Close Ups - Page 5

glatt · 04-10-2006, 08:24 AM

I've tried taking ant pictures with my digital camera. Even though it's got a great macro lens, it's impossible. The shutter lag is so long, the quick little suckers are long gone before the shutter trips. I've got lots of empty frames to show for my effort.

Part of my difficulty is probably that I take pictures along ant trails. The ants are on a mission then, and they go very fast. You need a fast shutter speed, and a responsive shutter.

Elspode · 04-10-2006, 03:42 PM

I was sort of disappointed that no one commented on my bumblebee pic. I guess it just wasn't small enough to qualify for the Close Up thread. Sigh.

Kitsune · 04-10-2006, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Elspode

I was sort of disappointed that no one commented on my bumblebee pic. I guess it just wasn't small enough to qualify for the Close Up thread. Sigh.

Actually, I completely missed your bee because of Kagen's dupe -- sorry about that! He looks like a mean bastard, one that would chase you around the yard and divebomb. Did you take any hell from him for getting so close?

funkykule · 04-10-2006, 05:05 PM

I think it's beautiful Elspode..I love how well the detail on its wings came out.

Kagen4o4 · 04-11-2006, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Actually, I completely missed your bee because of Kagen's dupe -- sorry about that! He looks like a mean bastard, one that would chase you around the yard and divebomb. Did you take any hell from him for getting so close?

great...now the original works. sorry EL

jinx · 04-11-2006, 07:56 PM

I realize this isn't a Kitsune-caliber photo, but it looked so much like a cross between Tess the dog and Superbaton's cat that I had to post it.

xoxoxoBruce · 04-11-2006, 07:56 PM

I was speechless.

Kitsune · 04-11-2006, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jinx

I realize this isn't a Kitsune-caliber photo, but it looked so much like a cross between Tess the dog and Superbaton's cat that I had to post it.

Whoa. Those are some striking eyes! Very nice!

...and what do you mean "Kitsune-caliber"? Am I doing something to come across as a photo-snob?

Kagen4o4 · 04-11-2006, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Whoa. Those are some striking eyes! Very nice!

...and what do you mean "Kitsune-caliber"? Am I doing something to come across as a photo-snob?

yes...

(on a side note...this forum has an emoticon for everything i could possibley need)

jinx · 04-11-2006, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kitsune

Whoa. Those are some striking eyes! Very nice!

...and what do you mean "Kitsune-caliber"? Am I doing something to come across as a photo-snob?

No! No, no.... just that your photos are really really good.

skysidhe · 04-11-2006, 09:39 PM

woah those eyes are great!

and that bumble bee is so ......close.Did you take that?

skysidhe · 04-11-2006, 09:43 PM

haha not too close but cute. Grannys back yard

zippyt · 04-11-2006, 10:34 PM

are those Two Knomes trying to climb down from that burned out tree ??

Kagen4o4 · 04-12-2006, 12:37 AM

knomes?? or gnomes....?

wolf · 04-12-2006, 12:59 AM

ZippyT has a different relationship with letters than many, but he gets things done. He is a Marine.

04-10-2006, 03:42 PM	#62
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	I was sort of disappointed that no one commented on my bumblebee pic. I guess it just wasn't small enough to qualify for the Close Up thread. Sigh. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

04-11-2006, 07:56 PM	#66
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	I realize this isn't a Kitsune-caliber photo, but it looked so much like a cross between Tess the dog and Superbaton's cat that I had to post it. Attached Images __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

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04-11-2006, 09:39 PM	#71
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	woah those eyes are great! and that bumble bee is so ......close.Did you take that? Last edited by skysidhe; 03-26-2007 at 08:15 PM.

04-11-2006, 09:43 PM	#72
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	haha not too close but cute. Grannys back yard Last edited by skysidhe; 03-26-2007 at 08:15 PM.

04-10-2006, 08:24 AM	#61
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I've tried taking ant pictures with my digital camera. Even though it's got a great macro lens, it's impossible. The shutter lag is so long, the quick little suckers are long gone before the shutter trips. I've got lots of empty frames to show for my effort. Part of my difficulty is probably that I take pictures along ant trails. The ants are on a mission then, and they go very fast. You need a fast shutter speed, and a responsive shutter.

04-10-2006, 05:05 PM	#64
funkykule professional bowler Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 134	I think it's beautiful Elspode..I love how well the detail on its wings came out.

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Kagen4o4 The Sheriff of Nothingland Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 1,794	knomes?? or gnomes....? __________________ something we both can enjoy??

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