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Tiny World

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 14, 2014229 views5 comments

While exploring the Umpqua National Forest near my home one fall day, I noticed this group of tiny, inch-tall mushrooms and knelt down for a closer look. When I saw the even tinier fly, I began shooting while laying flat on the ground, edging closer and closer until I had reached the maximum magnification of the 100mm macro lens, with ground moss blocking the bottom part of the lens.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 14, 2014 at 8:51 PM

Really well composed, Thomas. Great job on the low, upward perspective and getting the fly so sharp.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on April 15, 2014 at 8:15 AM

I love the low angle, great composition and a wonderful shot.

Ray

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on April 19, 2014 at 7:02 PM

Great job shooting on your belly

Thank goodness, this was just a crane fly (or close relative) and not a GIANT Mosquito

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on April 21, 2014 at 3:17 PM

Excellent selective focus. This works well IMO.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on April 22, 2014 at 3:43 AM

A very evocative, moody image, Thomas, executed extremely well with great detail in the insect. Love the perspective especially.

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