Want critique Head of a jewel beetle (Perotis lugubris).

[Mandarax]

Head of a jewel beetle (Perotis lugubris). The insect was alive, it moved the mandibles while I have taken the photo stacking. But I liked this. I have using a mini-studio with the camera connected to the computer and I use Smart Shooter to take automatic stack pictures. Canon EOS 7D with Canon 100 mm f 2.8 USM (non L).

 

[nataliaflejszar&Photo]

Hello Mandarax . I like the picture, it's beautiful and well done macro for me

 

[Greg]

Very close, great shot ! How did you stack a insect alive ?

 

[Yohanna_D]

whow! an impressive close up!

 

[Greg Shchepanek]

Wow! So up close and personal I love seeing the eyes

 

[Helix_2648]

Impressive macro! Very sharp eyes and details as well.

 

[Mandarax]

Some beetles are very docile. At least, keep them in the dark for one day (a cardboard box is good, to allow breathing) then prepare everything (camera on the stand and the lights) then make a mini environment for the insect (leaves background and a tiny branch). Put the insect on the support and take the pictures as fast as possible, how ever the insect is still dormant. Sometimes success, sometimes failure. Not works with all insects.

 

[Helix_2648]

Some beetles are very docile. At least, keep them in the dark for one day (a cardboard box is good, to allow breathing) then prepare everything (camera on the stand and the lights) then make a mini environment for the insect (leaves background and a tiny branch). Put the insect on the support and take the pictures as fast as possible, how ever the insect is still dormant. Sometimes success, sometimes failure. Not works with all insects.

Great tip! Good to know. I never have heared about this. Does it help to put the box in the fridge for one night?

 

[Mandarax]

It may be a solution, for some species. Not for all. Agrilus biguttatus dies in fridge. Other species of Agrilus get all vitality back in 20 seconds. No time for preparation. In no time, they started to move antennae, legs, then started to fly. Hint! If you want to photograph easy flying species, always keep the window closed. They will try to fly to the window.