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Renate Laaks posted in the group Macro Photography
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.![]()
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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.
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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 🙂
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Jacques van der Westhuizen posted in the group Street Photography
Taking the Stairs
Photo taken during the recent Street Photography workshop at Arts on Main with Danie on 8 June 2024Fujifilm X-T3, Fujinon 35mm F/2
ISO-160, F/5, 1/40
#streetphotography
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Jacques, I don’t know why we always choose the coldest day of the year to run a street photography course, but it played in ouyr hands here. The person walking up the stairs with hands in pockets adds a nice touch. The structural elements are sharp, contrasting with the motion blur of the subject from using a slow shutter…Read More
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Thank you for the kind critique.
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Fantastic shot, Jacques!
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Thank you Jako.
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Renate Laaks posted in the group Macro Photography
This picture dates back to October 2021. These wasps were nesting close to our backdoor and I had such fun observing them, observing their habits and photographing at the same time. This is a 2 image hand held focus stack which allowed all three the larvae to be in focus. I have decided to revisit some older work to experiment with the newer…Read More
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Renate, it’s crucial for photographers to frequently revisit their older work. Firstly, to gauge your growth, and sometimes, after a fresh edit or crop, you might realise you had a gem like this macro shot all along! Congratulations on your feature!
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This is an absolutely stunning shot, and you are really brave for getting so close to a wasp nest! The Canon 100mm Macro lens it is such a great lens, I love mine too.
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Thank you, Rosalie! I took the picture early in the morning when they are still fairly lethargic. It reduces the risk somewhat. Later in the day they are quite aggressive and take a menacing posture by aligning their stings in the direction of the perceived threat.
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John Griffin posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Hunting at Sunset
5DMk4, Tamron 150-600mm at 600mm, 1/800 sec at F6.3, ISO 4000
Sitting at a waterhole at last light, he suddenly appeared and started walking towards a heard of impala. Very little time to get the shot and the long grass made focusing extremely tricky.
#johngriffin #wildlifePhotography
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Glorious light! Well done with your feature John!
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Thank you!
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Wow, incredible!
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Thanks Riette
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Beautiful.
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Thanks Luke
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Another great shot! I love the light, and also the intense expression of concentration.
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Thank you!
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Winifred Harms posted in the group Food Photography
“If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars an all the heavens” Robert Browning.
Baked and styled by Chef Nicolaas van der Walt.![]()
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Luke Brouwers posted in the group Fine Art Photography
“Laundry Day”
Two of my own images edited and blended together in Photoshop.
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Bruna Mentrup posted in the group Wildlife Photography
Brag File
It’s Friday, and it’s time to share some amasing images captured by our DPC members during our Chobe Safari in Botswana in March this year. We were there for eight days and went out early every morning and every afternoon until we were blessed with the most beautiful sunsets before we returned to our Hotel.
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Unforgetable memories, thanks Bruna
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Pieter Uys posted in the group Videography
Latest project that I filmed and edited for the Shoprite Group. We went through 14 drafts and the client wanted to make the video as short as possible.
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Pieter, your storytelling is simple and effective without unnecessary embellishments or excess. Exactly what I would want as a client. I wish more photographers would realize the importance of simple storytelling.
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Dankie Daan
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Love the lighting
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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.