Doing the macro
 

Hi, I am a newbie here...and have just gathered the courage to share some photo shots that I have taken, for some constructive critique...though that has taken me some time...*grin*

Anyway, I would just like to ask...I am very interested in taking pictures of insects; grasshoppers, butterflies, ladybirds...which is common at my place...my problem is, I am quite clumsy in my movements...and by the time I settle down and set my camera, my model insect would have flown away...either that, or the sound of 'click' of my camera would have scared them...and I don't have a good picture...

Is there anything I can do so that I do not scare my un-aware victims away?...I tried zooming from a distance, but even that, creates the slightest sound...and they fly...

Hence, I never EVER have a good shot of any insects whatsoever...only dead ones...:(

lessajinomoto,

Firstly, welcome to WPF, I'm glad you plucked up courage. As for your insect problem, this has been discussed in this thread:
http://www.worldphotographyforum.com...hread.php?t=32

There's plenty of other information in the macro photography sub-forum that you may find useful.

Duncan

Welcome to the forum. All wildlife of whatever sort is difficult so learn from others on the forum and keep trying and enjoying.

Welcome to WPF Lessajinomoto - Duncan points you to a good thread that should help. I notice the photo of you in the Kimono is taken with a Nikon D40x. Is that your camera? If so then you could try a zoom or fixed lens with an extension tube - this will enable you to stand further back from the subject yet get good magnification. You will need to practice focusing on something before you try it out - anything will do - a page of a book or newspaper is fine. Then when you can recognise the distance try outside. I would also use a monopod or tripod.

Hello lessajinomoto, a very warm welcome to the forum.

Dearest Duncan,

Yes, thanks for informing me...I will visit that link to learn some tricks...

Dearest andy153,

I hope it is ok with you that I reply your comment on the page with the Kimono photo...I think it is easier for me to follow through, from there...thanks for your advice!!...

To Saphire, Miketoll, Duncan, and andy153,
Thanks so much for your very warm welcome!!...I'm enjoying WPF already!!...

Mostly I'd say it is practice and luck can play a good deal too. Some days I'll go out and not be able to get anywhere near anything, other days a number of good things come together. Don't try to rush it and remember unless you are out there trying you aren't going to get any chance.