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Originally Posted by acherontia

What - like the ones I binned?? LOL Even with a sophisticated flash that's the hard bit if you want a shallow DOF. A steady hand is needed ...or tripod.
An added difficulty with insect macro is that it's not always feasible to use a tripod or beanbag and these were taken sitting in front of the plant and leaning forward with my elbows on my knees. It was agony! I was like a stranded whale trying to get back up too

Cheers all!

Acher

That sounds just like me

Pauline