Robbers

woodsac · Nov 9, 2006

Thanks gang! Really appreciate so many people taking the time to look and comment on some creepy bugs

ravikiran: no secrets...just lots of trial and error, and tons of patience! If you're not willing to look like a fool crawling around on the ground, then don't do macro :lol:

Most people can't even see the bugs that you're shooting, so they look at you like you're crazy.

Hey Carl...trust me...hold on to your gear

I know you'd do equally as well if you took the time!

Holly · Nov 9, 2006

Excellent eye Woodsac! Very impressed with how well you captured these tiny things...

mind if I ask what lens was used?

woodsac · Nov 9, 2006

Thanks Holly. I'm pretty sure these are all with the Sigma 150mm 1:1 f/2.8 macro. I also use the Sigma 105mm 1:1 f/2.8macro. I also use the 150mm with the 1.4xTC, 2xTC, and extension tubes in different combinations.

Most of my macros are shot between f/8 and f/16. #1 was shot at about f/4 for the super shallow dof

Oh yea, all of these were shot with off camera flash. Almost all of my macros are shot with flash.

SpaceNut · Nov 9, 2006

These photos are really awesome. I like 'em all! I haven't tried using macros yet, but this is inspiring and makes me want to get out right away. Great work!!

ClarkKent · Nov 9, 2006

Woah is right. Flabbergasting!

Mansi · Nov 10, 2006

beautiful captures jake! love the sharpness and the color!
the front on shot (#3) is awesome! looks so simple... but im sure it was a tough catch!
i like all of them ! nice series
tfs