How to keep subjects still?
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Re: How to keep subjects still?
Rodger in Edmonton wrote:
pawn wrote:
Hi
I have seen amazing closeup photos of insects (like jump spiders, etc.). What are the technique in keeping live subjects from moving around?
Thanks
Duy
A method for ants and other sis a spray bottle of H20 - it is harmless and many stay in position while they dry off and as others note - get out early - bees will sleep on flowers until it warms up.
they are cold blooded and need heat to maximize mobility.
Many jumping spider shots are done indoors on a table and after the spider is fed - it will remain stationary.
The shot below is on a rock in a dish on my kitchen table, I collect a few ants, put them in the fridge to slow them down, then spray them or make an island with falling timbers for bridges etc.
A great man y great macro shots are more manufactured than happened upon and nailed hand held in a 40 kmh wind, while carry in a 140 lb back pack and...

Thanks Rodger
Nice picture.
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