Some Common Flys

[woodsac]

Just to be upfront...all of my macros are full frame. Sometimes very slight cropping for composition, but that's it



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[ShootHoops]

I like #3, it's like you're having a stare-down with each other!

 

[250Gimp]

Wow!!! Very nice.

You must have to be patient to get those!

 

[HoboSyke]

I like 1 and 3 here the best, What macro lens are you using?
Im thinking of getting the canon 100mm f/2.8 soon..

 

[woodsac]

Thanks!
Yep...takes lots...and lots...and lots of patience

It depends on what I'm shooting. For flowers and general stuff, I use the Sigma 105mm. For bugs, I always use the Sigma 150mm f/2.8.

The extra working distance of the 150mm for bugs is great. But, I find it a bit awkward for shooting flowers. I have used both lenses for flowers and bugs though. Either one works equally well. The Sigma's are equally as sharp as the Canon 100mm. What I like most about the 150mm is that it has internal focusing.

 

[LaFoto]

THESE are why I said "Get in shape for the frequent :hail: we will have to do from now on" in reply to "woodsac`s" macros that are coming!!! These here EXACTLY!

:hail: :hail: :hail: :hail: :hail:

 

[lostprophet]

superb shots, gotta dig those eyes

 

[Arch]

love your fly shots.... these are all great.... pin sharp... excellent work :thumbup:

 

[lostprophet]

just out of interest, what are you using on these shots for lighting?

 

[Dan28607]

Cool shots! Icky, but cool.

 

[AIRIC]

Wow! Great shots. :thumbsup:

Eric

 

[Antarctican]

Unbelievably sharp shots there Woodsac!! The colours and compo in #2 make it my fave, but the detail in all of them (right down to the little hairs on its legs, and the 'grid' pattern of its eyes) is just awesome.

 

[woodsac]

Thanks so much everyone!

just out of interest, what are you using on these shots for lighting?

ProMaster 7500 with a Lumiquest softbox, mounted on a Manfrotto macro flash bracket via a Canon off camera hot shoe cord.

 

[LoU!]

Great shots as always
#3 is excellent....

ps. I hate flys :mrgreen:

 

[JTHphoto]

i can't find the jaw-dropping smiley...

amazing detail, incredible shots. :thumbup: