Thanks for the comment, RIck. Deciding how much to include is always a
question. I'd ultimatley like ot move up to posing the bugs in natural
settings, but that is easier said than done. In terms of handling the
insects - I snatch them up in plastic film canisters and then set them
in the freezer. When I am ready to use the insect I put a small drop of
super glue on a straight pin and affix it to the insect. The problem
with the dead bugs is getting them clean and also getting the legs and
antennae to position correctly. I clear the subjects with a small
blower and brush - since I can't really see the dust specks that are
very apparent at high magnifications, it is a bit of hit and miss. And
the brush can damage as well as clean. With the pin in the insect it is
impossible to show the whole subject without showing the pin. The real
experts at this manage to get the bug in a natural posture and mount it
on a twig, flower or a leaf, all without breaking appendages or having
dust specs on it. I don't know how they do it.
Mark
On 6/19/2015 9:11 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
Mark, the detail you are getting with these is fabulous.
On the other hand, to be metaphorical, the forest is disappearing as you focus
on the bark of a tree. I would like to see the head of the lightning bug in
some context--what does the rest of it look like?
Out of curiosity, how do you kill and preserve them for shooting?
Cheers,
Rick
On Jun 18, 2015, at 6:08 PM, Mark C wrote:
http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/firefly
Again with the K24 f3.5. I determine magnification by photographing a metric
ruler scale when I am done with the bug - in this case the frame was more than
3mm wide and less than 3.5. So - about 7x life sized.
Comments welcome.
Mark
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