Yesterday's images

[Kenj8246]

Taken early one recent evening at the gardens with a Canon 20D/MP-E/550EX flash setup.

#1 Scarlet and gold owlet moth?

#2 Ladybird @3X

#3 Katydid/cricket nymph

#4 Shieldbug @3X

Thanks for viewing.

[DigitalScape]

Fantastic images, Kenny. They all are razor sharp, and show some stunning details.

[donlfaulkner]

I'm impressed with the texture of #2

[Kenj8246]

Thanks fellas, appreciate the comments.

[ggeorge11]

I like #2 also. very awesome work!!!

[MonkeyToes]

These are fantastic! How do you get your "subjects" to sit still long enough to get set up? And what is your setup, if you don't mind my asking?

[Kenj8246]

Originally Posted by ggeorge11

I like #2 also. very awesome work!!!

Thanks Joe.

Originally Posted by MonkeyToes

These are fantastic! How do you get your "subjects" to sit still long enough to get set up? And what is your setup, if you don't mind my asking?

Thank you, I appreciate it.

A lot of the 'trick' to getting shots like these is no trick at all; just being patient and using good 'hunting' techniques. I usually just sit in a likely spot and wait...the critters will move, revealing themselves, and then I carefully get the camera into position and take the shot. It's a lot like hunting.

I have two separate handheld rigs, a Nikon rig and a Canon rig. I own a tripod but stopped using it for macro over a year ago; hard for me to go after active critters with it. Photos below:

The Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm w/tube, Nikon SB-800 flash:

The Canon 20D, Canon 65mm MP-E, Canon 550EX flash:

[Glassman]

Awesome images, I like #2 best, it's always fun to take the pictures but I also enjoy looking at your pictures. Thanks

[Kenj8246]

Thanks, Billy, feeling is mutual. One of these days, I'm gonna buy enough mosquito dope to try your trick of night shooting.

[Charles Adams]

Great Shots!

[Kenj8246]

Thank you, Charles.

[Wil_Bloodworth]

More great stuff Kenny!

- Wil

[jfoureyes]

You are the #1 closeup guy! That cricket is my favorite