some new photos

[Draiman]

mainly sigma 150mm

With extension tubes, I assume? Otherwise how do you achieve such insane magnification?

 

[TiogaWhiteTiger]

Wow! Nice pics man!!

 

[seanbond]

holly ish! ridickulously sharp is a understatement.
:clap: :worship:

 

[biomarine2000]

scary but that it
http://i42.tinypic.com/sp7pfq.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/1zej9n5.jpg

I'm sure you think your idea is lame but when it gets you pics like these, wow nelly. Could you by chance post a tutorial of some kind how you made it? Its pretty hard to get an idea how to do my own from the pics you took of it. I'm not trying to compete with anyone I just want my pics to be better. Thanks

 

[dimocritus]

I'm sure you think your idea is lame but when it gets you pics like these, wow nelly. Could you by chance post a tutorial of some kind how you made it? Its pretty hard to get an idea how to do my own from the pics you took of it. I'm not trying to compete with anyone I just want my pics to be better. Thanks

it will be difficult to explain with my english level - i used CD-drive package and some material from a building market (i don't know how it name). Simply try to make diffuser (source of light) large as possible comparing to dimensions of photo and take it closer as possible.
But for really good results you need to use several light sources (several fleshes or fleshes with sunlight et al).

Also you need to close a lens diaphragm in some way for a larger (then you have) depth of field - that about photos from your photo thread.

PS: sorry for my english again

With extension tubes, I assume? Otherwise how do you achieve such insane magnification?

Sometimes but not very often. On this page it is only a portrait of woodlice.
Sigma 150mm is a 1:1 macro lens wich take ~22x14mm on a photo with a 1,6 cropped canon cameras and with tubes something near 12-13mm.
If you won't really strong magnification try Canon 65mm or reversed lens/bellows

 

[dimocritus]

Chilobrachys huahini l3

gigantea sp.

Natrix natrix

Nomisia sp.

Citharischius crawshayi

Araneidae

P. imperator

infertile P.regalis' eggs

Tenebrio molitor

mites

H. maculata l6

sp.

l parachybana

Zophobas morio

Nhandu carapoensis l6

l5

Ceratogyrus marshalli
l1

l2

Orphnaecus sp. Cebu, Philippines l1

l2

Blaptica dubia nymph

good luck

 

[Mack&Cass]

Wow! Great shots. Is the Natrix captive or wild?
Keep them coming!
Mackenzie

 

[Draiman]

Excellent work.

I will go and cry now

 

[biomarine2000]

Almost every pic is draw dropping! Could you share your lighting secrets with us?

 

[stryder05]

Your pictures are amazing, have never seen anything like them before!