While in the field, spend some time watching the insects, even if they are not moving.
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A little effort and you’ll discover a magical world! Owlfly – Look for Unusual Compositions Canon EOS 7D, 100 mm, f/8, 1/160 sec., ISO Ladybug – Waiting for the Dew to Dry Canon EOS 7D, 100 mm, f/3.5, 1/50 sec., ISO 320 Many insects, and usually the more interesting ones, are hidden between the leaves and branches. Typically, you’ll need to get down to their height in the flowers and bushes – get into the bugs life! There you will find the treasures! If you’re looking to photograph a specific bug, again, do a bit of research and find out where they like to hang out. The variety of the insects there is spectacular! My favorite places are those which are close to water sources – lakes, rivers and fish ponds. “Blue Sensation” Canon EOS 7D, 100 mm, f/4.5, 1/100 sec., ISO 500Įverywhere… flowers, shrubs, ground, air, public or private gardens, and even at home. Try all of the options – just keep photographing.
Other times you may want to try your skills at stopping the action while they are busy and most active. This is surely the time to observe and create some stunning images with more ease. Although the lighting conditions are not the best, this is the time when the bugs are still sleepy or slow to move. Photographing these little creatures is optimal when the sun starts to come out, or even a little before. If you live in a warm, humid climate, your array of species will be greater and you can find them anytime of the year, but spring and summer will still have the most bug activity.ĭo you photograph during the morning, noon or evening? We want to document reality – nature as it is. I choose to not change the natural order of things, so I am against the use of these materials. NOTE: Some macro photographers use an agent that freezes the insect. Frozen Beauties – Eupeodes Corollae (common European species of Hoverfly) Canon EOS 60D, 100 mm, f/8, 1/60 sec., ISO 800 But the dew dries and the bugs get active rather quickly, so make the most of your time. And, it’s a perfect opportunity to practice your skills, as they will not run or fly away when you approach them.
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If you live in colder climates, one of the best seasons to create some very interesting macro images is in early spring, when it’s still cold and moist, especially in the very early morning hours when they are still sleeping, frozen and full of dewdrops. The answer is always and at anytime! But… When and what time of day is best for creating macro photos of insects? Learn what species you can find and learn some about their behaviors and favorite hangouts. So … Here we go with some guidelines to photographing bugs.įirst, you may want to do is a bit of research on the various bugs within your area. I would like to share with you a part of myself, my vision and my way of making macro images with my Canon 7D and 100mm, 2.8 lens. All of these elements will reveal frames of tiny creatures within a fascinating and beautiful world. I’ll patiently wait for the right moment, find the right angle, and seek the best background colors and image composition.
“The Kiss” Canon EOS 7D, 100 mm, f/7.1, 1/60 sec., ISO 320ĭuring my ventures with macro photography I always try to look for those special moments and give them my artistic touch, style and vision.
Does getting up before the sun rises so you can photograph bugs sound strange? Totally! But after the first click of the camera there is the basic understanding that, for me at least, there is no substitute for the satisfaction and thrill of documenting the lives of these small and delicate insects – photographing what the naked eye cannot see.
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