Cactus Fly

[petaflopz]

Long time didn't share... here are 3 of my humble shots!

I think it's also known as the Banana-stalk Fly (Teleostylinus lineolatus)? () Haha! Whatever!

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#3

[TroyP]

What was your aperture? Seems to be < F8.
From my point of view, if it's the eyes you want to focus on, then I would go with a much tighter crop. Otherwise use around F16 to get more of the body in focus.

[princej]

I like first shot the best

Keep on shooting and sharing

[petaflopz]

This was shot at around f5.6 thereabouts...
Thanks for viewing!

[teebs]

Originally Posted by petaflopz This was shot at around f5.6 thereabouts... Thanks for viewing!

Use f16 next time to get greater DOF. Also use a diffuser with your flash if you didn't use it this time.

[petaflopz]

I used a diffuser for the built-in flash. This was under the shade of the trees... anything above f8 the viewfinder is too dark on my E-500 to focus on anything... =(

[TroyP]

Originally Posted by petaflopz I used a diffuser for the built-in flash. This was under the shade of the trees... anything above f8 the viewfinder is too dark on my E-500 to focus on anything... =(

I never use Live View on my Nikon D90, I always look through the eyepiece. You could use a torch to lighten up your subject, it will help you focus on the subject. I still use a torch even with indoor lighting (would be equally useful outdoors in the shade).

[petaflopz]

Originally Posted by TroyP I never use Live View on my Nikon D90, I always look through the eyepiece. You could use a torch to lighten up your subject, it will help you focus on the subject. I still use a torch even with indoor lighting (would be equally useful outdoors in the shade).

I only had the lens and the body + the diffuser for the built-in flash on hand that day... anyway manual focusing with a torch on hand is not easy (at least for me) when I do not have a tripod with me...

Thanks for the tip Troy!