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by MacroMike
Sat Apr 22, 2006 1:11 pm
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: Dragonfly on porterweed
Replies: 6
Views: 9346

Thanks all for your comments. Roy, when I go "hunting" for critters and come across one, I back off and think about the best approach to avoid startling the subject and angle for composition. In this instance, the dragonfly was looking over it's domain (my backyard) from the end of a branch. Directl...
by MacroMike
Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:31 pm
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: I know plants do not have feelings...but
Replies: 7
Views: 7091

Hello Sue.

There's a Hallmark card with a sappy poem inside just waiting for this to be on the cover.

Excellent exposure and composition.

I need some more tissues.
by MacroMike
Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:20 pm
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: I spy with my eyes...
Replies: 7
Views: 6787

Hello Thomas.

I miss you buddy!

Selective focus is a challenge to me as I usually shoot at such high magnification that I strive for the most DOF.

Beautiful color and I love those eyes.
by MacroMike
Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:12 pm
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: The Rare White-Eyed Cobra?
Replies: 2
Views: 4167

Ken wrote:
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Looks more like me of Fridays after a hard week.

Nice shot Mike. I like the flow of the body out of and back into the frame. Beautiful earth tone colors and the pebbles complement the snake nicely.
by MacroMike
Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:05 pm
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: Stonefly, Salmonberry. Quinault Rain Forest
Replies: 4
Views: 5097

Hello Charles.

Lovely shots. Excellent exposure with beautiful color and wonderful texture in all of them. The compositions are good as well.
by MacroMike
Sat Apr 08, 2006 9:00 pm
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: Costa Rican Damselfly
Replies: 6
Views: 6408

It's not too bad on focus. The wings are a little OOF, but the body is sharp enough. Beautiful blue in this critter.
by MacroMike
Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:23 am
Forum: Macro and Micro Technique and Technical Discussions
Topic: Liquid
Replies: 6
Views: 21635

I need some enlightenment as well folks.

Is anyone familiar with Sunpak's ringlight DX-12R or various dedicated fixed mount flashes? What are their flash speeds and which would be best for high magnification macro? What accessories would be needed to use them with Canon EOS cameras?

Thanks.
by MacroMike
Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:35 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: Yellow skipper on pink pentas
Replies: 5
Views: 6554

Yellow skipper on pink pentas

Sort of looks like a furry F16. Note the proboscis searching for nectar.

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by MacroMike
Mon Mar 27, 2006 5:05 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: A Rare Butterfly
Replies: 8
Views: 9733

Hello Gunn.

A lighter BG would have been nice, but the face is distinguishable enough as is. Sometimes we have to settle for what nature allows. Beautiful color and sharp detail on the butterfly.
by MacroMike
Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:58 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: Springtail as a Prey
Replies: 7
Views: 10288

Hello Péter.

Nice shot. Great DOF and sharp detail at this magnification.

It's a scary thought having my digital camera suspended over water. It always amazes me how some little critters can stand on the surface tension of water.
by MacroMike
Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:43 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: exploding spirit
Replies: 12
Views: 11694

Hello Sortvind.

I can't seem to view the image no matter what I try. Please post a resized version.
by MacroMike
Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:38 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: The last thing a moth ever sees....
Replies: 3
Views: 5336

Hello Mike.

Cool perspective.

Excellent exposure with beautiful color and wonderful texture on the lizard.
by MacroMike
Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:35 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: Robber Fly With Appetizer!!!!
Replies: 10
Views: 10444

Hello Rick.

Nice capture with sharp detail where it counts. Too bad the BG wasn't close enough to be illuminated by the flash.
by MacroMike
Mon Mar 27, 2006 4:31 am
Forum: Macro and Close-up Photography Gallery
Topic: Dragonfly (Green Darner)
Replies: 11
Views: 11304

Hello Jody.

An absolutely awesome shot. The sharpness of the detail and vibrancy of the colors are amazing at this magnification.