HOWTO shoot macrofocus bug pics
PopPhoto's Christopher Badzioch has a wealth of tips for getting incredible macro-focus photos of the insects in your yard -- from dramatic outdoor lighting to "studio shoots" with captured critters.Link (Thanks, Jay!)* Remember, you are surrounded by millions of insects every day and if the first one you see gets away, there'll be another soon enough.
* Patience is the key. Think of insects like they are two year old kids running around without a break. But everyone, even bumblebees and toddlers eventually needs a break, so that's when to make your photos. It may only last for a few moments, so be ready.
* Most insects are very sensitive to carbon monoxide, and will run or fly away if you breathe directly on them; however, certain beetles will freeze when breathed on -- experiment!
See also:
Insect photos in naturalistic macro-focus
Macrofocus bug photos for sale
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Cory Doctorow
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