Deer Fly

[Jody Melanson]

http://jmelanson.smugmug.com/photos/333178703_oJdyy-O.jpg

Model = Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Exposure Time = 1/200"
F Number = F20
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Metering Mode = Spot
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 150mm + 3 Tubes + reversed 50/1.8
Color Space = sRGB
Exposure Mode = Manual exposure
Handheld
Stack of 6 images
Used CombineZM to stack

[Beth Goffe]

Oh wow, this is just the coolest image! The colors in the compound eyes are so dramatic. It's threatening and beautiful at the same time.

[Dan Brown]

Very Cool! Jody! Could you enlighten me on "stacking images" I am not familiar with this technique, but I like it! Dan Brown

[Anita Rakestraw]

Wow, really cool, Jody!! Did you stack in order to get everything sharp, or was there another reason? Bothers me just a little that its head is tilted ever so slightly to our right....if there is a reason for this, please share!! :D :confused:

[Julie Kenward]

Gorgeous detail! I wouldn't mind seeing it straightened out as well but it's a very small distraction.

[Amy DeStefanis]

Oooh - I got goose bumps. Very cool.

Amy D.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Jody, excellent work here. Incredible details and superb BG colors.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

This is excellent in all respects! Could you say more about your image stacking technique?

[Ed Vatza]

Sounds terrific but what happened to the image? Where did it go?

[Gus Cobos]

Excellent, very well done. I like the up close and in your face look...:eek: You have razor sharp details and great colors. I sure would not like to tick this guy off...:eek: he might just have me for lunch...:D:p;):)
Excellent...:cool:

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Wow, now this is extreme macro !
Lovely details, tack sharp & nice colours.
Good for u that the fly posed patiently.

TFS.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

And where has the second feeler disappeared...?
(the fly's right feeler)

[Jody Melanson]

Very Cool! Jody! Could you enlighten me on "stacking images" I am not familiar with this technique, but I like it! Dan Brown

Sorry for the delayed response, I'm up at the cottage. :) Stacking is when you take multiple images at different depths, then use a program such as the great free CombineZM to provide a much deeper DOF than is possible from one image.

[Jody Melanson]

Wow, really cool, Jody!! Did you stack in order to get everything sharp, or was there another reason? Bothers me just a little that its head is tilted ever so slightly to our right....if there is a reason for this, please share!! :D :confused:

It is slightly tilted to the right to just drive you nuts, Anita. :D Nope no reason. :) Yes stacking will provide you with a much greater depth of field than is possible with one image, especially at this magnification. (about 7:1)

[Jody Melanson]

This is excellent in all respects! Could you say more about your image stacking technique?

Thanks Axel, check my other replies....

[Jody Melanson]

And where has the second feeler disappeared...?
(the fly's right feeler)

You can see it as a dark spot on the left. I didn't take enough images to have it show up.

[Dan Brown]

Thanks Jody for the info on CombineZM! I got it and can't wait to shoot for some stacks! Dan Brown