I recently bought a couple of books covering the subject of close-up photography. One that I have been really enjoying is "Close-Up Photography in Nature" by Tim Fitzharris which describes the use of dedicated macro lenses at close range and telephoto lenses at much further distances. So last week I set about using both methods to capture some images and improve my insect techniques. These shots were either taken with a 60mm Nikkor Micro lens with extension tubes or a 300mm Nikkor telephoto lens.
The pink flower that is in the image with the fly is a new addition to my back garden. In the last few weeks I have been cultivating a corner of the garden that will hopefully attract butterflies and hummingbirds - I have had quite a few visitors from the fly and wasp families so far. Although fairly new the plants look like they have established themselves and are starting to flourish - the fact that the pink bloom in this photo is looking healthy is testament to that, plants that are not properly tended have a rapid life span in this desert heat.
I was pleased with all of these, but especially pleased with the spider - because I didn't have to get too close!
The pink flower that is in the image with the fly is a new addition to my back garden. In the last few weeks I have been cultivating a corner of the garden that will hopefully attract butterflies and hummingbirds - I have had quite a few visitors from the fly and wasp families so far. Although fairly new the plants look like they have established themselves and are starting to flourish - the fact that the pink bloom in this photo is looking healthy is testament to that, plants that are not properly tended have a rapid life span in this desert heat.
I was pleased with all of these, but especially pleased with the spider - because I didn't have to get too close!
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