International Aperture Awards - OH got placed!!

[richlewis]

Hay
Just viewed your shots...very impressed, not thought of using dead insects, I would love to get shots like yours, congradulations, all the best for the next round.
Happy Daze

[acherontia]

Thankyou richlewis and welcome to the forum - I see you are brand new.

Unfortunately these are not my shots, but my husband's..... I photograph living invertebrates in a more arty than scientific way so they aren't particularly unusual images I enjoy it all though which is a major factor in getting better.

Pat

[glsammy]

Originally Posted by acherontia

Mr Acher says-

Cheers for the interest and compliment re the web site, GLS We've just had a look at yours and MrW is a tad envious of that nettle weevil and I reckon that's the best example of a whiffling Canada Goose I've seen! For those not in the know (of which I'm sure there are few) I was not swearing when I said 'Whiffling'



Acher

Thank you for your comments. Re the insects and stacking, it's something I've done before but I've always struggled when using my MP-e65mm. The fact the only way you can focus different areas is to move the lens makes registering the points extremely difficult for a brain dead idiot like me.
I should practise more!

[acherontia]

Originally Posted by glsammy

Thank you for your comments. Re the insects and stacking, it's something I've done before but I've always struggled when using my MP-e65mm. The fact the only way you can focus different areas is to move the lens makes registering the points extremely difficult for a brain dead idiot like me.
I should practise more!

Shouldn't we all OH says

'If you want to do successful stacking a focussing stage is handy.'

His set up is a bit more sophisticated but this is a good start.

Acher

[turkeyneck]

Just veiwed both sites and now have your OH Gallery saved on my favourites (with a few others from off here).

What can I say apart from Brilliant photography and well done on winning the award, your OH should feel real chuffed. Good luck for the next round