Macro insects- getting close

 Getting near insects requires a lot of patience. Its always good early morning or  late evening but light is sometimes a problems so you will need to use flash

Picking a place where insects favour is a good place to start, you can just wait without moving a lot. Move slowly and take photos as you approach once they are in focus. If they are feeding they will be fairly still

The other thing is not to cast a shadow on the flower/insect otherwise they will be off so where you stand is just as important

The abundance of insects has been greatly reduced over the years so if you find a good spot then go back throughout the year as insects emerge at different times.

Macro at the seashore

 Always good to be down at the seashore

                                                                     Goose barnacles

                                                                          Worm casts

               The waters are so clear in Shetland, with a polarising filter you cut the surface glare.

You need to protect your gear on the seashore, i use a waterproof cover and it helps ward off blown sand as well

                          All taken with Nikon D750 and Sigma 105mm an excellent sharp lens

Macro :Small things

  A few more gems from down south just before moving north. It was great to get close  to a Peacock butterfly, the colours of the scales are amazing. All these were taken 1:1 using the Nikon gear.

DSLR Macro in France

 

Heading to another country is always exciting as there are many new things to encounter. The warmer climate means more insects and many not present in the UK.

All these taken with Nikon D750, Nikon 105 macro and Nikon twin macro flash

                                                                               Skipper

                                                                      Shield bug

                                                                      Mating Flies (maybe Robber flies)

                                                                 Caterpillar

                                                                            Bettle

                                                                   Green Hairstreak

                                                   Fly with red mite on eye

                                                                   Wolf Spider