HOWTO shoot macrofocus bug pics

By at 7:37 am Monday, Jul 30

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.
* 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!

Link (Thanks, Jay!)

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