Tiny beetle

[PhotoriousMe]

Tiny beetle about the size of a poppy seed. Tried shooting in manual and a set focus point. +1 exposure bias. I think the hot spots are a combination of a shinny surface on the beetle and a requirement for additional flash diffusion. Interesting pattern on it's back.


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Today's setup.

 

[BrentC]

Nice! One thing I hate about insects is trying to identify them. Infinity more difficult than bird ID's. I think this is a variety Leaf Tortoise beetle.

 

[PhotoriousMe]

Nice! One thing I hate about insects is trying to identify them. Infinity more difficult than bird ID's. I think this is a variety Leaf Tortoise beetle.

Thanks Brent. I check out leaf tortoises and there sure are a lot of different kinds. Most are much more attractive than this guy .

 

[tirediron]

Nicely done; you should be able to get their ID when they sign the model release!

What are those light units you're using?

 

[PhotoriousMe]

Nicely done; you should be able to get their ID when they sign the model release!

What are those light units you're using?

Thanks, and that was funny.
Those are the two SB-R200 flashes that come with the Nikon R1C1 kit, mounted on fixable arms instead of the lens ring that comes with the kit.