Macro Photography: Insects
| You might think this was taken after careful preparation and a tripod. I came across this Butterfly by chance as a friend and I climbed to the summit of Mt. Moriarty on Vancouver Island. It was a hot July day and a few of these flimsy creatures were about. It posed for a short moment on some short trees. Canon Eos 7e with 28-90mm lens. Fuji Reala 100 ISO print film. |
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I looked at the dominant colours here: green and purple. I think this is why I enjoy it so much. I'm also happy it's in focus ! I took this photo May 4, 2002 at my parent's house in Langley, BC. Taken on Fuji NPH 400 ISO print film with my multi-purpose 50mm macro lens (life- size converter attached). |
| This bee was caught on camera at East Sooke Park near Victoria. I had time to set up my tripod and thankfully, the bee was either drunk on pollen or simply aged. He wasn't moving too quickly which allowed me to take this photo. This is actual print film (unusual for me) but I absolutely love it. It's Fuji NPS 160 ISO and it is great for taking portraits also. |
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What I like about these two pictures is the intense red background. These flowers were blooming in the garden at my parent's house in Langley, BC. I took this photo May 4, 2002. Taken on Fuji NPH 400 ISO print film with my multi-purpose 50mm macro lens (life- size converter attached). |
| From the same sequence. This time we have some of the green background for contrast. Taking photos of bees (or other insects for that matter ) is very difficult. They move so swiftly that attaining focus is challenging, especially when moving in close. |
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As a photographer (amateur or otherwise), you are never to disturb wildlife for a photo. I did however kidnap this Ladybug when she flew onto my arm as I walked home from the grocery store. When I arrived home, I put it on a piece of paper and used my macro lens to get very close and here is the result. |
| I then coaxed it onto some leaves I picked from plants in my place for a more 'natural' look. This low angle emphasizes the tiny bristles on the leaf perhaps a bit too much. |
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And the last photo of my temporary captive. All these photos (including the red-legged bug below) were taken on Fuji Reala 100 ISO print film with my Canon Rebel G and the 50mm Compact Macro lens with the optional Life-Size Converter. |
| My friend Dave who is also an enthusiastic amateur photographer, noticed this small fella on a grass blade while we were searching out flowers to shot. We don't know what type of insect it is, so if you know, let me know. |
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Here he is again. It's red legs are quite distinctive. The fleshy colour in the background is Dave's hand - he was also photographing it. If you're unsure how small it is, remember, it is hanging on to a blade of grass. Tiny! |
| I am so close to this little dragon fly that the grass, only a few centimeters behind his perch, is severely blurred. It was only 2-3 centimeters long itself. Photo taken in Beacon Hill Park, Victoria, BC. I did not have my tripod so had to use a fast shutter speed to avoid blurring the subject. I succeeded in having only the wings (see the veins) in focus. If you look closely, you will see it regurgitating on the grains. |
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