Katydid (1st real try at insects)

[NateS]

As the title says, this was my first real try with an insect. Luckily this fella held still for quite awhile before getting bored with me. It would help if I had a true Macro lens, but that will be awhile.

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Comments and c&c appreciated

 

[TomP]

Nice shots, I like the first one. Tell us how you shot this, what lens and lighting ??

 

[lanthier]

Nate, 1 & 4 are superb. Very VERY well done!

 

[NateS]

Thanks Tom and Rich.

Tom - These were shot with the D70s, Sigma 70-300 APO DG Macro (in Macro Mode) handheld. Exif should still be in the photos but from what I remember, I was shooting f/8, 1/500th, with a SB-600 + Stofen Diffuser off camera. Now that I've told you you can probably see where the flash placement was.

 

[BUCKEYE BIKER]

Very nice shots. You and the Sigma produced very good results. I would be happy with them.

 

[Counter]

I agree - #1 is especially good

 

[NateS]

Very nice shots. You and the Sigma produced very good results. I would be happy with them.

I agree - #1 is especially good

Thank you to you both. 1 is my favorite as well followed closely by 4.

 

[spalding12]

very nice series
that first one is my favorite, as well

you did a very nice job
can't wait to see more

 

[NateS]

very nice series
that first one is my favorite, as well

you did a very nice job
can't wait to see more

Thanks spalding. I just added 2 new threads from today so please check them out when you get time.

 

[rotxlk82]

Nice work, I can't get over how leaf-like it looks in no1.

 

[3whiteroses]

Nice shots - number one is my favorite. I think you did very well.

 

[helengipe]

I like the eyes in three and four. Great shots!

 

[mhcfires]

I like them all, but #1 is the very best.

 

[NateS]

Thanks again everybody. I was also amazed by his eyes and how they're half yellow, half green. You can never see that with the human eye (at least I can't).