Bug shooting tips.

[Leif Söderlund]

Dad heard this "technique" from a friend of ours who's a pro photographer.

Whenever you want to shoot set-up bug shots, capture it (don't know if he has any tips on that too...=) and simply put it in the freezer for a VERY short while.

Most bugs have a mechanism which slows their entire system down, and basically puts them to sleep, or at least makes them drowsy.

Set the shot up any way you like...on a leaf, or whatever...

After having shot all the pictures you want, just let the bug be, preferably in sunshine, and after a while it will recover entirerly and fly away!

NOTE:

1. THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE BUGS!
2. DO NOT TRY THIS METHOD ON PETS OR HUMAN BEINGS!

P.S: The tip is serious. The "note" isn't ... ;-)

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Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

 

[Jerry Kalpin]

Dad heard this "technique" from a friend of ours who's a pro
photographer.

Whenever you want to shoot set-up bug shots, capture it (don't know
if he has any tips on that too...=) and simply put it in the
freezer for a VERY short while.

Most bugs have a mechanism which slows their entire system down,
and basically puts them to sleep, or at least makes them drowsy.

Set the shot up any way you like...on a leaf, or whatever...

After having shot all the pictures you want, just let the bug be,
preferably in sunshine, and after a while it will recover entirerly
and fly away!

NOTE:

1. THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE BUGS!
2. DO NOT TRY THIS METHOD ON PETS OR HUMAN BEINGS!

P.S: The tip is serious. The "note" isn't ... ;-)

--
Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

My wife would beat me up if I started putting bugs in her freezer.
--
Jerry
CP4500 Canon i950

 

[Leif Söderlund]

Dad heard this "technique" from a friend of ours who's a pro
photographer.

Whenever you want to shoot set-up bug shots, capture it (don't know
if he has any tips on that too...=) and simply put it in the
freezer for a VERY short while.

Most bugs have a mechanism which slows their entire system down,
and basically puts them to sleep, or at least makes them drowsy.

Set the shot up any way you like...on a leaf, or whatever...

After having shot all the pictures you want, just let the bug be,
preferably in sunshine, and after a while it will recover entirerly
and fly away!

NOTE:

1. THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE BUGS!
2. DO NOT TRY THIS METHOD ON PETS OR HUMAN BEINGS!

P.S: The tip is serious. The "note" isn't ... ;-)

--
Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

My wife would beat me up if I started putting bugs in her freezer.
--
Jerry
CP4500 Canon i950

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Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

 

[Thomas Bauer]

~ Ha ha ~

_ Equipment in my studio where it belongs ( http://www.YCSPhoto.com )

Good tip,

I have read this before, but never tried it.

Maybe I will...

 

[Richerdlee]

Dad heard this "technique" from a friend of ours who's a pro
photographer.

Whenever you want to shoot set-up bug shots, capture it (don't know
if he has any tips on that too...=) and simply put it in the
freezer for a VERY short while.

Most bugs have a mechanism which slows their entire system down,
and basically puts them to sleep, or at least makes them drowsy.

Set the shot up any way you like...on a leaf, or whatever...

After having shot all the pictures you want, just let the bug be,
preferably in sunshine, and after a while it will recover entirerly
and fly away!

NOTE:

1. THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE BUGS!
2. DO NOT TRY THIS METHOD ON PETS OR HUMAN BEINGS!

P.S: The tip is serious. The "note" isn't ... ;-)

--
Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

and that is a great technique...

 

[Todd Art]

in the freezer?

Dad heard this "technique" from a friend of ours who's a pro
photographer.

Whenever you want to shoot set-up bug shots, capture it (don't know
if he has any tips on that too...=) and simply put it in the
freezer for a VERY short while.

Most bugs have a mechanism which slows their entire system down,
and basically puts them to sleep, or at least makes them drowsy.

Set the shot up any way you like...on a leaf, or whatever...

After having shot all the pictures you want, just let the bug be,
preferably in sunshine, and after a while it will recover entirerly
and fly away!

NOTE:

1. THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE BUGS!
2. DO NOT TRY THIS METHOD ON PETS OR HUMAN BEINGS!

P.S: The tip is serious. The "note" isn't ... ;-)

--
Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

--
Todd Muskopf
professional fine art painter, aspiring photographer
hummingbird hunter/gatherer
http://www.muskopf.org

To all of those who I offend, please forgive me.

 

[Leif Söderlund]

...darn it!

Maybe you could just kinda nicely ask if you can stick it in there.....ehh...euh...never mind..!

Great photo, btw!

Dad heard this "technique" from a friend of ours who's a pro
photographer.

Whenever you want to shoot set-up bug shots, capture it (don't know
if he has any tips on that too...=) and simply put it in the
freezer for a VERY short while.

Most bugs have a mechanism which slows their entire system down,
and basically puts them to sleep, or at least makes them drowsy.

Set the shot up any way you like...on a leaf, or whatever...

After having shot all the pictures you want, just let the bug be,
preferably in sunshine, and after a while it will recover entirerly
and fly away!

NOTE:

1. THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE BUGS!
2. DO NOT TRY THIS METHOD ON PETS OR HUMAN BEINGS!

P.S: The tip is serious. The "note" isn't ... ;-)

--
Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

--
Todd Muskopf
professional fine art painter, aspiring photographer
hummingbird hunter/gatherer
http://www.muskopf.org

To all of those who I offend, please forgive me.

--
Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

 

[JP Scherrer]

...if yes, you'll only have to find a big enough freezer !!!

...but, seriously, I'm going to try this technique... Thanks !

Cheers,
Jean-Pierre
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[JP Scherrer]

Cheers,
Jean-Pierre
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Go have a look at : http://www.pbase.com/scherrer

 

[Leif Söderlund]

Cheers,
Jean-Pierre
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Go have a look at : http://www.pbase.com/scherrer

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Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

 

[Baywing]

The fridge might be better for the bugs, it will slow most of them down (they are cold-blooded and need their environment to provide them with heat) yet won't be as severe as the freezer. Save the freezer for the film, oops, gave myself away there, or as a last resort if you find a variety that likes it colder than 40F.

Dad heard this "technique" from a friend of ours who's a pro
photographer.

Whenever you want to shoot set-up bug shots, capture it (don't know
if he has any tips on that too...=) and simply put it in the
freezer for a VERY short while.

Most bugs have a mechanism which slows their entire system down,
and basically puts them to sleep, or at least makes them drowsy.

Set the shot up any way you like...on a leaf, or whatever...

After having shot all the pictures you want, just let the bug be,
preferably in sunshine, and after a while it will recover entirerly
and fly away!

NOTE:

1. THIS METHOD CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES TO THE BUGS!
2. DO NOT TRY THIS METHOD ON PETS OR HUMAN BEINGS!

P.S: The tip is serious. The "note" isn't ... ;-)

--
Best Regards Leif

• • ...Still haven't found what I'm looking for... - -

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'I may not know much about art, but I know what I like' John Cleese
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