Fly on leaf

[Bilbo_baggin]

This was one of two flies on the apple tree a short while ago, one flew, one hung on for one shot.

There was actually a thin gossamer strand crossing through this - completely dissecting the eye, so had to do some cloning to remove that, and it's a decent crop to get in closer.

WDYT?


Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Image Date: 2012-07-20 13:13:33 +0000
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/6.7
Exposure Time: 0.017 s (1/60)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Auto, return light detected)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Photographer: Paul Iddon
Copyright: A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography





Paul.

[chesser]

Superb as usual Paul

[Bilbo_baggin]

Cheers m8, quality of image reduced a ;ot for here, it does look better larger.


Paul.

[dpSparhawk]

Excellent detail as usual mate but the image does appear to have suffered with JPEG compression and light seems a touch harsh. Mind you these little monsters aren't the easiest to shoot. They like sitting in bright sunlight and their eyes are so reflective of the light as well as parts of their face.

[Bilbo_baggin]

Dead right Ian - and there's a strong wind moving the tree around too forcing me to use flash....


Paul.

[dpSparhawk]

hehe, I use flash all the time simply because I suck at macro hand held with no flash and a slower shutter speed . There's only so high I'll go on ISO, even on the 7D.

[Bilbo_baggin]

Need it though - and I can't hand hold!


Paul.

[Red Phoenix]

Blooming heck! those look like fierce wee fuckers! quality image! the detail is fantastic