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Hello! Thank you for the video! Is there any difference between the diffusor you always show and the ones that you put directly on the flash (like a cap, hope you know what i mean)?
Same. Rarely do I make it out in the early morning when it's cool and insects are more sedentary. When I see something worth shooting I usually feel I have about 5 seconds to get my shot (if I'm lucky).
A tip if you want to ID the insect - take multiple pictures from multiple angles. The head on shot of a beetle might make a great picture, but you're generally much more likely to get an ID with a dorsal shot.
I actually LOVE the picture at 6:50 lol! I think the straggly petals go perfectly with the kind of straggly hairs of the insect, and I love the colors. Don't get me wrong, I love bright, full, 'perfect' flowers too, but sometimes I think a dead or dying flower adds so much visual interest and makes a shot more unique.
Just like with every single video, everyone always leaves this comment. Just because you like the subject or even the photo as a whole doesn’t mean you can’t communicate its ideas more clearly. It isn’t ugly because its withered, its “ugly” because there is no real direction or focus
@@melody3741 Just like with all art, it's subjective. Just because the piece doesn't match up with the "rules" of the art form (which are definitely useful to know but can always be broken) doesn't mean it's ugly. I really like it and I would honestly hang it on my wall. At the end of the day, it isn't ugly or beautiful. It just is. And then we have opinions about it. In your opinion it's ugly, in my opinion it's beautiful. Neither of us is right or wrong. 🤷 But if you mistake your opinion for fact, THEN you're wrong. 😉
Cannot believe when I look at my older macro shots now how messy the backgrounds where - a lot to be learned on these photographic u- tube tutorials a very clear and informative video there Micael. 👍
Really good advice! Thank you! I have personally done all the mistakes in the past, some I may still keep repeating today at times. But one thing I would like to differ in opinion a little though is that at least in the beginning, as an inexperienced photographer, it was good for me NOT to use flash, as it made me work harder in finding good lighting and figuring out the settings so that I can get a sharp and pleasing image. Yes, it didn't always work out but I learned so much from it and about the settings and functions of my camera. And only later it was the time to add flash! Which again lead me to work hard in figuring out how to use it, how to make the most of all the settings and how to apply them in different situations.
Once again you nailed it. I’m like a sponge right now soaking up as much as I can and trying to apply as many of your tips as possible. BTW, just purchased the v350 as you suggested. Thanks for sharing your experience.
The background one elevates pictures sooo much. If there isn't good enough contrast or it's just too messy I get so sad, since usually it can be fixed by just moving a little as you pointed out. Seriously, I can't tell you how many pictures ended up in trash just because of this. And I shoot flowers! I have all the time in the world T-T
Thank you so very much! Next week I'm getting my macro lens and I will try not to make these mistakes :D :)) I'm sure there are plenty others to make, though.. :D
Great video Micael, I agree with all of the tips except for the use of ring flashes. In my experience, they are great and an easy solution if you know how to handle the exposure.
I had fun working through all of these mistakes. I feel like I had to go through them all to gain the deeper understanding of the limitations they put on my photography. Like a trip down memory lane, I can remember the times I learned these lessons. Excellent video!
Brilliant video, all 8 tips are super useful. About to pull the trigger on a ring flash, not gonna bother now, I'll just add a diffuser to my current flash. Thank you.
Thank you. Im not new to photography...but wanted something less stress than photojournalism...ive been experimenting with macro and im in live with photography again. Thanks for these.
Great video! Thanks for sharing but i want to share something about the 'not minding the background' park. We have seen photographers re-locating the animals such as frogs, snakes, stick insects in our nature park just to have their preferred background and this practice has harmed the natural habitat of the animals. Now our authority has imposed all photographers/visitors to be accompanied by the park ranger. No one is allowed to touch or re-locate the animals/insects in our nature park anymore.
Surely you have noticed this yourself when you review your photos, that the ones with messy backgrounds never look great despite how good the subject is?
I almost made the mistake of buying a ring light flash that cost a lot during the pandemics. Thanks to your videos, I started to use my flash and an improvised diffuser and it all worked out very well for me.
I have no experience in macro phtotography, but your points make sense. Most of the points apply for all type of photography as well. My take away from your video is the flash. I thought twin or ring flash will do the trick. Just regular flash with diffuser surprises me. I will need try it. That would save me money since I don't need to buy expensive ring flash.
The worst thing about white balance is that when you stack photos, the AWB can use 2 different temperatures for different shots, even when the lighting is virtually the same.
Congratulations, Michael, this is one of the best videos about making really good macro photographs that I have found online. Thanks a lot for these invaluable tips. Actually, I think that these mistakes are not only made by beginners. I have learned so much about macro photography from your videos. Keep up the good work!
Micael, thank you so much for your advice, they seem obvious, though many of them I am constantly and can't stop being surprised of poor results. Especially I am so much grateful for convincing me not to purchase ring flash, which I was going to do, believing that it was designed for macro photography.
