Early bluebottle

[Paul]

It didn't survive sadly. Was a bit poorly to begin with (time of the year?) but I got a few close shots before it finally keeled over. 








Paul.

[Clicker]

That's just ridiculously brilliant  Paul!!... I can't believe I am feeling sad 'cos  a bluebottle died !!!!

 Still.....he's been immortalised now .... forever online if early bluebottle is googled !   He'd have settled for that I reckon ...

[Paul]

3 minutes ago, Clicker said:

That's just ridiculously brilliant  Paul!!... I can't believe I am feeling sad 'cos  a bluebottle died !!!!

 Still.....he's been immortalised now .... forever online if early bluebottle is googled !   He'd have settled for that I reckon ...

When the time comes, it has to be...   

Paul.

[Brian]

Even those rotten things are quite beautiful when viewed close up. The detail in these is phenomenal, Paul. Lovely images.  Those eyes look just like the speakers on my Phillips stereo.

[Paul]

5 minutes ago, Brian said:

Even those rotten things are quite beautiful when viewed close up. The detail in these is phenomenal, Paul. Lovely images.  Those eyes look just like the speakers on my Phillips stereo.

Thanks Brian - they say there is beauty in everything...

Paul.

[WereBo]

Stunning detail and quality there - If it's any consolation for it's passing, there's plenty more where that came from

[Clicker]

2 hours ago, Brian said:

   Those eyes look just like the speakers on my Phillips stereo.

 You're right Brian... I  knew they reminded me of something .......

...Incredible images though aren't they ?

[Brian]

1 hour ago, Clicker said:

...Incredible images though aren't they ?

They certainly are. It's a pity that you (collectively) live so far away, I bet Paul could do some cracking macro workshops.  In fact all of you seem to have some special skill, that I would die for.

[FUJI]

It has all been said Paul........the face of a Bluebottle isn't pretty, but you have captured every crook and nanny.......Macro Photography at its very best.

 

FUJI

[Paul]

9 hours ago, WereBo said:

Stunning detail and quality there - If it's any consolation for it's passing, there's plenty more where that came from

I can't wait for more! 

 

6 hours ago, Brian said:

They certainly are. It's a pity that you (collectively) live so far away, I bet Paul could do some cracking macro workshops.  In fact all of you seem to have some special skill, that I would die for.

I'm hopeless at most other genres, lol... I have been asked to do talks at 3 camera clubs, but so far, I have said no...

 

4 hours ago, FUJI said:

It has all been said Paul........the face of a Bluebottle isn't pretty, but you have captured every crook and nanny.......Macro Photography at its very best.

 

FUJI

Thank you kindly Fooj.  

3 hours ago, Judy said:

THose are really all fine, Paul, but that last one with all the detail in the complex eyes is fantastic

Thanks Judy - all in the eye of the beholder...

Paul.

[Mitch]

Outstanding Macro, is it a stack or single? What lens did you use Paul?

[Paul]

1 minute ago, Mitch said:

Outstanding Macro, is it a stack or single? What lens did you use Paul?

Cheers Mitch.

All these are single images, I don't do much stacking, rarely tbh. So one shot, usually I use f/11.

Paul.

[Mitch]

7 minutes ago, Paul said:

Cheers Mitch.

All these are single images, I don't do much stacking, rarely tbh. So one shot, usually I use f/11.

Paul.

What magnification? Am impressed with the DOF even at F11 it can be quite shallow, you have done a cracking job.

[Paul]

1 minute ago, Mitch said:

What magnification? Am impressed with the DOF even at F11 it can be quite shallow, you have done a cracking job.

It would have been beyond 1:1 on the closest but it was cranked all the way up to 2:1 - Sometimes focusing become very difficult so close due to the loss of light falling onto the subject.

Paul.

[Mitch]

Just noticed the ratio in the text on your images lol, am using my phone at the minute so only zoomed into the centre of the image lol .... I am waiting to have a play with a 5:1 lens, although I probably won't start that high lol

[Paul]

The 5:1 ratio of the MPE-65 is a real challenge. DoF, light, and manual focus are all major obstacles to overcome in the learning process. 2:1 is hard enough!

Paul.

[Mitch]

4 minutes ago, Paul said:

The 5:1 ratio of the MPE-65 is a real challenge. DoF, light, and manual focus are all major obstacles to overcome in the learning process. 2:1 is hard enough!

Paul.

Got the light sorted, have a ring flash with lamp, it's the MF I will struggle with, my eyes aren't that good any more, but am determined to get some halfway decent shots.

[Phil]

9 hours ago, FUJI said:

It has all been said Paul........the face of a Bluebottle isn't pretty, but you have captured every crook and nanny.......Macro Photography at its very best.

It has indeed all been said. Stunning! 

[Paul]

2 minutes ago, Phil said:

It has indeed all been said. Stunning! 

Cheers Phil  

Paul.

[Black Pearl]

Very impressive Paul - toying with one of those lenses for the Fuji. Being a stop-down design isn't an issue with mirrorless and as the X-T1 offers both focus peaking and digital split image I'm thinking it may be easier to use than on a DSLR?

[Paul]

1 minute ago, Black Pearl said:

Very impressive Paul - toying with one of those lenses for the Fuji. Being a stop-down design isn't an issue with mirrorless and as the X-T1 offers both focus peaking and digital split image I'm thinking it may be easier to use than on a DSLR?

Maybe easier, yes. I would Google to check compatibility however - I do recall there was a Sony mount that required an adapter, not sure about Fuji's though.

Paul.

[Black Pearl]

The Fuji will take pretty much any SLR lens with a (mirror box sized) adapter. I have one for my Pentax lens and a couple on order for some Nikon and Carl Zeiss lenses i have lying about. 

My Samyang 12mm is a stop-down design but the Fuji will meter correctly when the lens is stopped down - I tend to leave it at f11, focus just off infinity and just shoot. 

[Paul]

If you take the plunge - you will love the sharpness of the glass...

Paul.

[Paul]

Just now, Ron said:

Its all been said Paul....stunning detail..

Ron

 

Thank you Ron 

Paul.

[CanonChrissy]

Wow.......these are superb. I take my hat off to you.

There's some absolutely stunning images being posted this weekend.