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Old 15-09-2010, 04:55 PM
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Small butterflies in garden (Macro)

Hi Folks.

I had a quick few minutes in the garden today,with my macro lens,I used the EX 430 flash and the 450D.

These are the results,these little butterflies called skippers(family Hesperiidae),
very small-about the size of a thumb nail.

It was rather windy_and I nearly just went inside,but the lavendar bushes on the lee side of wind allowed me to attempt these photos.

I used 100/200 iso 200 speed,and AV-10,11,not sure what the regulation BIMBO settings are for macro,I am still learning.

I had the flash on top of camera,with little bit of plastic that pops out over it.

I would like to make a rig up like Dennis S,he has shown us a great set up with his macro rig,he also has a small difuser,which I would like to get,any pointers or advice most welcome.

Thank you Troy and Shelley for comments yesterday.

Regards Chris
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