A few recent insect macros

Dennis · #1 28-10-2013, 08:33 PM

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 (Chris) · #2 28-10-2013, 08:40 PM

RickS (Rick) · #3 28-10-2013, 09:04 PM

Lovely macros as always, Dennis!

Larryp (Laurie) · #4 28-10-2013, 10:10 PM

astronobob (Bob) · #5 28-10-2013, 11:54 PM

Amaizing Detail Dennis, great lighting and the ant scenes are real cool

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

gary · #6 29-10-2013, 12:38 AM

As always, fabulous Dennis.

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

Dennis · #7 29-10-2013, 08:49 PM

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….

Cheers

Dennis

Geoff66 (Geoff) · #8 04-11-2013, 01:20 AM

Cool shots as always

What is that last one I wonder?

iceman (Mike) · #9 04-11-2013, 04:37 AM

Incredible as always!

Dennis · #10 05-11-2013, 05:45 PM

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.

Cheers

Dennis

ourkind (Carlos) · #11 13-11-2013, 01:38 AM

Love your photos Dennis!

Dennis · #12 13-11-2013, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ourkind

Love your photos Dennis!

Thank you Carlos, I appreciate your comments.

Cheers

Dennis

E_ri_k (Erik) · #13 19-11-2013, 10:58 PM

They look great Dennis

Lots of detail on the ant

What lens do use?
Erik

Dennis · #14 20-11-2013, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E_ri_k

They look great Dennis

Lots of detail on the ant

What lens do use?
Erik

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 (Erik) · #15 20-11-2013, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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

bloodhound31 · #16 29-11-2013, 11:58 PM

The last one is the larval stage of a ladybeetle.

Nice pics.

Baz.

Dennis · #17 30-11-2013, 06:34 AM

Thanks Baz, for your comments and the insect ID.

Cheers

Dennis

bloodhound31 · #18 30-11-2013, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis

Thanks Baz, for your comments and the insect ID.

Cheers

Dennis

Any time mate.

Derek Klepp · #19 30-11-2013, 09:50 AM

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

Dennis · #20 30-11-2013, 10:45 AM

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