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September 2, 2016
strike a pose by Robert-Eede is an outstanding macro photograph of a hornet with amazing details.
Featured by JustACapharnaum
Description
This is a Hornet , I've wanted to take a photo of one of these for years. The 1st and only time I have had the opportunity to take a photo of one was 2 years ago, I set myself up, was just about to take a photo and it flew off !!
When I take photos with such high magnification, I try to brace myself on something firm, use mirror lock up (Which stops mirror slap ) And I also always hold my breath to minimize any movement for the sharpest possible image. I don't use a tripod for macro work as they are slow and cumbersome(by the time I set it up, whatever I was photographing has moved and probably had babies by then!)
This specimen was captured at great dixter garden in Sussex. It had damaged wings so it couldn't fly, it also posed for me beautifully
When I take photos with such high magnification, I try to brace myself on something firm, use mirror lock up (Which stops mirror slap ) And I also always hold my breath to minimize any movement for the sharpest possible image. I don't use a tripod for macro work as they are slow and cumbersome(by the time I set it up, whatever I was photographing has moved and probably had babies by then!)
This specimen was captured at great dixter garden in Sussex. It had damaged wings so it couldn't fly, it also posed for me beautifully
Image size
8688x5792px 27.02 MB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 5DS R
Shutter Speed
1/100 second
Aperture
F/13.0
Focal Length
65 mm
ISO Speed
400
Date Taken
Aug 29, 2016, 3:11:08 PM
Sensor Size
36mm
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Incredible shot