A little mix

[Paul Iddon]

Look under stones and even around the garden bins, and you can find plenty of interesting insect life...


I think an Eupodidae (one of the Trombidiformes) starts us off, but not the best photo sadly, because it wouldn't stay still and was barely the size of a pin head...

Spiders (Amaurobius similis/fenestralis) and ladybirds can be found, and if you are fortunate enough to even spot one of these 1-2mm long springies, a Vertagopus arboreas elongate springtail (a first for me) and a more commonly seen Orchesella villosa (with some lovely dewdrops under the body) plus a wind-discarded seedhead.

Paul.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Paul,

This is one of the most rewarding photographic safaris I have ever seen! It’s hard to imagine such stellar success!

You make shooting mm wildlife appear so simple!

Kudos!

Asher

 

[Paul Iddon]

Kind words Asher, thank you.

At the smallest end, they are remarkably challenging to get a photo of, let alone a photo that is sharp and in focus - it usually proves OoF in most attempts.

The spiders are not too bad - those eyes give a good aim point for the lens.

Paul.

 

[Asher Kelman]

Kind words Asher, thank you.

At the smallest end, they are remarkably challenging to get a photo of, let alone a photo that is sharp and in focus - it usually proves OoF in most attempts.

The spiders are not too bad - those eyes give a good aim point for the lens.

Paul.

Remind us of your macro setup for this series including lighting and total number of attempts to get these wonderful ones you share!

That would be most helpful!

Asher

 

[Paul Iddon]

I usually do 4 or 5 burst shots of each subject, so maybe 50 shots to do these in the set.

My twin flash has 3D printed diffusers attached to the heads.

Paul.