hoverfly shots !

[Caveman]

A couple of shots taken this morning, hope it is ok for viewing

Any comments are welcomed.


Portrait shots

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In-flight shots

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[Caveman]

I like this one best, it seems like he is avoiding me by turning left but…but he put on the wrong hand signal. Hahahaha.. it makes my laugh and laugh… what do you think ?

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[noordin]

Beautiful! The eyes are so, so big.

[Freaky]

I like 4 and 5 best...

1-2 nice angle but oof at tail

Last one is funny, remind me of my cat

[Ming]

Whoa you caught them flying! Amazing.. Really nice

[yannick]

wahhhhhh.....lovely shot...so kawaiii the in flight shot...aiseh...poison already tim...

[sampoerna]

So beautiful, look like staged shot.

Can I download them to be my wallpaper? :D

[ckii96]

Amazing! Hoverflies in flight, that's really tough to do indeed. I haven't got any clear pics of those yet. :D

[qqmeng]

one question .... how many try you hv made for these yat lau kap mou tak ting photos?

[Caveman]

Beautiful! The eyes are so, so big.

thanks, yup, their eyes are real big only thru macro lens. hehe..

I like 4 and 5 best...

1-2 nice angle but oof at tail

Last one is funny, remind me of my cat

In fact i would say not enough DOF.

Whoa you caught them flying! Amazing.. Really nice

Thanks

wahhhhhh.....lovely shot...so kawaiii the in flight shot...aiseh...poison already tim...

Quickly grab a macro lens

So beautiful, look like staged shot.

Can I download them to be my wallpaper? :D

Sure, bro.

Amazing! Hoverflies in flight, that's really tough to do indeed. I haven't got any clear pics of those yet. :D

Well, make friend with him first before you shoot. Make a lot more easier.

one question .... how many try you hv made for these yat lau kap mou tak ting photos?

Can't recall, I view and delete away unwanted shots on the spot. I guess 100 or more probably.

[mospeada]

whoa..:0 .....nice job here........just like human eyes.....wahhaa.......

[JackJack]

cavey recently into flying bug shot, nice:D

[ShaolinTiger]

Could you share with us what's your method for taking in flight shots?

The results are spectacular!

[alvinlau]

Amazing flight shots! I tried before but never success..........

[ckchowov]

Wah! another 'flying' model...and she is wearing sun glasses! Keng!

[alancheong7]

hola! :?
Given the 'size' (:D :D :D ) and flying speed of this chap, the OOF is acceptable

#2, #3 (cun bokeh, that proboscis thingy reminds me of speed booms of jets! :D ), #4, #5 .... oh! and the wrong signal! :D

Lotsa hard work here :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:

[Caveman]

whoa..:0 .....nice job here........just like human eyes.....wahhaa.......

thanks

cavey recently into flying bug shot, nice:D

haha.... more challenging mah :D

Could you share with us what's your method for taking in flight shots?

The results are spectacular!

No special technique shooting in-flight hoverfly. First of all, you got to find one, haha. then you need a small chair if they are hovering in bushes near ground. It is going to take you a long time shooting it. Usually they will hovering on the same spot for few seconds. Manual focus is suggested as you can pre-focus first the spot. Wait till they come back again to the same spot and click. This fella is quite sensitive to flash, the moment you fire the flash he is out of you frame. Make friend with him first by firing many shots while he is resting or in the air. Do not go too near, start from a comfortable distance, firing some shots, then slowly move nearer and shoot again.
All of the above shots are taken with hand held. You can use tripod if you want.

Simple right ? What are you waiting for ?


Amazing flight shots! I tried before but never success..........

haha.... try the above method.

Wah! another 'flying' model...and she is wearing sun glasses! Keng!

I guess is he, big eyes and both near together is male.

hola! :?
Given the 'size' (:D :D :D ) and flying speed of this chap, the OOF is acceptable

#2, #3 (cun bokeh, that proboscis thingy reminds me of speed booms of jets! :D ), #4, #5 .... oh! and the wrong signal! :D

Lotsa hard work here :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up: :thumbs_up:

thanks, killing time mah.. :D

[ShaolinTiger]

Simple right ? What are you waiting for ?

Waiting for Nikkor 200mm f/4 to fall to my lap haha.

[Aaron]

wow...great shoot...the hoverfly in flight is the best...and they are hard to focus as well.. really no idea how u did it..:rolleyes:

[noruazumi]

caveman, i bleed to death seeing yout shots!! :nosebleed:
u r the macro-genius! congrats!!

[Levin]

in-flight shots are astounding! :0 :jaw: :Eyecrazy:

[Caveman]

wow...great shoot...the hoverfly in flight is the best...and they are hard to focus as well.. really no idea how u did it..:rolleyes:

just need to practice, practice and practice... :D

caveman, i bleed to death seeing yout shots!! :nosebleed:
u r the macro-genius! congrats!!

haha..not really hard lor brother. with more practice and patience, you should able to do the same.

in-flight shots are astounding! :0 :jaw: :Eyecrazy:

thanks Levin.

[Kingsley]

I miss Caveman's macros. Thanks for posting them.

Superb, as usual.

When can you lead another macro shoot outing, Caveman ?

[Caveman]

When can you lead another macro shoot outing, Caveman ?

thanks kingsley, will organize one but need to find a location first.

Also, I am waiting for you to show me your 200mm. :D

[Kingsley]

thanks kingsley, will organize one but need to find a location first. Also, I am waiting for you to show me your 200mm. :D

Can fix one outing this Saturday ?

I am sure alot of us here wants to "pai sifu". :D

[Caveman]

Can fix one outing this Saturday ?



Sorry to say this Sat I am not free. Going to PC fair with wifey to pick up some stuffs. Probably next Sat. :(

[Kingsley]

That will be great, Caveman.

I wonder if there are others who would be interested to join in. Maybe we should start a new thread on this.