West Coast ParK: Assorted bugs series

[tchuanye]

These are the other bugs I manage to take.

FZ10+6T+Sigma CU, ext bounce flash, ISO50, F8 various speeds


#1: Hover fly
1/200s
Finally manage to take this close up of the hover fly. Really fascinated by the eyes...only managed afew shots of it, of which this is the best.


#2:Skipper?
1/800s
Brings back memorie, cos it was almost exactly a year ago that I took a pic of this butterfly. Than, I thought that it was a moth!
High shutter speed as it was in the sun, and had to prevent the whites from over blown


#3:Shield Bug: Green theme
1/50s
This shield bug was in the shade, hence a slow shutter speed. I like the greenish theme.


#4: What are you looking at!
1/160s

[tchuanye]

#5: Grasshopper wider view
1/250s


#6: Grasshopper close up
1/400s

[Spectrum]

Fantastic details but composition can still improve. What wonders nature have for us! And are we doing a part to preserve them?
Happy shooting for the coming New Year as the Japanese will be celebrating theirs in few hours time.

[tchuanye]

Originally Posted by Spectrum Fantastic details but composition can still improve. What wonders nature have for us! And are we doing a part to preserve them? Happy shooting for the coming New Year as the Japanese will be celebrating theirs in few hours time.

Thanks Spectrum! Can you share your views on the composition improvements? always looking for ways to improve the shots. Thanks in advance.

And Happy New Year to all!

[Spectrum]

I no experts here leh bro. If I already shoot for years in macro, then I can give you some fruitful comments. Too bad I'm not. Hee...hee....
I don't even own a macro lens.

[tchuanye]

Originally Posted by Spectrum I no experts here leh bro. If I already shoot for years in macro, then I can give you some fruitful comments. Too bad I'm not. Hee...hee.... I don't even own a macro lens.

Actually, no need to be expert to comment on composition, its almost the same for all types of photography...at the end of the day, does the pic looks good to you? Different pp have different views, and is always good to hear different opinions......I like to hear them as it helps me improve!

[Outlook]

Can imagine the difficulty in shooting 1st one. No 3 is the best in my view.

[tchuanye]

Originally Posted by Outlook Can imagine the difficulty in shooting 1st one. No 3 is the best in my view.

Thanks Outlook! Appreciate your comments! Happy New Year!

[20D]

Originally Posted by tchuanye Actually, no need to be expert to comment on composition, its almost the same for all types of photography...at the end of the day, does the pic looks good to you? Different pp have different views, and is always good to hear different opinions......I like to hear them as it helps me improve!

Good attitude and good job. #3 is also my favourite.

[Lion king]

#02 is my favorite.
Superb details on the wings and thorax.

[domvonn]

have always love ur macro series..

[tchuanye]

Thanks 20D, Lion King and domvonn! Happy New Year!

[stevez]

Happy New Year! Always enjoy ur series.... can always come up with such clear and sharp details. Hmm Pic 1 is my favourite... nice composition

[Incastasman]

Nics & sharp cool pic u have..thanks for sharing

[Sjourn]

#2 is mine vote, superb details..

[tchuanye]

Thanks stevez,Incastasman and Sjourn! Thanks for the comments and thanks for looking!

[stormweaver]

nice composite for the greenish bg image.... i love it .. that small bug with the BG matches perfectly

[tchuanye]

Originally Posted by stormweaver nice composite for the greenish bg image.... i love it .. that small bug with the BG matches perfectly

I also like the green image. Thanks for the comments!