Close Ups

glatt · 04-10-2006, 08:24 AM

I've tried taking ant pictures with my digital camera. Even though it's got a great macro lens, it's impossible. The shutter lag is so long, the quick little suckers are long gone before the shutter trips. I've got lots of empty frames to show for my effort.

Part of my difficulty is probably that I take pictures along ant trails. The ants are on a mission then, and they go very fast. You need a fast shutter speed, and a responsive shutter.

Elspode · 04-10-2006, 03:42 PM

I was sort of disappointed that no one commented on my bumblebee pic. I guess it just wasn't small enough to qualify for the Close Up thread. Sigh.

Kitsune · 04-10-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

I was sort of disappointed that no one commented on my bumblebee pic. I guess it just wasn't small enough to qualify for the Close Up thread. Sigh.

Actually, I completely missed your bee because of Kagen's dupe -- sorry about that! He looks like a mean bastard, one that would chase you around the yard and divebomb. Did you take any hell from him for getting so close?

funkykule · 04-10-2006, 05:05 PM

I think it's beautiful Elspode..I love how well the detail on its wings came out.

Kagen4o4 · 04-11-2006, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Actually, I completely missed your bee because of Kagen's dupe -- sorry about that! He looks like a mean bastard, one that would chase you around the yard and divebomb. Did you take any hell from him for getting so close?

great...now the original works. sorry EL

xoxoxoBruce · 04-11-2006, 07:56 PM

I was speechless.

Elspode · 04-12-2006, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Actually, I completely missed your bee because of Kagen's dupe -- sorry about that! He looks like a mean bastard, one that would chase you around the yard and divebomb. Did you take any hell from him for getting so close?

He was pretty intent on sucking nectar. I wasn't all that close, actually. 10x zoom on my camera, you know. It is a bitch to get it to autofocus, though. I took numerous pics that day at the lake with the intent of putting them in this thread. That's the only one that came out worth a damn.

04-10-2006, 03:42 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I was sort of disappointed that no one commented on my bumblebee pic. I guess it just wasn't small enough to qualify for the Close Up thread. Sigh. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-11-2006, 07:56 PM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I was speechless. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

04-10-2006, 08:24 AM	#1
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I've tried taking ant pictures with my digital camera. Even though it's got a great macro lens, it's impossible. The shutter lag is so long, the quick little suckers are long gone before the shutter trips. I've got lots of empty frames to show for my effort. Part of my difficulty is probably that I take pictures along ant trails. The ants are on a mission then, and they go very fast. You need a fast shutter speed, and a responsive shutter.

04-10-2006, 05:05 PM	#4
funkykule professional bowler Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 134	I think it's beautiful Elspode..I love how well the detail on its wings came out.

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