Bob Talbot wrote : <<..........simply because I needed to use a lower leg spread to get close to the object the insect was perched on. Total magnification is near 2.5x on film (180 macro : 25mm + 13mm tubes : 2x converter). www.st-abbs.fsnet.co.uk/tempery/vomitty-fly.jpg Exposure was about 1/2 sec (no flash) The second shot is not the full frame but cropped to show inherent detail of eyes better. www.st-abbs.fsnet.co.uk/tempery/fly_head.jpg Exposure was 0.3 sec (no flash). I think if tripod was not stable in that configuration I would not be able to count facets of the eye! In a strong wind subject movement would be bigger problem.>> Now That's what I call close! And really good use of a tripod. However, I have come across another of Bob's images (from another list) and have come to the conclusion that Bob does not (IMHO) photograph the prettiest of subjects ;o) - Take a look at : www.st-abbs.fsnet.co.uk/tempery/bobsnow.jpg Bob Turner * **** ******* *********************************************************** * For list instructions, including unsubscribe, see: * http://www.a1.nl/phomepag/markerink/eos_list.htm ***********************************************************
