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My first attempt at Macro Photography

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over all I am happy. Whats your thoughts. Im using a Nikon l20 coolpix and used an led ring light with a background all natural light. The back drop is short black Velvet in a 3 foot crochet ring. No light box.

bulethead.jpg

 

attractor.jpg

 

caddis.jpg

 

classicsalmonfly.jpg

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looks great and also looks like you are progressing quite nicely in your tying

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looks great and also looks like you are progressing quite nicely in your tying

 

 

Thanks!!!!! Im not using really great equipment for the shots but I am havin a blast :) :yahoo:

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hey man go ahead and get a sky/baby blue backdrop.

 

your flies will turn out much sharper that is a promise.

 

 

Really?!?!?! Sweet!! Whats a good material for that? Can I just use a sheet or somethin?

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I agree about the backdrop. You can use a denim shirt, construction paper, felt, etc. That light/medium blue does seem to be the best neutral color backdrop for most colored flies. Although I've used tan and different types of wood for backgrounds if the fly color allows and doesn't blend in.

Also, it seems like some of the shots could benefit from a little lighting from above to better show off the fly.

Nice ties for sure.

 

Kirk

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Great flies and pictures, have you considered using a smaller f-stop (higher number) to increase the depth of field?

 

- Charlie

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Great flies and pictures, have you considered using a smaller f-stop (higher number) to increase the depth of field?

 

- Charlie

I only have a point and shoot camera :(

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I only have a point and shoot camera :(

 

Nice shots, great looking flies. As you start getting more into Macro, you may want to start looking for an inexpensive DSLR, as a point and shoot has it's limits. Both Canon and Nikon make some great entry level DSLR that aren't all that expensive. A dedicated Macro Lens though can cost more than the camera. If you haven't done so yet, get a tripod as well.

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Hi Team

 

Some good suggestions have already been made. Lighting is a huge key to any photography and holds true with Macro photography as well. It's a good first go and the flies are tied nicely. Hope you post again soon and show us that second round of photos.

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