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Pretty much the same setup as the first image in this series, but I'll list it all again here.
Tech Specs: Canon 70D (F16, 1/50, ISO 100) + a Canon MP-E 65mm macro lens (> 2x) + a diffused MT-24EX. This is a single, uncropped, frame taken hand held.
Technique: It was windy and the bee could not tell the difference between the vibration induced by the breeze and me grabbing onto the stem of the flower (with my left index finger and thumb). I then rested the lens on my left hand, so that subject and camera were on the same "platform". I set the shutter to 1/50 to pick up some color in the background. The flash was the primary light source on the subject, so I was able to use the short duration of it to freeze what little motion was left and get a sharp image. I was also shadowing the subject, but the critter was more hungry than afraid of me. Once I got close and set up I stayed close, turning the stem between my finger and thumb as the subject moved so I could keep it looking toward the camera. Once I take the camera away the subject will fly off.
Here's another view of this little 1/2' beauty. The colors and patterns are just amazing.
Thanks to Mark Schall for the ID www.flickr.com/photos/32946513@N08/
This Lady let me know by her posture when I was getting to close. I love the larvae in the catacomb.
In early May, we had a wildlife pond completed in our Staffordshire garden. It's around 12 feet by 10 feet (old money) with a butyl liner and paving slabs around. There's no pump or filtration and we're not intending to introduce fish. We've planted it with a range of lilies, marginal plants and oxygenators. The water looks clear and healthy, but all the pond contains is the odd pond skater, some mosquito larvae and some daphnia. Today, the first damselflies arrived!
I've taken some (rather poor) photographs. I'm not experienced with photographing or identifying the Odonata, hopefully I'll improve. I've also misplaced my Field Guide. I ended up photographing with my 400mm F5.6 lens with a set of extension tubes attached. If the shots a good enough to assist in identification, I'd love some assistance!
I would guess:
- Common Blue;
- Blue-tailed;
- Large Red.
I made another trip to FCPP. The weather was better than the previous day. These are just a few of the gems found at the park.
Thanks everyone for your views, comments and faves. They are greatly appreciated!
I have been looking for Hoverflies to photograph. This is not what I was hoping for, but spiders have to eat I suppose!
Some images taken with the macro lens assisted by a Canon Macro Flash System to compensate for the poor light. Hope you find the images interesting.