Macro Photography is simple amazing!!

[jason324]

I was trying to get some bugs today of any kind and ended up finding this guy I used the Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM Lens and 68mm of Kenko extension tubes. I also used a Sigma EM-140 DG Macro Ringlight for lighting assistance. Due to the incredible shallow depth of field, I had to focus stack this photo and I ended up using 4 frames total. After that I did some sharpening and cropping in Lightroom 3.



Here’s what my camera looked like all loaded up:

Canon 5D Mark II, Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS, Sigma EM-140 DG Macro Ringlight Flash, 68mm Kenko Extension Tubes

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Best,
Jay

 

[480sparky]

Incredigobble!

 

[Abdullah Hassan]

GORGOUS!!!... I really love it!!... wonderful!!

 

[Raposo]

Amazing photo. Nice light, depth of field and focus.

Cheers

 

[Overread]

Wonderful result!
Really shows up the details very clearly on the fly!

 

[molested_cow]

So the fly just stayed there?

 

[Chlosse]

wow, intense! 5D Mk II i crave youuu haha
How often do you use a ringlight for your macros?

 

[ghache]

jesus

 

[tyler_h]

Nice setup.
Any thoughts regarding flash options; ring vs twin adjustable like the canon offering...

 

[pedalpics]

Amazing.

 

[mjbine]

So the fly just stayed there?

This is what I have been wondering about when you stack focus with moving insects. It seems to be lucky just to get a clean shot once let a lone 4 or 5 in order to stack.

 

[PhotoTish]

Great result.:thumbup:

 

[Overread]

Insects are cold blooded and early in the morning, in naturally shaded spots and after fast temperature drops (eg a quick rainfall event) many insects (esp larger ones like bees or dragons) will become incredibly lethargic - to the point where they not only won't move, but quite often can't move (with any great speed). At these times its ideal to do focus stacking or natural light, slower exposure macro shots since the bugs are not going anywhere.

 

[molested_cow]

Insects are cold blooded and early in the morning, in naturally shaded spots and after fast temperature drops (eg a quick rainfall event) many insects (esp larger ones like bees or dragons) will become incredibly lethargic - to the point where they not only won't move, but quite often can't move (with any great speed). At these times its ideal to do focus stacking or natural light, slower exposure macro shots since the bugs are not going anywhere.

So I guess there's a market demand for a "chiller" accessory for cameras?

 

[tyler_h]

Haven't got to it personally but I've heard of plenty of people catching bugs and putting them in the freezer for a little while.