iMacro: The Insecticons

[opzjon]

Originally Posted by tone2626

i think these are amazing, i really admire macro photography but cant afford to start spending loads of money on lenses and flashguns so its really nice to see such good images using a filter, i think i need to invest in some and start spending days,months getting something half decent. the eyes on the bowfly are incredible.

hi tone2626, also started using what's available lens i have plus the filter. I've started using a 50mm f/1.8 lens plus the raynox filter in front. I've also used 85mm + raynox dcr-250 when I started taking pictures of insects. I've also using an 18-55mm reverse lens for very small subjects or if I want a headshot of my subject.
The key is familiarity with your equipment because i would say that it's a bit hard to use at first. the filter is a good start up specially when budget is concern. hope this helps. ^^

Originally Posted by karenoliver

Wow these are amazing macro shots, well done :-)

Karen

thanks karenoliver, appreciate ur kind words. cheers! ^^

Originally Posted by alexharrison101

i've ordered the raynox based on your photography - thank you! hoping i can get something half as good as your shots.

you can do this also if you use it often and become familiar with it, it's hard at first but once you get to know how to use it then everything will follow. good luck and enjoy shooting! cheers!^^

[opzjon]

Paper wasp family
And then there were two! I think they are now starting to build a colony. But I prefer to look into this as a paper wasp family, the wasps being the parents with their offsprings (eggs).


Paper Wasp Family by opzjon, on Flickr

Canon EOS 40D
EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM + Raynox DCR-250
Exposure - 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture - f/11.0
Focal Length - 100 mm
ISO Speed - 200
Flash + DIY diffuser
Tripod

[karenoliver]

Stunning work, well done :-)

Karen

[opzjon]

Originally Posted by karenoliver

Stunning work, well done :-)

Karen

Thanks Karen! ^^

[opzjon]

Red and Yellow Paper Wasp


Red and Yellow Paper Wasp by opzjon, on Flickr

Canon EOS 40D
EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM + Raynox DCR-250
Exposure - 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture - f/11.0
Focal Length - 100 mm
ISO Speed - 100
Tripod
Flash + DIY diffuser

[opzjon]

I often see this insect sleeping, resting with the same gesture that you are seeing right now on top of leaves. I often see them in botanic garden or Hortpark. Before, I wasn't able to have a chance for a descent shot and I just often ignore this insect and find another one. This fella is so small that tiny vibrations or slight breeze can make the image either soft or blur. Just got lucky that the weather was perfect and was able to take this shot.. finally.


Basswood Leaf Miner by opzjon, on Flickr

Canon EOS 40D
EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM + Raynox DCR-250
Exposure - 0.025 sec (1/40)
Aperture - f/11.0
Focal Length - 100 mm
ISO Speed - 100
Tripod
Flash + DIY diffuser
Focus stacked using CS5

[karenoliver]

Great macro shot, insect looks scary closeup lol

Karen

[opzjon]

Originally Posted by karenoliver

Great macro shot, insect looks scary closeup lol

Karen

thanks Karen! ^^

[opzjon]

Jumping Spider by opzjon, on Flickr

A female two-striped jumping spider with water droplet on its head.
I saw this jumping spider looking backwards and saw a crystal-like material on its head. When it turn around, it's a water droplet on its head.

Details:
Canon EOS 40D
EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM + Raynox DCR-250
Exposure - 0.033 sec (1/30)
Aperture - f/11.0
Focal Length - 100 mm
ISO Speed - 100
tripod
Flash fired + DIY diffuser

[kailewjay]

Fantastic Shots, Something to really inspire me, just started experimenting with my Reverser ring, not tried my close up filters yet.