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Pat Thielen
{K:300} 6/1/2006
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Thanks for your response! I had been thinking of trying some sort of diffusion material, but I wasn't sure what to use. I also found that if I underexpose a stop the glare isn't quite so bad (like on my fly photo it worked just fine). Of course, I'm still getting used to the ringflash as it has to be used on manual mode and I'm used to TTL flash.
Again, thanks for your advice -- I really appreciate it!
-Pat-
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Karel Wolf
{K:112} 6/1/2006
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Thanks for the comment Pat!
A ringflash is very good for macro's.... but at close distances its difficult to avoid glare and hotspots. I often use a plastick diffuser in front of the flash to avoid the most harsh light.
This diffuser is easely self made.....a piece off semi tranparent nylon or any kind of neutral plastick does wonders. Just try a few different ( more or less transparent)diffusers to see what works for you.In my other photo ( big mouth) a flash was used also......almost unnoticable.
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Pat Thielen
{K:300} 6/1/2006
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Incredible. I absolutely love portraits of these small creatures and you did a remarkable job. Did you use a flash when taking this? I recently purchased a Nikon SB-29a ringflash and I'm still trying to figure out how to make the photos look natural like your's do. I seem to get a lot of glare and hotspots from mine.
Again, amazing work.
-Pat-
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Karel Wolf
{K:112} 4/15/2006
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Thank you Brad and Dave !
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Dave Stacey
{K:150877} 4/15/2006
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Fantastic macro, Karel! Amazing detail, and you've done a great job with the background and lighting.
Dave.
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DELETE ACCOUNT
{K:5655} 4/14/2006
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There's no reason to be that close to anything that looks like that!!! But, since you took the shot, I must say, it's very well done. Great detail on the spider. Well done.
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