A few recent insect macros

[Dennis]

Hello,

Here are a few recent insect macros, all taken in our suburban back garden in Brisbane. The small, roly-poly beetle is one of my favourites – it looks quite cuddly.;)

Thanks for looking!:)

Cheers

Dennis

[CJ]

:)

[RickS]

Lovely macros as always, Dennis!

[Larryp]

:thumbsup:

[astronobob]

Amaizing Detail Dennis, great lighting and the ant scenes are real cool :thumbsup:
I had to laugh tho, , after 1st reading about insect cuddling, and then clicked over to the 2nd image, well, I guess one thing always leads to another :rofl:

[gary]

As always, fabulous Dennis. :thumbsup:

Looks like your flies have been taking notes from the birds and the bees. :)

[Dennis]

Thanks guys – I appreciate your comments.:)

I was a little coy about posting #2 but in the end, in the name of science, I just went for it. Much like the top fly….:whistle::love:

Cheers

Dennis

[Geoff66]

Cool shots as always :)

What is that last one I wonder?

[iceman]

Incredible as always!

[Dennis]

Thanks Geoff & Mike, I appreciate your comments.:)

@Geoff – I’m not sure what the last insect is in the series, I couldn’t ID it in a search in my usual places.:shrug:

Cheers

Dennis

[ourkind]

Love your photos Dennis!

[Dennis]

Thank you Carlos, I appreciate your comments.

Cheers

Dennis

[E_ri_k]

They look great Dennis :) Lots of detail on the ant:thumbsup: What lens do use?
Erik

[Dennis]

Thanks Erik, I used the Canon MPE-65 F2.8 macro lens for the ant shots.

It is a specialised “macro only” lens that is manual focus and it operates from 1:1 to 5:1 by sliding the lens barrel forward.

Cheers

Dennis

[E_ri_k]

Thanks Dennis, I think heard that name before somewhere. Might look into it. Keep the good pics coming!
Erik

[bloodhound31]

The last one is the larval stage of a ladybeetle.

Nice pics.

Baz.

[Dennis]

Thanks Baz, for your comments and the insect ID.:thumbsup:

Cheers

Dennis

[bloodhound31]

Any time mate. :D

[Derek Klepp]

Superb Dennis. What would you recommend for a Macro besides your 65mm.

[Dennis]

Hi Derek

My main macro lens workhorse is the Canon 100mm F2.8 macro lens.


It gives me a reasonable working distance (30 cms) for 1:1 shots.
Fast AF.
Option for a tripod mounting collar on which I have mounted my DIY off-camera flash rig.


Here are a couple of photos of the set up.

Cheers

Dennis

[Derek Klepp]

Thanks Dennis

[StephenM]

A great set of images Dennis! I can see why that beetle image is a favourite.

Cheers,
Stephen

[rogerco]

Love the images, especially the second one, a work of art :thumbsup: