Extension tubes are quite rare, since there's not really a lot of demand I suppose


Ahhh, no problems man, we all have the passion for photography what
I sort of have the same problem as you haha, as in the diffuser being too long than the lens, especially when I don't use the ET
Perhaps can consider flash brackets? Or a smaller diffuser
I'm not familiar with Canon flashguns, but you should be able to switch the light to disperse right? Can also put down the flashgun's diffuser (if applicable) for extra diffusion

Thanks for sharing man!
Wow, so that's how its like haha, this is a nice shot yo!
Doesn't feel uneasy at all

Bracket costs around RM100-200 I think, and most are dual flash brackets. Single ones are quite rare I think
Light stands as in those for strobist work?
I wouldn't really recommend them, you will want to travel as light as possible for macro work. The more your gears, the more easy you tire, and also easier susceptibility to handshakes @@

+1~
The softbox works really well for me, though it sure gets in the way sometimes
Still trying to find a smaller diffuser that provides the same amount of light diffusing haha, will update when I finally find/design one

This post has been edited by [PF] T.J.: Dec 4 2013, 10:37 AM

Haha, just take it slow man, you are doing very good already
As for shyness, it varies from insect to insect, after shooting for some time, you will know how to approach different kinds of insects~ Ninja skills

Yeah, will definitely need a torchlight for focus and extra lighting, preferably one that's on the helmet lol, cause it will be very hard to hold your camera and torchlight at the same time
Still, do be careful going out at night, bring a friend or two if possible. I almost got rompak yesterday night lol @_@

As for focus stacking, its not as hard as you think haha, Photoshop is quite smart one, as long as you don't sway too much, or the insect doesn't move, you'll still be able to get the shot

Gambateh haha, I am still learning also, most of my shots don't have the "feel" Cause I am not patient enough to sit and wait for something to happen XD at my stage, quantity > quality hehe XD Its very interesting to be able to see new insects with each outing~

Good that you are shooting outdoors, just be careful ya, always turn around to check your back every once in a while... we are in Malaysia anyway haihs

Awesome man!
Never thought of taking panning aeroplane shots hehe~
Nice photo, love it, very refreshing

Wah, bling bling top

Nice try bro~
Which model are you using ya?
I think the shot might be better if taken from the front, where all the numbers are sharp~
Can try taking the shot outside too, since most people prefer taking indoors
Its amazing how much sunlight can improve a photo, can try it out yo

A noob shot from me, from quite a long time ago

UM Varsity Lake- Memories by PF T.J., on Flickr

Anyone seen a Spitting Spider before?


Scytodes pallida by PF T.J., on Flickr

Found this on the fence at night.
This particular group of spiders is one of the most spectacular, since they catch their prey by spitting web from their mouthparts. The action is so fast that its invisible to our eyes. Damn impressive!
Can't wait to photograph a photo of its hunting or spitting

Thanks man
Well, macro is not too expensive to start learning la haha~
One thing I love about macro is I can shoot anytime, anywhere I want lol... there's always interesting things to shoot
Definitely an eye-opener for me~

I hope to be able to shoot some portraits again once more once I have the time haha Shoot something else for a change

Awesome shot, Kintamani?

Well, at least its free
It will go away soon I suppose

Kintamani is always a beautiful sight!

Yeah, better change if possible
Change liao its essentially a D610 liao

Macro shot of a fly:


Fly by PF T.J., on Flickr

Sort of a failure since I couldn't focus stack when the fly kept moving its proboscis T_____T Well, better luck next time lol~

Siens, lately kept raining, no chance to shoot anything outdoors wuwuw

Nice find man, I've never see mushrooms like that
Wah, shot with 24mm bro? Taking landscape shots and found these mushrooms along the way?

I think the shot could use a lot more bokeh haha But nothing much you can do la if you only bring one lens, I always face this problem too, and missing shots

Great photos as usual man
Love #1 and #4!
Imho, these particular batches of photos could just some slightly higher exposure.
#1 will be awesome if you can add some artificial sunlight to the upper right corner
The bug in #4 should be a stilt legged fly too, but I've never seen a yellow one, awesome!

Awesome shots bro, especially #2!
That's a Plexippus paykuhli (Greater Housefly Catcher) spider. I've seen a lot of these in Penang, but not even one here in PJ, weird
You are on the way already yo hehe~
These shots are very well taken, but could benefit more from better diffused light, which will decrease the harsh shadows casted by the leaves.
Maybe can crop a little bit more and also brighten the shadows using LR~
You're doing great, keep it up!

As for mosquitoes, I apply mosquito repellent (which is pretty much useless based on my experience) haha, I wear long sleeve, long pants, and gloves (very annoying and itchy when they sting your hands while you are shooting) XD

Same here, I have one big spot inside the VF @_@
I suspect it got there while doing sensor cleaning lol, have to bug Yannick to help get it out...
Although its quite annoying... but at least it will become OOF when I use the VF

Applies also to macro yo haha, since we always shoot at F16... one photo still okay haha, but when all of them are like that, there will be risks of missing some of those damn spots
Hope yours will be cleaned well and soon!

Did you lower the brightness of your notebook screen while you did your editing bro? haha
I think the 1st shot has very good potential to better by increasing exposure, up a bit of yellow, and add a little bit of artificial sunlight

Yeah, my notebook will lag too when the healing or brush tool is used too much on a single photo T_____T

Bug him lol, noneed give him face

Another great set of photos bro
Love shots #2-#4. Subjects are good, lighting and composition are well thought of too

I think the spider in #1 is eating something, maybe can take some shots too, upclose ones?

As for ID, its a bit hard from the current angle haha, usually for ID shots you have to take photos like the one below, so that all the features and patterns can be seen clearly:

Spider- Menemerus fulvus ♀ (Grey Housefly Jumper) 2 by PF T.J., on Flickr

However, #2 and #3 is a crab spider, they are quite easy to tell based on their (i) eye arrangement of 2 rolls (2 on top, 6 below); (ii) their 1st and/or 2nd pair of legs will often "spread out" like seen in your photo; (iii) their movements, crab spiders move sideways like crabs haha, hence the name... very interesting

Keep it up!
There's always new insects/spiders to see everyday hehe~~

Too cheap? Or too expensive?
Haven't been following up the DF lately haha

Morning spam! A pair of Agriocnemis femina damselflies~


Agriocnemis femina ♂ by PF T.J., on Flickr


Agriocnemis femina ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

Interestingly, these are only the two forms of this particular species, there are two more forms which I am too lazy to edit haha

Been raining very heavily lately, so I'd have to make do with common house spiders haha


Plexippus petersi ♂ by PF T.J., on Flickr