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Macro
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Like all other types of photography, shooting insects in macro mode is fascinating in that it enables the photographer to capture moments from life which otherwise go unnoticed or are inaccessible. Such as Insects enjoying the spring sun.
Photos
by Marina Parha and George J. Reclos
Shooting
Data:
1. Camera: Nikon D3x
Lens: AF Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/500 sec - f/9, Aperture priority mode
Flash: SB800 in TTL/BL/FTP (high speed synchronization) mode, with diffuser dome attached.
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.
2. Camera: Nikon D3x
Lens: AF Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 160
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/320 sec - f/8, Manual mode
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL/BL/FP (high speed flash synchronization) mode with diffuser dome attached.
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.
3. Camera: Nikon D3x
Lens: AF Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/200 sec - f/8, Aperture priority mode
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL/BL/FP (high speed flash synchronization) mode with diffuser dome attached.
Image: NEF edited in DxO 6.2 then Photoshop CS5, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.
4.Camera: Nikon D3x
Lens: AF Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 100
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/60 sec - f/9, Aperture priority mode
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL/BL/FP (high speed flash synchronization) mode with diffuser dome attached.
Image: NEF edited in DxO 6.2, then Photoshop CS5, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.
5. Camera: Nikon D3x
Lens: AF Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 250
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/250 sec - f/11, Manual mode.
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL/BL/FP (high speed flash synchronization) mode with diffuser dome attached.
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.
6. Camera: Nikon D3x
Lens: AF Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/800 sec - f/6.3, Aperture priority mode.
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL/BL/FP (high speed flash synchronization) mode with diffuser dome attached.
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized.
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Camera: Nikon D3x
Lens: AF Tamron 180mm f/3.5 Macro 1:1
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Shutter speed - aperture: 1/1000 sec - f/6.3, Aperture priority mode.
Flash: SB-800 in i-TTL/BL/FP (high speed flash synchronization) mode with diffuser dome attached.
Image: NEF edited in Photoshop CS4, levels adjusted, sharpening added saved as JPEG and resized. | 
