When only can I take photos like these?
I love the simple three colored photo of the carpenter bee~
And the 2nd one is really detailed

Have to control color and exposure carefully when taking macro shots, especially ones where there is alot of micro-detail.

That fly is shot with extension tubes added to the 50mm 1.8G I had when I started macro photography

Can't wait to try it out haha
Will probably start with something that doesn't move that much.. or just use my "fridge" dirty technique

You can try finding for insects in early mornings when they are still not very active yet.

Mosquitoes very active yo haha XD
Thanks for the info man~
UM has loads of places with insects haha, just a bit scared of kena robbed nia

Bring a monopod with you

More effective than a baton, plus is invaluable in macro photography too

This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Aug 20 2013, 05:15 PM

Don't have a monopod, but I have a tripod with one leg deployed
Yeah, I've read that shots have to be very steady for detailed macro shots... ahh... the poison XD XD

No, is not very steady, the magnification makes it incredibly difficult to hit focus when you are holding the camera while standing without any form of support.

I can literally spend like 5mins trying to hit focus on a spider's web because any slight movements on my part or a breeze would throw the spider completely out of focus. A monopod makes my job so much easier.

Plus a heavy ballhead and you can whack a mugger kaw kaw already.

lol, I should bring along a portable chair then haha XD Talk about being lazy lol
Thanks again for the input bro, appreciate it!

monopod vs parang who win?

worst case if they have gun

Of course surrender la if got gun, but I'll take my chances if it's a just one guy with a parang.

More than that sudah lah, life more important.

I would proabably try running haha XD
No way I'm going to give away my babies without a fight
Siens la this country... Instead of just going out to shoot, have to worry this and that all the time

I'm tempted to look for a taser gun of my own.



This post has been edited by gunzerdude: Aug 20 2013, 08:11 PM

Whoa haha, is it legal to own and use one?

You can if you get yourself certified with these people

http://www.clas.com.my/clas/faq.htm

Discuss until talk about guns? Haha... But really, i dont feel safe when shooting photos outside especially in KL... My area still ok

which area?

Have a clear view of the shining full moon... time to snap some pics

yeah... sad truth with Malaysians.

sometimes i wonder if the photography field will grow a lot in Malaysia if the safety was better.

this how? komen pls


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