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The Warrior


The Warrior
Photo Information
Copyright: Alain Thibodeau (Athila) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 335 W: 239 N: 493] (1982)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1982-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon F3, Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/3.5, Kodachrome
Exposure: 1/60 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-12 14:26
Viewed: 5695
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 30
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The Warrior

When I saw this close-up of a grasshopper in my viewfinder, I was amazed by all the details that could be seen on such a small creature. It reminded me the armor of a warrior. To show all the fine details I had to use my 55 Micro-Nikkor lens in reversed position on a Nikon PB-IV bellows.

Lenses, even most macro lenses, are design to have a short distance on the bayonet side and a long distance on the filter side. When you go beyond life size magnification on film (image of subject on film is larger than the subject itself) it is important to reverse the lens around to keep optimal resolution. We often have to do this with most lenses mounted on a bellows. Exceptions are bellows lenses which are of course designed for that purpose.


Technical data:

Camera : Nikon F3
Accessory-1 : Nikon PB-IV Bellows with reverse adapter for the lens.
Lens : 55mm f/3.5 Micro-Nikkor
F/stop : Not recorded
Shutter speed : 1/60 sec. (flash synchro speed)
Magnification on film: about 3X life size
Tripod: Manfroto
Filter: None
Flash : Braun F-34 (2 units)
Accessory-2 : double cable release
Film : Kodachrome 64
Flatbed Scanner: Epson 4180
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Hello Alain,
this is a wonderful close-up shot with excellent sharpness, colours and light.
I love makro-shots to look at and to make.
Perhaps you are interested in my close-up of a dragonfly and a hornet.
I hope you have more of those phantastic shots, realy perfect, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

I just love these extreme close-ups. The details are sharp and the DOF fine. One could consider diffusing the flash in these instances to get rid of the white spots. A white piece of paper or a tissue would do it. Very well done.

That's quite a close-up Alain, I really like the picture, something I've never attempted to do. Sharpness is excellent, great background colors. Congratulation on your silver star.

Your dear brother

Jack

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  • law Gold Star Critiquer [C: 60 W: 2 N: 7] (87)
  • [2005-10-12 20:39]

Amazing close-up shot, Alain. Great details and sharpness.

Hi Alain,
I have almost forget the old technique, with bellows and reverse lenses and you handle great.
It's a great macro with very good details.
Nice colours anf good DOF.
Excellent work.

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3089 W: 230 N: 6774] (23770)
  • [2005-10-13 2:39]

Fantastic macro, Alain. That grasshopper looks like a warrior from Star Wars. Well done and TFS. : )

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4432 W: 248 N: 4028] (13270)
  • [2005-10-13 3:37]

Hello Alain!
Wonderful grasshopper portrait.POV,framing,sharpness,clear details and composition are excellent.TFS...:-)

Hi Alain,
Excellent larger than life macro shot. Very good color and detail. The composition and framing are perfect for this shot. Excellent work!
Scott

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  • IdoTT Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 19 N: 86] (482)
  • [2005-10-13 10:41]

Excellent macro shot Alain!!!
The details are great and the colros are excellenta, the sharpness is fantastic!

WellDone!

Hi Alain. Very good colours, textures and details in this extreme close up. Very nice to read you tech note about it. Thanks for sharing.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1835 W: 301 N: 4287] (14767)
  • [2005-10-20 15:54]

Appréciation personnelle pour la photo: excellente.
Pouvoir d'évocation en moi: fort.
Très bon impact visuel.
Pertinence de la photo pour le site: excellente.
Appréciation personnelle pour la note: complète.
Merci Alain.

Indeed, it looks like a medieval knight. Great portrait. Nice exposure, well controlled reflections. TFS! Michal

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  • Luce Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 80 W: 0 N: 15] (58)
  • [2006-04-04 20:15]

Voici un close-up très impressionnant. La netteté est superbe et l'exposition ne pourrait être mieux. Le cadrage très serré met bien en valeur l'insecte qui se détache aussi merveilleusement sur le fond flou. Bravo.

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  • mbasil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 335 W: 148 N: 745] (3320)
  • [2006-06-19 13:24]

Amazing job, Alain. This is a stunning shot of the grasshopper. Just stinning clarity. I also want to thank for the information on the reversed lens, because I'm thinking of exploring that.
Best,
Mike

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  • nofer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1190 W: 366 N: 811] (2307)
  • [2006-08-18 15:15]

Perfeito, ótimo. Nitidez perfeita. Uma excelente macro.
Muito bom trabalho!
TFS
Reynaldo

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