In reply to Post #1580
Thanks all. Jumping spiders are one of my favourite subjects and it all comes down to a matter of patience eventually they will stop long enough to get a couple of shots off. The frustrating thing is when they jump onto the camera

The vast majority of macro photographers dont chill the insects down prefering to shoot them in their natural enviroment as it adds to the challange. With the lens i use i need to be within 4 inches of the subject so their is alot of failed attempts but it is much more rewarding when you do finally get the shot you were after.

Heres a couple more.

Hoverfly sipping some sugar water i sprayed on a leaf

In reply to Post #1578
Heres a few more.

In reply to Post #1577
It may be something to do with the share settings on flickr, just trying to sort it now. Thanks for your help.

In reply to Post #1000
Finally

All are alive and in their natural enviroment. 350D and Canons MPe-65 macro lens taken around x3 magnification handheld with flash (Canons MT24ex Twin Flash with homemade diffusers). Keeps me occupied when the fishings slow.

Damsel Fly Portrait


Wasp Beetle


Sleeping Nomada Bee Portrait