species.[3]

Jumping spiders have good vision and use it for hunting and navigating. They are capable of jumping from place to place, secured by a silk tether. Both their book lungs and the tracheal system are well-developed, as they depend on both systems (bimodal breathing).

Technical info:

Canon 100mm f2.8 macro + 20mm ET + Raynox DCR-250
ISO250
1/125
f16
pop up flash + IKEA DIY diffuser

[glenespn]

Coleoptera [ Beetle ]

Technical info:

Canon 100mm f2.8 macro lens + 20mm ET + Raynox DCR-250
ISO250
f16
1/125
pop flash + IKEA DIY diffuser

[glenespn]

Buprestidae [ metallic wood-boring beetle ]

Buprestidae is a family of beetles, known as jewel beetles or metallic wood-boring beetles because of their glossy iridescent colors. The family is among the largest of the beetles, with some 15,000 species known in 450 genera. In addition, almost 100 fossil species have been described.

The larger and more spectacularly colored jewel beetles are highly prized by insect collectors. The elytrae of some Buprestidae species have been traditionally used in beetlewing jewellery and decoration in certain countries in Asia, like India, Thailand and Japan.

Technical info:

Canon 100mm f2.8 macro + 20mm ET + Raynox DCR-250
ISO250
f16
1/100
pop up flash + DIY diffuser
handheld