Small Elephant Hawk-moth

Posted by tarsiger on Sat Jun 27, 2015 8:07 am

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[font=sans-serif]In this photograph I have used the field studio technique as described by the Meet your neighbors project - two flashes set of simultaneously (one to set the back lightning and one to enlighten the subject) and the moth placed on a piece of opaque acrylic. [/font]

[font=sans-serif]The Small Elephant Hawk-moth (Deilephila porcellus) was caught in a light trap for moths and after the photo session it was again d[/font][font=sans-serif]released to freedom. [/font]

[font=sans-serif]Nikon D700, 105/2.8, [/font][font=sans-serif]f/36, 1/80, ISO 200, t[/font]wo SB900 flashes, opaque acrylic and diffusors.

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by Carol Clarke on Sat Jun 27, 2015 5:14 pm

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I'm not too keen on the hi-key setting on this one Daniel - but that's just my personal taste. I do like that we can always rely on you for a different approach!

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by Tom Whelan on Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:42 am

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The moth looks great - lots of DOF.

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by Matthew Pugh on Mon Jun 29, 2015 7:25 am

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Hi

I like the details and think the technique you describe is excellent for studies of insects - as seen the subject looks a little too bright to my eyes. This could easily be the rubbish monitor I am viewing it upon though

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