Graham 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 One of these days I hope to buy the Novoflex tilt shift bellows, which will hopefully allow me to take shots like this and keep all of the flies in focus... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peterjay 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Graham, I don't know how you manage to sleep at night. I can feel vermin crawling up my back just from looking at that picture. I think your future in Hollywood is assured. (And you won't even have to move) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isonychia 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Cool flies, cool photo. Have you ever considered getting one of those LensBabies? They might allow you to shift depth of focus enough to get everything in that shot tack-sharp. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Wow! Graham, Beautiful flies. Take care & ... Tight Lines - Al Beatty www.btsflyfishing.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 SUH-WEET! Awesome looking flies Graham! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ILikeFish 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 I saw those in the B&H catelog a few months ago and got intersted. it will be a little while till i can afford one though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 Thanks guys, I left the flies on the fish tail last night and will try to take a better photo today, before cutting off the hook eyes and points. I had to tye 16 of these for Universal Studios, tyed a few extras, and I'll keep the scrappiest ones, with hooks intact. I shot the photo above at f/22 using a 60mm macro lens, and I'm surprised the dof is so shallow. I would have kept shooting but I had to help my son with homework. I also want to try using a polarizing filter to reduce glare on the wings. I really want to try and take a few cool shots before cutting the hooks. I have a day or so to keep trying before this order is due. Any advice will be greatly appreciated. I think outdoor lighting would help, but the flies easily slide on the fish mount, and risking dropping flies into my lawn is not an option... Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frogfish 0 Report post Posted January 23, 2008 That photo just gives me the creeps, Graham. SO realistic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wulff 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Fantastic work Graham. Have you considered magnets to protect against "losing" any while trying to take images? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayMorr 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Great shot Graham! WoW, nice flies Those are great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks for all of the kind remarks, really helps build my confidence, because I have to deliver these today to Universal Studios. I still haven't made an image that I love, here's a shot from this morning, with the hooks cut off... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redwings1 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2008 creepy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madkasel 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Creepy, indeed! Amazing tie, and definitely have me curious as to what Universal is going to use them for! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
troutgeek 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 Creepy, indeed! Amazing tie, and definitely have me curious as to what Universal is going to use them for! Mothra! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted January 29, 2008 A boy feeds them to his pet spider in a movie that starts filming next week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites