Big and Black

[Bobobird]

A big and black bug from the other day. There were literally 100's in the same bush, and 100's in an adjacent bush, and 100's in an adjacent bush, and..... It was an awesome sight.

A group of them fought over right of way but the shots came of oof.

C&C always welcomed and appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

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2. Up close


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[jamn4ex]

Bobo I can better appreciate these now that I tried, this macro stuff is hard. I like 2 and 5 best .

[Bobobird]

Thanks James. Certainly does require a different skill set compared to birds.

[jeeperman]

Bobo, I like the same two the best. Very interesting images. Nice and sharp, great color. Really well done series.

[Bobobird]

Thanks Paul.

[dje]

Bobo, I like the same two the best. Very interesting images. Nice and sharp, great color. Really well done series.

Ditto from me Bobo, interesting shots.

Dave

[Bobobird]

Thanks Dave.

[jprzybyla]

Nice shots Bobo, very interesting series.

[FrankMi]

Hi Bobo, great captures! For the second image in particular, I am interested in the lens, distance to subject, and focal length you used. Thanks!

[Bobobird]

Thanks Joe.

Thanks Frank.

Lens is the
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro (specs here http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/150mm...po-macro-sigma). Distance from subject was about 2 feet but cannot remember exactly. FL was 150.

Point to note is that 2 is a crop of 1 which has a minimal crop for positioning. I do not yet have the courage to go in whisker close.

[FrankMi]

Lens is the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM APO Macro (specs here http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/150mm...po-macro-sigma). Distance from subject was about 2 feet but cannot remember exactly. FL was 150.

Thanks Bobo! That is a mighty fine lens you have there.

[Bobobird]

Thanks Frank. Hoping that the decision to go against the Canon 100/2.8L was the right one.