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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Tom Hook on June 24, 2016, 02:10:17
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Rosko/Francis posted an exquisite picture of a mosquito larva using a 105mm f/4 with a PN-11. I was inspired. I had the lens already and then subsequently bought the PN 11.
Here are some of my first efforts. I walked through my garden and took pictures and what I could see. The first is the burgeoning blossom of a Culver Root; the second is a clutch of what I am going to call Spring Asters; the third is a small grasshopper/cricket on a wild daisy I transplanted from our lawn; the fourth is a spider hanging out on our front porch and the final one is of a small moth less than a centimeter long with strikingly beautiful, tropical colors that I found sitting on a Milkweed leaf just outside our front door.
What strikes me about a new lens combination is how it forces you to see the world differently through some sort of technical constraint and by so doing compels you to discover new things as a result. The world is vast and large even when what we see is small and out of the way.
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Nice work Tom with your new lens - all images have come up well. I am intrigued by your last image of the moth - most unusual colours.
I too was taken by the work of Rosko/Francis using this lens, and I have the AiS version of this lens and a PN-11 winging their way to me as we speak. Looking forward to what I can do with them.
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Very interesting combination ... effectively put to use ... great light ... rather cool WB
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Stunning images, Tom!
I'm also curious about the last insect. It is so peculiar that I cannot even tell if it is a moth or not...
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Tom, as Francis inspired you, you have inspired me with your images. I haven't used the combination in ages. Must give it a go!
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Thanks everyone for commenting.
The lens with the extension is a challenge for me especially when focussing. As Francis said, you need a good tripod. When you are outside, you also sometimes need to figure out how to get the wind to stop on cue. Any ideas?
Akira and Hugh: That little bug was new to me. Have never seen such colors in an insect. I say moth but it may not be. I was basing my guess on shape alone as I've seen other moths with bodies like this. I'll have to do some research in my insect and moth guidebooks.
NOTE: Am editing this message to give a name to this creature - the Candy-striped Leafhopper. Not a moth!
Frank: I take your point about the white balance but at the time of day I took the pictures, there was a cool cast to the light. I live in a clearing in the middle of the woods and afternoon light in the summer is filtered through the trees.
Jakov: I'm happy to pass forward the inspiration instilled in me by Francis!
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Tom, thanks for the identification. What a grasshopper!
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You're welcome... :)
I am glad one of my macro shots gave you inspiration. I love you series. The pic of leafhopper is successful (sharp).
Well done !
Looking forward to see more ! ;)
Cheers, Francis.
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Thanks Francis!