[Daryl Human]

Been going through those links, some awesome information there.
Once again thanks Neal, you have made it alot easier for me and anyone else who reads this post to find some really great and valuable information.

Daryl

[Daryl Human]

Thanks for the detailed response Neal. You have certainly covered quite a bit there. I will no doubt be researching the points you have mentioned. Looks like I have still got tones to learn about Macro photography. Going to be really interesting.

Daryl

[Daryl Human]

Could this be of any value?

[Daryl Human]

Hi Daryl

By no means an expert here – I tend to do as your mates  though I use a  tank with  aerator  to make sure any aquatic bugs  make it home . Plugs into a voltage convertor in the van.

Live airborne bugs go in a container with bits of egg carton( places for them to hang and hide)

On stream – from your pics – a couple of things – looks like you had the bug ( is that a caddis?)  in bright light. So you have two issues – high contrast  –  from the bright light ( so dark shadows and white areas from the bright light on the wet surfaces.

You could try taking the same pic but in the shade- that would reduce the contrast and –  depending on your camera setup- add a polarizing filter  to reduce the glare/hot spots a little.

Other option in the same situation – carry a peice of  frosted white plastic or mylar and use that to to block the sun a bit and reduce the contrast and highlights a bit.

hope that helps

Will

Hi Will,

Yip, I think its what most fly fisherman immitate with a Green Rockworm pattern.

I tried to “shade” the subject with the shadow cast by my body.
What I have also been trying to do, is, make use of the histogram on my camera. My images were really cr@p, but have improved a little just by learning some of the functions and there uses. (Takes a little more time to learn the 20D

[Daryl Human]

Great topic to discuss Daryl.  That thread above is specifically addressing “non” macro applications for “macro” lenses and is a bit specialized.  In regards to general nature macro photography please tell us what camera and/or lenses you have and I would be happy to start a discussion.  Also, what are your goals with macro?

Hi Neal,

My setup as follows:

1.) Canon 20D, 2gig Card, 17-85 EFS F4/5.6 lens, Speedlight 420EX Flash, Manfrotto Tripod, Polarizing Filter.  
2.) Sony W80, Underwater Housing, 2Gig Card, Sony Mini Tripod, Monster Pod. I mostly use this on the streams/rivers.

Nothing fancy, just a basic kit.

So my goals with macro functions are particularly on stream, when the fishing is tough and its really actually better to just take pics of stuff you find in/around the river. I would like my pics to have a good balance, get the exposure correct and DOF, which was something I have been battling with a little, especially with the DSLR.

Would I be able to correct the images with a product like CS3?
I know that I cannot get a polarizing filter for my P&S, what can I do to work around this, particularly on the river.

Look forward to hearing your views.

[Daryl Human]

Thanks Dusty, I had forgotten about that thread, didn’t think to check again.

[Daryl Human]

Any pointers?????

[Daryl Human]

We are at the opposite end of the season change, going into summer.
Still got beautiful colors though.

[Daryl Human]

Small resemblance to a stimulator there!
Good looking fly! Nice and bouyant!

[Daryl Human]

I sometimes carry this with me on the stream, but only ever use it on my P&S Sony.

http://www.monsterpod.co.uk/

I think its pretty cool!

[Daryl Human]

Thanks for explanation John 🙂

[Daryl Human]

Those shots are really great, particularly like the mid-flight (second last) shot!
How do you do it? (maintain focus on the subject while moving the camera)

[Daryl Human]

I’m keen to take part in this one, but I think that it would have to be weekly or even fort nightly to prevent it from dragging out too long?

[Daryl Human]

Thanks David, I will give it a bash this evening 🙂

[Daryl Human]

Wow, awesome replies guys, especially yours Neal. Thanks – its makes whole lot more sense now. I do still have stacks to learn about my current set up!

The effect a fish eye lense gives – is that because the glass is curved?
What causes the distortion?

[Daryl Human]

So if I understand this correctly, all lenses are zoom lenses?
The only difference is the focal length?
If this is infact the case,

[Daryl Human]

Well done Zach! You’re doing a great job with the Pod Casts!

I really enjoy listening to your PCs, and always look forward to the next one!
Are you going to be doing a follow on from your very first PC any time?

[Daryl Human]

Thanks for posting this! Its a really great trick!

[Daryl Human]

Hi fellas,

I’ve been looking around for a nice new toy for a while now, something to spoil myself with a little.
I’ve also, recently been introduced to “smaller” streams, and really enjoy this type of fly fishing.

My good mate let me fish his Scott on one of our streams last year, since then I’ve been eyeing it out.

What other brands manufacture fiber glass rods, besides Scott?

TIA!

D

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