Wah.. on a dx the focal length will be alot longer oh (x1.5).. focusing will be relatively difficult and slow. But of course.. the results will be stellar if done right... too bad Nikon doesnt have the 135mm f2 like Canon does huhu

Half body shots will be easier.. since the face (especially the eyes) are easier to see


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Sorry duplicated post T___T

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Hmmm if you ask me.. a 85mm f1.8 is a much better pick haha try it for yourself and see what I mean haha
Autofocus is definitely nice to have imho XD

Colourful mantis by PF T.J., on Flickr

Found this bold and beautiful mantis in a garden. After photographing it for awhile I noticed why mantises are so popular among Macro Photographers- they don't really move much, and they will almost certainly "attack" your camera's light diffuser- resulting in great poses


Though I have not tried, I suppose it is not difficult to "encourage" a mantis to show their beautiful threat display stance.


This is pretty much my 2nd encounter with a large mantis (pathetic I know huhu), I hope I will see more of them in the future

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Curved Long-Spined Spider- Macracantha arcuata ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr
This spider is undoubtedly one of the most bizarre and beautiful out there due to its brilliant colours and of course, the two long protruding abdominal spines.


As wonderful as they may be, I am always amazed at how this particular species of spider (along with those of the genus Gasteracantha) manages to survive in the wild- although tough, the weird abdominal shapes actually hinders their movements significantly. The relatively short legs mean that they cannot really handle larger preys and have to rely very heavily on their large web constructions for food.

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

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Black morph of a Pretty Cross Spider- Argiope pulchella ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

Found this spider building her web very strategically on the metal rails directly directly opposite a waterfall- an extremely good way to catch insects that got carried away by the strong airflow generated by the waterfall.

Pale daddy-long-leg spider with egg sac- Smeringopus cf. pallidus ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

Yet another common daddy-long-leg spider that can be found in corners of walls of buildings. The mother is seen holding onto her egg sacs which will hatch in a few weeks time.

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

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Ornamental Coin Spider- Herennia multipuncta ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

The Ornamental Coin spider can be found mostly on tree trunks, although they may sometimes be found on walls of buildings near forest fringes.

To me, these spiders are some of the most bizarre-looking spiders out there! With the unique crown-shaped abdomen and bright pinkish-orange colours; these spiders are sure to grab your attention, if you can notice them!

Check out the underside of this spider here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59583171@N07/15405525346

Laglaise's Garden Spider- Eriovixia laglaizei ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

There were many instances where I have marked the location of a few spiders and their webs so that I could come back and photograph them later. However, many a time I couldn't find them when I came back.
This is when I realized that some spiders tend to eat up/ destroy their own webs. This Laglaise's Garden Spider is seen destroying its on web during an early morning.

Why do they consume and destroy their webs? Perhaps it is to reduce waste of nutrients and also to "cover up" the location of their territory (most spiders tend to hide in leaves just beside their webs- easy to find and preyed upon).


Heavy Jumper- Hyllus sp. ♂ by PF T.J., on Flickr

Heavy Jumpers usually refer to large-sized Jumping Spiders which are often very hairy. They can be very fast when provoked, but most of the time they are very trustful, and don't mind doing their own things while you photograph them~

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Superb shots there! Why we no have anything like this here
I love #1 and #3, especially #3
#2 maybe cramping a little bit too much already haha; and the skies may be a little bit too blue

By the way, not sure whether there are any bird-shooting Nikonians here.. but if you are interested, Kampar is a very nice place for bird-shooting
I have only been working here for a few months but the variety of birds I have seen is pretty shocking

Cannot afford birding lens, too insanely expensive Couldn't get a single shot using my longest (105mm) lens also, despite "formidable" ninja skills T@T

Thanks
Always thought I would get that tag during my time in Mobile Computing

Reinwardt's Argiope Spider with butterfly prey- Argiope reinwardti ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

An adult female Cross Spider working hard to knock out a struggling butterfly that flew into her web.

This particular species of spiders may look thin, fragile and slow, but their webs are large and formidable.