Great tips I do somewhat disagree with the ring flash comment. Yes! The twin light flashes are better as you have better control of diffusion. Yes, ring flashes often produce ugly images but they also help with some awesome images. I do intend to move to the Canon MT-26RT this year though as proper diffusion takes your macro images forward
Great video thanks. Recently bought my Nikon D500 plus a Godox flash with diffuser. Just waiting for my newly bought Macro lense Sigma 105mm 2.8 to start Macro photography.
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Hello! Thank you for the video! Is there any difference between the diffusor you always show and the ones that you put directly on the flash (like a cap, hope you know what i mean)?
Ha ha... 'many new photographers are just happy if they get the focus right on the insect'... That is sooo me right now.
And me 😂
Sounds like me. Need to be careful henceforth
Same here 😅
Same. Rarely do I make it out in the early morning when it's cool and insects are more sedentary. When I see something worth shooting I usually feel I have about 5 seconds to get my shot (if I'm lucky).
Mee too🤣
A tip if you want to ID the insect - take multiple pictures from multiple angles. The head on shot of a beetle might make a great picture, but you're generally much more likely to get an ID with a dorsal shot.
Excellent video
I actually LOVE the picture at 6:50 lol! I think the straggly petals go perfectly with the kind of straggly hairs of the insect, and I love the colors. Don't get me wrong, I love bright, full, 'perfect' flowers too, but sometimes I think a dead or dying flower adds so much visual interest and makes a shot more unique.
Just like with every single video, everyone always leaves this comment. Just because you like the subject or even the photo as a whole doesn’t mean you can’t communicate its ideas more clearly. It isn’t ugly because its withered, its “ugly” because there is no real direction or focus
@@melody3741 Just like with all art, it's subjective. Just because the piece doesn't match up with the "rules" of the art form (which are definitely useful to know but can always be broken) doesn't mean it's ugly. I really like it and I would honestly hang it on my wall. At the end of the day, it isn't ugly or beautiful. It just is. And then we have opinions about it. In your opinion it's ugly, in my opinion it's beautiful. Neither of us is right or wrong. 🤷 But if you mistake your opinion for fact, THEN you're wrong. 😉
Cannot believe when I look at my older macro shots now how messy the backgrounds where - a lot to be learned on these photographic u- tube tutorials a very clear and informative video there Micael. 👍
Micael, your such a gentleman giving us your professional input. Thank You.
Really good advice! Thank you! I have personally done all the mistakes in the past, some I may still keep repeating today at times. But one thing I would like to differ in opinion a little though is that at least in the beginning, as an inexperienced photographer, it was good for me NOT to use flash, as it made me work harder in finding good lighting and figuring out the settings so that I can get a sharp and pleasing image. Yes, it didn't always work out but I learned so much from it and about the settings and functions of my camera. And only later it was the time to add flash! Which again lead me to work hard in figuring out how to use it, how to make the most of all the settings and how to apply them in different situations.
All your points make good sense. Millions of future photos will now be improved. Thanks.
Nice tips. Will work on them.
Yeah I'm interested in this but I haven't started yet and I'm seeing a lot more to this than I thought
Good job, thanks! Please tell us something tricky about macro videography
Once again you nailed it. I’m like a sponge right now soaking up as much as I can and trying to apply as many of your tips as possible. BTW, just purchased the v350 as you suggested. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks!
Thanks for the contribution :)
You have been a great help in understanding insect macro photography. Keep up the good work. Lou
The background one elevates pictures sooo much. If there isn't good enough contrast or it's just too messy I get so sad, since usually it can be fixed by just moving a little as you pointed out. Seriously, I can't tell you how many pictures ended up in trash just because of this. And I shoot flowers! I have all the time in the world T-T
THANK YOU
I love how you captured that lady bug eating an Aphid.
Thank you so very much! Next week I'm getting my macro lens and I will try not to make these mistakes :D :)) I'm sure there are plenty others to make, though.. :D
This video is so helpful!! I feel called out 😂 thank you for all the great advice!!
Really helpful video.
Great tips
Great video Micael, I agree with all of the tips except for the use of ring flashes. In my experience, they are great and an easy solution if you know how to handle the exposure.
I had fun working through all of these mistakes. I feel like I had to go through them all to gain the deeper understanding of the limitations they put on my photography.
Like a trip down memory lane, I can remember the times I learned these lessons.
Excellent video!
Brilliant video, all 8 tips are super useful. About to pull the trigger on a ring flash, not gonna bother now, I'll just add a diffuser to my current flash. Thank you.
Great sir ✌
thank you :)
Thanks a lot
Thank you for sharing all the good tips! Already subscribed this channel. Will signup for newsletters.
Thank you. Im not new to photography...but wanted something less stress than photojournalism...ive been experimenting with macro and im in live with photography again. Thanks for these.
Man, what else can I say... you're the best! Thank you very much for all these very relevant tips
Perfect !!
