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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:00 am Post subject: Trip to Macro heaven - Agumbe 2017 |
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I shifted back to my home town after a 5 1/2 yr stint outside for work. This meant I was reunited with my camera gear full time. To utilize this time, I decided to visit one of the macro heavens in India. Its a place called Agumbe which lies in Someshwara Wild Life Sanctuary in Karnataka. It is called the "Cherrapunji of the South" as it holds the title of record rainfall.
More info about Agumbe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agumbe
I went with a group called KCRE which is a local group in Agumbe.
My detailed Part 1 blog is here for those interested in behind the scenes.
http://anvancy.com/macro-expedition-no-1-agumbe/
if you are interested in the trip vlog then I have it too here:
https://youtu.be/RB4ksJxaGaI
Part 1 of the photos.
Bicolored Frog
An unique jumping spider
Camouflaged Hawk moth.
Up close with the Two Tailed Spider.
Leech portrait. (there were lot of them at the camp site).
Stick Insect
Golden Backed Frog
Fresh moulted Cicada. (image rotated horizontal for aesthetic purpose)
Leaf mimic katydid
More images are in pipeline.
All photos with Canon 80D, 100mm, Venus KX800.
Thanks
Anvancy _________________ www.anvancy.com
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ChrisR Site Admin
Joined: 14 Mar 2009 Posts: 7619 Location: Near London, UK
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:06 am Post subject: |
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Nice set. I'm glad the leech was sunny-side-up. _________________ Chris R |
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Ken Ramos

Joined: 27 Jul 2006 Posts: 7058 Location: lat=35.4005&lon=-81.9841
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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An interesting set of photographs, I really enjoyed seeing the cicada  |
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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:47 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Chris.
Well it enjoyed our blood first. This one is sort of a tummy full photo. It was leech paradise. One time after a trail, I put some water on my gum boots to clean the mud. My guide had warned not to do that. Next thing I know, leeches have invaded my foot. They had a gala time.
Thanks Ken.
That cicada photo was taken during our first night trail and right outside the camp hall. I forgot to take the mandatory vertical photo from upfront. _________________ www.anvancy.com
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zzffnn

Joined: 22 May 2014 Posts: 1660 Location: Texas USA
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Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2017 5:54 am Post subject: |
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Beautiful images! Thank you for sharing!
After you used flash, did some subjects run away? Or did majority of them just move around a bit and settle down again? I am learning and just curious. |
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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2017 12:42 am Post subject: |
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zzffnn wrote: | Beautiful images! Thank you for sharing!
After you used flash, did some subjects run away? Or did majority of them just move around a bit and settle down again? I am learning and just curious. |
Well my flash looks like this. photo is not from this trip but from some other. We are having tea and I have extended the arms to release the tension.
Now that you have seen the flash, half the subjects run away as I approach with this thing. But many subjects are curious to see something odd. Many move around and settle.so some patience is required. It can be a hit or miss situation too.
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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 3:03 am Post subject: |
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New set of photos:
Robberfly with kill.
A colorful Cicada.
A pillbug with iridovirus.
Fulgoridae Kalidasa lanata
Fishing Spider
Giant wood spider with bee kill
Grasshopper
Planthopper
Thanks _________________ www.anvancy.com
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ChrisR Site Admin
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 3:09 am Post subject: |
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Very nice. Did you use any stacking with these? _________________ Chris R |
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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 5:10 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Chris. No. All are single shots handheld. Either it was raining, or it was windy. So stacking was not an option most of the times. _________________ www.anvancy.com
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zzffnn

Joined: 22 May 2014 Posts: 1660 Location: Texas USA
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 8:41 am Post subject: |
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Wow, the 2nd set is even more beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
I knew you used twin macro flash, but never realized they were that long!
I am guessing AFTER firing the flash, at least another half of the critters ran away? So ideally, one wants to get the perfect shot the first time around (as there may not be a 2nd chance)? _________________ Selling my Canon FD 200mm F/2.8 lens |
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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:58 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you.
Well it was a mix.
Some insects will run away as I approach them with my weird contraption.
Some insects will run away after the flash is fired, as you said.
But many are stunned to see something weird. They stay still and will be still if you dont make sudden movements. I had situations where insects crawled up on those arms thinking its a twig. Spiders, katydids,frogs you name it.
I think unlike the MT 24EX, the Venus KX-800 requires a different approach to get close to the subjects. Yes it is a difficult flash to use. The arms can be a pain when you approach in very tight situations.Which is why many now prefer the Yongnuo YN 24 EX.
But given its limitations, I really like two things of my venus flash. The arms can be positioned anywhere and everywhere. Big plus point for my MPE. Atleast my build is good that it has survived torrential rains. For my rainforest trips, I DIYed a raincoat for the flash so that water does not seep in. The on the fly positioning for a rimlight, backlight, cross light, choices are endless. The yongnuo heads can be detached but are limited to the TTL wires. _________________ www.anvancy.com
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Troels

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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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Very nice pictures!
I like your lightning. _________________ Troels Holm, biologist (retired), environmentalist, amateur photographer.
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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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Troels wrote: | Very nice pictures!
I like your lightning. |
Thank you Troels. _________________ www.anvancy.com
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Pitufo
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:04 am Post subject: |
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Super photos Congratulations. |
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anvancy
Joined: 05 Dec 2009 Posts: 351 Location: India
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Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:37 am Post subject: |
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Pitufo wrote: | Super photos Congratulations. |
Thanks.  _________________ www.anvancy.com
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