Doleschall's Argiope Spider- Argiope doleschalli ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

A large, female Cross Spider. This particular species of spider is usually found near streams in deeper parts of forests.

This large-sized spider is known to be extremely sensitive, agile in addition to producing very strong webs. It is therefore quite strange that these spiders do not dominate over the other Argiope species.

Rajah Brooke's Birdwing- Trogonoptera brookiana ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

This is Malaysia's National Butterfly, named after Captain James Brooke, a White Rajah of Sarawak.

The female is relatively uncommon compared to the male, and are often larger in size. This photo shows a female having to stay in-flight to sip nectar from a yellow daisy. Due to the large size and heavy weight; the daisy will snap if the female Rajah Brooke decides to land on it lol..

The males of this species can be seen here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/59583171@N07/14962792974

Celebes Leucauge feasting- Leucauge celebesiana ♀ by PF T.J., on Flickr

Celebes Leucauge are not as common as the Decorative Leucauge (Leucauge decorata). However, at higher elevations, Celebes Leucauge seem to thrive a lot better than all its counterparts.

These spiders build mostly horizontal webs, where the spider can be found hanging lazily in the centre.

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Wah, so many shots in one!
My laptop will hang even with 10 shots

Thanks for sharing man!
Okay, now I know who to look out for

Oh I just use Photoshop to stitch
Thanks for sharing, will try it out~

Here's a shot stitched from 5-6 shots:
Kellie Castle by PF T.J., on Flickr


Yeah man, been here for a few months already
I think I know where you usually shoot your macro too
Sure thing, let's go shooting some times, I am still looking for a good macro spot nearby.. the University is not that good since they spray insecticides a lot

Great shots, love #3 the most

Wah sifu

Soso only la haha, I had problems stitching the remaining 3 shots
Thanks for the input, I guess my computer is bogged down by the huge file sizes

Just read up a bit on the Bernizer method, sounds very interesting, will definitely try it out
What is your FB address?

Macro Macro

Green Scarab Beetle- Anomala sp.) by PF T.J., on Flickr

A common, likely female Green Scarab beetle with an attractive, metallic bronze underside and legs.

The beetle may be slow and clumsy, but it is very well protected by its thick and tough armour.

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Tailed Jay- Graphium cf. agamemnon by PF T.J., on Flickr

This beautiful, black and green butterfly is common all the way from India to Southeast Asia. Due to the short life cycle of only 1 month (from egg to adult), this species of butterflies can produce many broods per year.

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Robberfly action by PF T.J., on Flickr

A robberfly about to lift off, probably shocked by the sudden burst of light~

Robberflies are efficient, agile hunters that are so great that they are able to pierce through prey with their sharp proboscis in mid-air!

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Gecko on glass by PF T.J., on Flickr

A gecko climbing a piece of glass. Most geckos are capable of climbing walls and ceilings thanks to their specialized, adhesion-capable toes.

The footpads on each toe are able to form attractive forces with the surfaces which are strong enough to support the weight of the entire gecko body.

The strength of adhesion will increase when water is present in minute quantity.

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Jumping Spider ♀ with prey by PF T.J., on Flickr

This particular scorpion-like Jumper has beautiful, yellowish-green coloration on the body, and the knack to raise its abdomen as seen in photo.

This particular species of spider is known to be extremely stubborn when they are eating (another Jumping Spider in this case)- extremely unwilling to let go of their precious food!

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

A mother Sumatran Two-Tailed Spider (Hersilia sumatrana Jumping Spider ♀ with prey) guarding her egg sac by PF T.J., on Flickr

A plus-sized mother Hersilia sumatrana safeguarding her egg sac, which is extremely well camouflaged like herself.

As the name suggests, Two-Tailed spiders have two long and protruding appendages which look like tails.

These spiders excel at climbing walls and tree trunks, moving at blazingly fast speeds. It is not uncommon to lose sight of the spider within the blink of an eye!

More on Macro Photography here: PixelsDimension
Check out Malaysia's wildlife here: WildLife Malaysia

Probably less kua