Excellent advice. Great video. I am going to do all the things you suggested. Thanks
Great Tips again
Wow! I have been taking photos a very long time but am only just thinking about trying macro. This video taught me SO much. Thank you.
Great video! Thanks for sharing but i want to share something about the 'not minding the background' park. We have seen photographers re-locating the animals such as frogs, snakes, stick insects in our nature park just to have their preferred background and this practice has harmed the natural habitat of the animals. Now our authority has imposed all photographers/visitors to be accompanied by the park ranger. No one is allowed to touch or re-locate the animals/insects in our nature park anymore.
Fantastic!!!! Thanks.
Thank you for another useful tips. You’re really inspiring us.
Реально полезные советы. Буду практиковаться.
man,very very good
Micael you are such a great Photographer
Excellent advice. Thank you!
Spot on. I shoot in RAW and adjust white balance in post but doing as you say is is good practice. Great advice on all points.
Awesome, Thanks!
Super tips, and very doable. Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your great knowledge.
Just starting with macro and this was so helpful. thanks
Thank you. I'm just starting with macro. New subscriber. 👍 Great tips.
Thank you so much, your videos are so helpful as always!
Great tips for Macro shots!
Thank you Micael.
Excellent video! Well done, and thanks.
Thank you. That was very helpful. Lots of great tips, suggestions, etc... Now I'm going to look for a diffuser. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
not shooting an insect if it sits on an ugly background was the most shocking. very simple tip yet game changing. 🌈
Surely you have noticed this yourself when you review your photos, that the ones with messy backgrounds never look great despite how good the subject is?
I almost made the mistake of buying a ring light flash that cost a lot during the pandemics. Thanks to your videos, I started to use my flash and an improvised diffuser and it all worked out very well for me.
Hello and thank you Micael for great tips! Have a nice day! :-)
My pleasure!
Thanks, I shall re watch this video each week in the summer to remind myself !
hope I don’t get an ad about toenail fungus next time…
thanks
Thanks! Some of these mistakes I started to avoid, but I'll be more self conscious
Thank you so much for an excellent and very informative video !!
I have no experience in macro phtotography, but your points make sense. Most of the points apply for all type of photography as well. My take away from your video is the flash. I thought twin or ring flash will do the trick. Just regular flash with diffuser surprises me. I will need try it. That would save me money since I don't need to buy expensive ring flash.
The worst thing about white balance is that when you stack photos, the AWB can use 2 different temperatures for different shots, even when the lighting is virtually the same.
Really like your Videos.
Glad to hear it!
Bring a white card and use that to set the camera's white balance in the same light as the subject.
Thank you Micael!!
Tack för tipsen!
Ha en bra vecka!
Thanks for this video. I’m not a beginner but got a lot out of your video - especially the white balance.
Thank you for everything 👏👏👍👍
You're doing a great job with these videos. They are super helpful. Really appreciate it!
omfg now i understand!!! Thanks a lot buddy!
Very good information. Thank you!
Congratulations, Michael, this is one of the best videos about making really good macro photographs that I have found online. Thanks a lot for these invaluable tips. Actually, I think that these mistakes are not only made by beginners.
I have learned so much about macro photography from your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thank you :)
Really good advice. There is more to macro photography than insects. Most of this will be applicable to other subjects as well.
Micael, thank you so much for your advice, they seem obvious, though many of them I am constantly and can't stop being surprised of poor results. Especially I am so much grateful for convincing me not to purchase ring flash, which I was going to do, believing that it was designed for macro photography.
Bravo!!!
I'm an absolute beginner in this. Just bought the Sony 90mm and followed you on IG. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
Just got an extension tube a few days ago. This was very helpful!
Thank you very much for your simple and valuable inputs , Ys they helped me great.........
Great info and tips! Thank you!!
Great tips
I do somewhat disagree with the ring flash comment. Yes! The twin light flashes are better as you have better control of diffusion. Yes, ring flashes often produce ugly images but they also help with some awesome images.
I do intend to move to the Canon MT-26RT this year though as proper diffusion takes your macro images forward
Thanks so much sar 👏👍❤
Messy = clutter Good job!
A very useful video, Micael. Thank you!
Thanks for the tips!
Great video thanks. Recently bought my Nikon D500 plus a Godox flash with diffuser. Just waiting for my newly bought Macro lense Sigma 105mm 2.8 to start Macro photography.
Thank you for the great tips. 👍👍
Great video. Much better than 'how to', really enlightening, thanks.
Shooting in direct sunlight looks miles better than using a harsh flash.
Unbelievable, love it. Thanks!
Yea I do a few of these 😏
Great tips thank you.
very good
Brilliant list!
Very useful tips, well done 👍
Great tips. I think I made all these mistakes and then some.
Great tips and video. Enlightening 🙏🏻👏🏻
Good advice, thank you.
Thanks for making such an Informative video👌
I like your eight tips , thanks
I want to thank you again. I followed your advice and my photos are much much better. Ok, maybe not pro good but I'm happy with the result. 👍🇨🇦👍
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