Orchid mantis

[bugzilla]

Here is my first attempt at macro photography using my new Sigma 100mm Macro lens.

This is my oldest female, L7 I think. What do you think?

 

[macro junkie]

shooting a white subject on a white background isnt going to work.try again with a background that isnt white.

 

[chrisboy101]

fantastic pic

 

[Giosan]

shooting a white subject on a white background isnt going to work.try again with a background that isnt white.

I think it adds something special to the shot, really shows their camouflage.

Nice shot!

 

[bugzilla]

shooting a white subject on a white background isnt going to work.try again with a background that isnt white.

Yea, I know what you mean. She's on the flower of a white orchid though to try and show how good their camouflage is. Maybe a smaller aperture would be better?

 

[macro junkie]

manual mode

f/11

shutter speed 200

iso200

full flash

 

[Ian]

That's an awesome shot bugzilla!

 

[bugzilla]

manual modef/11

shutter speed 200

iso200

full flash

I'll take a play with these settings in the week when it's bright in the conservaory. The only flash I've got atm is the on-board flash which is a bit harsh (could fashion a diffuser out of paper though I suppose)

Thanks for the settings

 

[Trademark]

Ohhh, it's so pretty. I think I actually like the white on white. It caught my attention because I had to make out what was sitting on the flower, then you realize it's a mantis and you're like "whoa!"

 

[OGIGA]

I don't know how to tell you how beautiful that mantis is.

 

[ABbuggin]

shooting a white subject on a white background isnt going to work.try again with a background that isnt white.

Shooting white on white can look good!