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Renate Laaks posted in the group Macro Photography

• a year ago

Mantis on tumeric leaf.

LrC edits: Brightened the mantis and brightened the background with a radial gradient mask. Applied denoise tool.
Gear: Canon EOS 5DM4, Canon EF 100mm/L macro.
Settings: F8, 1/125 sec, ISO 1600. Single image. Natural light.

#MacroPhotography #CloseupPhotography

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- Rosalie Rothner
  a year ago
  
  I love your composition here! Were you using a tripod, or was it shot handheld? These macro lenses have such razor thin focus planes, it can be so difficult to get the focus 100% at the right spot. And then you have a moving subject too.
  - Renate Laaks
    a year ago
    
    Thank you, Rosalie. It was handheld. I find photographing insects in situ does not give me the time to fiddle with a tripod. It is also an early morning shot when insects move a little less. The mauve color behind the mantis, is the turmeric flower that provided the pleasing backdrop.
    - Rosalie Rothner
      a year ago
      
      That’s a good idea, I’ll need to start getting out early in the morning to catch the little guys while they are still cold and sleepy 🙂