My macro shots...

[Emanuel M]

Hi, been a while since I've posted here.
I bought a 40mm Micro lens for my D5300, and I use it mostly for product but I am also trying some macro on some insects

I begin with some fruit Flies (drosophila)

This one was about 2mm (a little bigger than the other that I posted above).

It was a good first try, and I was amazed on how much close I could get to these flies.
I can hardly see them at naked eye

After that I saw a little spider on a tube and brought her home.

 

[Emanuel M]

Some ladybugs (coccinellidae)

And a domestic Bee (Apis mellifera)

Cheers

 

[jcdeboever]

Excellent. Glass is sharp!

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[Emanuel M]

It is indeed
I'm really pleased with the lens.
Despite not being the ideal lens for wildlife macro, it still does a good job (for me, at least)

Cheers

 

[Emanuel M]

More little bugs (this time with my new Nikon D7200)

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Cheers

 

[Emanuel M]

One more of the Lilioceris lilii.
I am trying new ways to better diffuse the light.

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https://flic.kr/p/H5Guos

#2
https://flic.kr/p/H5GuyY

Cheers

 

[KC1]

Makes me want to go buy a can of Flit.

 

[kalgra]

Wow these are just fantastic! Puts mine to shame and Macro is pretty much all I have done for the last year. Really love the colors, composition and how sharp these are.

Are you doing much in post?
Are you using a ring flash or just a regular flash with a diffuser? Would love to know more!

 

[Emanuel M]

Im using a regular flash plus a diffuser with some mods.

Here are some more shots.

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Cheers

 

[Emanuel M]

Regarding the post production.
It's the usual stuff.

In LIghtroom:

- correction of lens profiles
- highlights to the minimum
- shadows to the max
- white and blacks adjustments
- -30 on the contrast
- +30 on clarity

- On HSL:
- Desaturate yellows
- Saturate the reds

In Photoshop:

- Cloning some hairs and imperfections.

Cheers

 

[jcdeboever]

Excellent set and mod.

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[citizendeck]

These are really wonderful, thanks for sharing! Composition is just lovely. Which macro lens have you been using? It seems to be serving you well. Do you find you're enjoying your product shots as much as the little critters? Also, how close are you getting to these little guys to shoot? I'm amazed they're all so cooperative!


@sherrnouveau

 

[Emanuel M]

I'm only using the Nikon 40mm micro, because it's the o ly macro lens I own for now
I am thinking on getting the Tokina 100mm for the insect work.

I think these little guys don't mind if I take them some shots.
The secret to shoot macro is patience and a good eye
I prefer to shoot outdoor, but sometimes I take one or two to shoot at home.
I release them one or two days after the shoot and payment

Cheers

 

[ZombiesniperJr]

Nice shots

 

[Emanuel M]

Two more

Cheers