The Weekly Closeup, September 2, 2007

[JiminDenver]

Looks like it should be in a parade. lol

JimB
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It all started long ago and far away with a lowly OM-G

The OM of Getto cams

 

[PaulS]

Here's my humble contribution - a turtle & a bullfrog:

 

[Tony Finnerty]

The OM system had a strong reputation for macrophotography and it's going to be fun exploring the possibilities with that closeup gear adapted to Four Thirds, beyond endlessly photographing glowing RGB triplets on my computer monitor. 8^)

Our kids (the two-legged variety) here at Nevada City Cohousing have got the idea and are starting to tell me when they see a good bug, so I can photograph it. That's how I found out about the spider.

I've started hanging (just pins in a corkboard) 8x10 prints of closeup bugs in our Common House, down low where the smaller kids can see them and leave fingerprints. This is a big hit and has the kids looking for opportunities so 'their' bug can be featured. Now I've got spies everywhere and hope to have a steady stream of buggy photos to show in The Weekly Closeup.

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[Tony Finnerty]

Hi Jim. I love the way the jumper is reflected on the glass, even it's largest eyes. Before I click on the photo to show its entire width on my monitor, it looks like a perfect crop. You might try it so see what you think.

The mantis in the second photo looks like a professional model, aware of the camera and posing for it.

The light tent is working very well for you. I've got to set up something like that. Have you lost any of your models inside your house yet? 8^)

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[Tony Finnerty]

Those are the first worms to be featured in The Weekly Closeup, Judy! Do you think you can get a head shot? {grin} Your puff-ball photo make me want to puff those seeds into the air, just like we all did when we were kids.

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[Tony Finnerty]

Shot yesterday, after much patience hiding in a bush regards Alan.

You may have been hiding in a bush, Alan, but that owl knew exactly where you were! Isn't the light brown color of the feathers positively gorgeous?

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[Tony Finnerty]

Hi Aldel. We don't have a mod here, just me to start the weekly thread. Your photos are not too large for my Internet connection, but I've got a business grade big pipe that spoils the heck out of me.

Both photos are so sharp, including the handheld shot. The Sigma 105 combined with the E-510 is awesome! Of course the person pointing the camera has something to do with it, too...

The first photo could tolerate a little more exposure but I don't think it needs it. The color saturation is lovely.

Say hi to Bernard for me.

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Tony
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[Tony Finnerty]

Wow! Four beautiful, well-composed photos, David! The white fruit fly shot came out so well, despite their tiny size and your need to crop. The lighting on the grasshopper makes that image stand out.

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[davyg]

Thank you for your kind comments Jorgen, Greg, Alan and Jim.

Which Sigma did you go for in the end Jim, the 105mm or the 150mm?

Thanks to all for taking the time to look and comment.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[davyg]

Nice captures David.

I like the last two best, great detail.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[davyg]

Beautiful capture and colours Tom, well done.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[Tony Finnerty]

Hi Tom. My first, instant impression upon seeing your photo was "oversaturated". Looking at it more, though, I think the swallowtail really is that deeply colored. The dotted blue areas in the back halves of the wings are brilliant and the small, bright orange patches at the inside back edges of the wings repeat the orange colors of the flowers. That photo would look spectacular hanging on a wall.

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[davyg]

Well caught considering you were having to chase him/her!

Cheers,

Dave

 

[davyg]

I really like the detail in your pics Greg.

I hope you squashed that first one when when you'd finished photographing it!

Cheers,

Dave

 

[davyg]

Nice pics Josh.

I really like the colours you captured.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[Tony Finnerty]

Grasshopper jumps. Adam jumps. Grasshopper jumps, Adam jumps. Repeat until photo taken.

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[davyg]

I agree with Jim.

I think the third one is the best.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[davyg]

That's one impressive beasty there!

I like the detail you managed to capture.

Cheers,

Dave

 

[davyg]

Nice contributiuons.

Is that something swimming above the frog or is it a refection?

Cheers,

Dave

 

[Tony Finnerty]

I've never seen the blood going up the tube before, Greg. That skeeter has tanked up - it's abdomen is swollen and red. I don't think I could have held still for that photo - I'd just squash the sucker. I admire your restraint.

I admire the frog's restraint, too. I can't believe you got so close with the 50mm + EC-14, but the photo is the proof. Cool shot! Amazing feathery antennae on the critter in your last shot, too.

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