Tarsus and tarsal claws, Eupholus magnificus

Charles Krebs · Post by **Charles Krebs** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:04 pm

I hope no one ever looks at my feet this closely!

Canon 65mm MPE, Canon 50D. 5X on sensor. 72 images at f/4, Zerene Stacker.

eurythyrea · Post by **eurythyrea** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 3:42 pm

Charles, I enjoyed this one and the "Mantis foreleg" too! I've also tried MP-E for high magnification stacking, and found f/2.8 the best. Although I had to do more shots of course.

Nikola

jotafoto · Post by **jotafoto** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:58 pm

Charles is incredible. How clean are your photos. Seems that you have polished the surface of the claw. The perfect light, composition. a delight to see your photos.
Greetings.

Javier.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 1:29 am

Beautiful image!
Was this shot with continuous light? How was the diffusion?

Regards,
Barry

mrwildie · Post by **mrwildie** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 2:26 am

The detail in this shot is simply stunning. Weevils have the most amazing feet.

I think this might be a case of engaging brain before opening mouth... but what does MPE (Canon 64mm MPE) stand for?

Gary.

Craig Gerard · Post by **Craig Gerard** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:17 am

Gary wrote:... but what does MPE (Canon 64mm MPE) stand for?

http://www.the-digital-picture.com/revi ... eview.aspx

Craig

lauriek · Post by **lauriek** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:44 am

Graham46 · Post by **Graham46** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 11:35 am

I didnt know the MPE 65 could still be that sharp at 5x... good to know!

Charles Krebs · Post by **Charles Krebs** » Thu Feb 03, 2011 8:52 pm

Barry,

Was this shot with continuous light? How was the diffusion?

Sort of a combination. The subject was illuminated with electronic flash. Basically a 1/2 cylinder of Lee diffusion filter over the top with a flash hitting the surface. A piece of what paper was placed just under the subject to provide some fill and to define the claws. A long exposure was used and a dim continuous light was directed to the wall a couple feet behind the subject Since this light was much "warmer" than the flash it produced a reddish color background.