Macro Photography

[Lisbeth]

[ExFmem]

Great pictures all
I will definitely try again, but I will need a tripod for more stability...

Looking forward to seeing your pics!

The use of a tripod is something I need more info about, as I find I have to be really stealthy when sneaking up on insects, as they either fly away, or move out of range. Also, many are "constantly" moving, so I have to be free to move with them

Or are you referring to things like macro droplet photography (some exquisite pics out there!) or stationary subjects? The only times I have used a tripod for macros is, for example, a paper wasp nest with eggs that I am photographing the development and evolution of, since it is immobile.

Thanks in advance for your insights.

[ExFmem]

Beetles begetting beetles

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It takes two to Tango (If my partner looked like that, I'd face the other way too! )

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Secret hideaway

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And a SpittleBug - (disgusting name), why not BubbleBath Bug or Champagne Lover Bug

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[Lisbeth]

Fabulous macros

I love the "hideaway" one

[Richprins]

Lovely stuff and comments again, Ex!

Tried and trusted position that!

[Dindingwe]

The use of a tripod is something I need more info about, as I find I have to be really stealthy when sneaking up on insects, as they either fly away, or move out of range. Also, many are "constantly" moving, so I have to be free to move with them

Or are you referring to things like macro droplet photography (some exquisite pics out there!) or stationary subjects? The only times I have used a tripod for macros is, for example, a paper wasp nest with eggs that I am photographing the development and evolution of, since it is immobile.

Thanks in advance for your insights.

Hi ExFmem, sorry I read your answer onlty now.

No, I was also referring to insect photography. I noticed that many of my macro pictures are a bit blurred because between the time I focus on the subject and the time I press the shutter button, I might have moved slightly and even a few millimeters are enough to have the subject out of focus. So I think using a tripod. If you have your camera on a gimbal head, you can follow the subject if it is moving.

While writing, I realize that you may not need a tripod, but rather use the "AI servo" mode to focus on the moving subject... I will try this !

[Richprins]

What is "al servo", Dingwe?

[Dindingwe]

Richprins, "Ai servo" (on Canon ; on Nikon it is called AF-C) is a focus mode for moving subjects, when the focusing distance keeps changing. While you hold down the shutter button halfway, the subject will be focused continuously.

[Richprins]

Fancy!

[Lisbeth]

Out of our reach, RP