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Submitted: August 2, 2010
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Make:Canon
Model:Canon EOS Kiss X2
Shutter Speed:1/128 second
Aperture:F/inf
Focal Length:0 mm
ISO Speed:100
Date Taken:Dec 16, 2009, 4:44:13 PM

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hangin'.. chillin'...by *AimishBoy

Photography / Macro / Nature

A 1mm in size, young Aphid (Plant Lice) , got stuck when her antenna was caught in the sweet flowers nectar.

for all those who are concerned about what happened to this Cutie , you can see this next image Easy Prey (:

The technique is more or less the same in each one,
I use a Canon 450D with a combination of:
Full set of Extension tubes
Canon F2.8 100mm Macro lens
Reversed mounted Canon 1.8 50mm
(in that order)

I shoot inside a light box with one flash in order to flood the box with light, the extreme magnification with the flash and colorful flowers/backgrounds gives a very vivid result.

shutter is set to around 1/200
Aperture on the 100mm lens is on F14
(as a balance between a grater DOF (around 1mm) and still keeping it sharp (diffraction with this combination is very enhanced)
the 50mm lens focus is set to infinity, and the aperture is open wide.
focusing is done by moving the camera backward and forward, and the magnification is set by the focus ring on the 100mm lens.

I prefer shooting Aphids since they are pretty still and don't move that much or that fast, plus, since they are about 1-2mm so they can fit into the extremely shallow DOF (and they are extremely cute!)
the average magnification with this combination is around 3:1.

Thank you very much for DD and thanks for all the comments, faves and features!!! (:

www.Aimishboy.com/Super-Macro.html

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*michelley-g Aug 29, 2012 Hobbyist Photographer

amazing!

~basil-photo Jul 11, 2012 Professional Photographer

awesome !

would be great if you could post a photo of the setup also

i love aphids. started shooting them in the wild for first time this year

*AimishBoy Jul 11, 2012

Thank you

you can take a look here for the setup, at the bottom - [link]

~basil-photo Jul 12, 2012 Professional Photographer

ok I got it ! i visited the page yesterday but did not notice it.

so do you carry it in the field or you use it for indoor shooting only please ?

i try to get some very soft and detailed macro images with my 60mm on 550d and built in flash, which i diffuse by placing a white (roll film) plastic canister on top of it, but i cannot get so soft and detailed at same time. i also shoot in the sun mostly.

any helpful tips on that ?

I was wondering if it is better to use a diffuser disc to cast shadow on object and try to simulate shade for better detail but seems insects dont like this and leave