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Uploaded: November 28, 2002 17:17:34

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Damian P. Gadal November 28, 2002

WOW - love the colour and texture! #14257

Mark Oxley May 26, 2019

Great photo of an interesting subject. I would like to ask what lighting you use for your macro work Bob? I'm off to a butterfly farm this weekend so I hope to get some images somewhere near to your standard. #26782

Robert Jensen May 26, 2019

Thank you for the comments. Mark ... to get the depth of field I need on my insect photos, I almost always use a studio strobe, so that I can light up the subject and background, and be able to set my lens to F32. I use one of the Zap studio lights from www.white-lightning.com. If you run one outdoors then you need at least a 1000 watt generator. Hope this helps. Write if you need more info.

Bob J. #26799

Mark Oxley May 26, 2019

Thanks for the info Bob. I think carting a 1000 watt generator, not to metion the power sorce is out of the question. I can just see my wifes face when I tell her she has to follow me carrying that lot around...lol. Seriously though, I was thinking og getting either a ring flash, or the new Canon Macrolite system when I purchace the planned Macro lens sometime next year. Any ideas on either of these? #26800

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

Beautiful macro, Bob! Using the right gear obviously pays off...but how in the world did you get it to stay still while you set up all that equipment? #26806

Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019

Perfect work, as always, Bob!
birdie #26836

Jill Battaglia May 26, 2019

Excellent as usual, Bob! -Jill B #26838

Robert Jensen May 26, 2019

Gary,

This was a freshly emerged moth and it's wings were still drying, so it was very cooperative.

Mark,

I'm not familiar with the Macrolite system, but I can tell you that you would be very disappointed in the long run with a ring flash. Ring flashes are very limited in their capabilities and the end results aren't always very pleasing. A good alternative is the LEPP II macrobracket which holds two flashes, or the single bracket that you can get from Really Right Stuff. Both are highly recommended by George Lepp of Outdoor Photography Magazine.

Bob J. #26840

Stephanie Adams May 26, 2019

Love the yellow on the dark bark! Gorgeous! #26863

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Congrats on making finalist with this superb image, Bob!! Quite an honor considering there were over 3500 images this month! Way cool! #32095

Piper Lehman May 26, 2019

Bob, where is your announcement? I figure you've got enough images to get that photo book out by now. I won't be surprised to see it on the shelves some day soon! Congrats on all your wins! Great work as usual. #32122

Stephanie Adams May 26, 2019


congrats Bob!! you are awsome! #32197

Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019

Congratulations, BOB!
birdie #32248

Cathy M. Gromball May 26, 2019

Congratulations Bob! Beautiful shot!

Cathy :) #32610

Gary H. Minish level-classic May 26, 2019

The judges had the right idea, Bob, they just stopped a little bit short!! You definitely deserve the recognition for this photo! #32634

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