How to take good photos of insects at sunrise?

In this article, I try to take some brand-new photos, such as taking photos of insects at sunrise.

When it comes to taking photos of insects at sunrise, there are several reasons that make it easier for insects to take photos successfully. First of all, if spiders and other invertebrates get heat from external sources, shooting beetles at sunrise can simplify the shooting process. In addition, another advantage of shooting invertebrates in the morning is dew, which can make the background more attractive.

How to shoot?

Equipment: For this photo series, it is recommended to use Canon 70D camera, which is equipped with Vello Macrofier reverse adapter on the back and 40 mm Canon 2.8 STM lens. For lighting, a built-in flash and a Graslon spark diffuser are used. The magnification of this equipment is 1.2: 1. In addition, the camera of this lens is very light, so it is easy to set up and shoot.

Technology: It is not ideal to shoot the sun with a direct sunlight lens. This will lead to overexposure, in addition, it may damage the lens equipment, so it is necessary to choose a suitable position before shooting.

In the process of shooting, you can hold the camera with your left hand, lean your elbow on the ground, and hold the camera with your right hand and control it to provide sufficient stability for the camera. The shooting lens can be 5-7 cm close to the insect, and the camera can be manually focused and adjusted back and forth to shoot.

Settings: For most photos taken with the above equipment, please use? /1 1 Aperture clearly shows the change depth. /1 1 Everything above starts to blur. The shutter is kept at 1/250- this is the maximum speed at which the camera can synchronize with the flash. Shooting in a dark or cloudy environment with white balance settings will produce the most realistic photos, although sometimes it is necessary to adjust the tone in post-processing. You can change the ISO according to the lighting conditions, and the general shooting range is between ISO 100-200.

Note: It is important to understand the topic. As time goes on, some small insects may be scared by your camera. How to avoid this situation? If you can't focus on insects, try focusing on composition. You can show the characteristics of insects by photographing some parts of them.

Through the macro photography of insects at sunset, it helps you to develop your photography thinking and find a suitable photography style.