It's the Beetles!

[cgipson1]

Still testing a new diffusion setup for macro use... what do you think of the lighting?

Box Elder Bug-Adult Boisea trivittata FAMILY RHOPALIDAE

 

[wornways]

Very nice. What kind of lens?

 

[cgipson1]

Very nice. What kind of lens?

Tokina 100mm 2.8 macro

 

[wornways]

In the original uncropped image, how much of the image-space does the cropped portion utilize?

 

[cgipson1]

In the original uncropped image, how much of the image-space does the cropped portion utilize?

Top photo is close to a max crop... 99% or so.

bottom photo is about a 30% crop..

 

[jrice12]

Diffuser is starting to look pretty good. #1 the flash shine on the eyes show that the diffuser is doing its job, but maybe not quite enough with the shadowning underneath - lighting might be just a tad harsh. #2 I think the lighting is about perfect, not too harsh yet not flat.

 

[cgipson1]

Diffuser is starting to look pretty good. #1 the flash shine on the eyes show that the diffuser is doing its job, but maybe not quite enough with the shadowning underneath - lighting might be just a tad harsh. #2 I think the lighting is about perfect, not too harsh yet not flat.

I was about 4" closer on the first shot.. so light was a little stronger! I will have to try backing off on the flash a little bit on more reflective subjects. Thanks!