Challenging Macro Photography [Insects in flight & before take-off] Tips, Settings & Gear

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2 жыл бұрын

This macro photography session at the local nature reserve was all about pushing myself for hours to get a series of close-up images of Honeybrown beetles (Ecnolagria grandis) just at the right moment with their wings extended before taking flight.
It took me several hours and many failed attempts to capture frames at this magnification ratio that I was satisfied with. The timing was crucial as I had to anticipate when the beetle was going to take off and press the shutter milliseconds in advance.
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@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

What has been the most challenging subject for you in macro photography?😉

@zoltandobany962 2 жыл бұрын

Purchase of photographic equipment. It took 10 years. Long live the high Hungarian standard of living! I taught in Hungarian higher education for 41 years......

@thehehrarchive1556 2 жыл бұрын

Once again Peter you have outdone yourself. You have by far the best Macro videos on KZfaq. You should have far more subscribers than you have. KZfaq needs to look at their bloody algorithm for sure.

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

LOL haha, thanks Alex, just got to keep pushing and improving! 😊

@RauriBarron 2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more

@JonnyPink65 2 жыл бұрын

Peter!!!! Those photos are AMAZING. Persistence and frustration are what it is all about - you NAILED it. AWESOME!!! 🤗💖

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks John, agreed re the persistance & frustration😁 Appreciate it mate, have a good one!😊

@JonnyPink65 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterviragphoto And you NAILED it!!! 💖🤗

@LetsClickPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Loved that quote about failure, so true. Great video Peter, I see so much work going into them every week and they are always fascinating to watch

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps buddy, you’re too kind. Right back at you! Have an awesome weekend!😊🤗

@twinsbabyinvillage8428 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing sharing

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps!

@coastalbay4k 2 жыл бұрын

Great captures!! The photos look amazing!!👍

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot buddy!

@editvirag3944 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing captures ! You are very patient 🤪🤪

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am haha:)

@PhilThach 2 жыл бұрын

That was outstanding, Peter! Great work!

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Phil!🙏

@peterfritzphoto 2 жыл бұрын

The world’s most patient man. Some epic shots here, Pete! 👍

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I wish I was. Thanks Pete, good night!😉😀

@WalksOnTheWildSide 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. Persistence really does pay off. I don't think people realise just how many missed macro shots it takes for every good one, especially with a subject like that. But it was well worth it in the end. Well done mate.

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Scott, appreciate it mate. Haha yep, this one was especially tricky because of how close I was & the timing of it. Cheers

@andrewgynn4502 2 жыл бұрын

You just get better and better the time you take to get the shots is makes me want to try and see what i can get just brilliant to see please keep it up .

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Andrew! I’m sure you’ll succeed! Have fun mate🤗😀👍💪🏻

@deanmeixner 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video Peter ... great to see your mate first up 🤗😎

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dean, appreciate it! Haha yep, was following me there too😂. Cheers😊

@adrianalfordphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on Peter ya just keep on keeping on when trying for the shot you want. The results paid off in the end. Amazing little creature. Good work mate 👍🙏

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian, appreciate it mate! Have a great weekend😉👍

@LeeHallphotography 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant love love love 👌👌👌👌

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps mate! Hope you’ve been well🤗🤗

@RB_FromKerala 2 жыл бұрын

good capture friend, nice close up

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@andycannon_photo679 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic footage Peter what a challenge you have to have a lot of patience for wildlife photography☺😊

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps Andy, very kind of you. It was challenging but fun.😀 Have a great weekend mate!

@AndrewWaltonPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

Another hugely impressive video, perhaps more so as we can now understand how much effort it takes for you to bring us these amazing videos each week. We teach our college students that failure is just part of the learning process and having the resilience to keep going until you succeed is a vital part of being achievement. Great video once again.

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Andrew, you’re too kind! Yes, failure is more important in a way than succeeding. It definitely helps build resilience and makes the whole experience more special when one reaches his/her goal. What do you teach at college if I may ask? Have a good one! Cheers

@AndrewWaltonPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterviragphoto I don't teach at the College but work in the Marketing Department.

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

No worries!😊👍

@zoltandobany962 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, great fight, many excellent photos. I respect your perseverance. Best regards from Dr. Zoltán Dobány (from Hungary)

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks heaps for your support Zoltan, appreciate it! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend:)

@RauriBarron 2 жыл бұрын

Your quality just keeps getting better, even codes a magpie to English translation software for his video. Love the shots you got, you really are the best macro photographer I’ve seen on KZfaq, or any platform! 2:15 - good squat skills mate. Those last few take off/inflight shots were epic, great work persisting 🤩

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Nowhere near the best, I like to think relatively competent in a few genres lol. Thanks anyway bud, was about to text you haha. Hope you guys have an amazing long weekend!😊 p.s. squat skills💩🤣🤣🤣

@RauriBarron 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterviragphoto I like to think I’m a squat master after my years in China, therefore I honour you with a Medal of Squatting 🥇 . Haha thanks mate you have a great weekend too! 🍻

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks😂

@JeremyPayne 2 жыл бұрын

I've never shot Marco and don't need too i just live through you lol. Great to see you out in the field doing your thing Peter. Have a good one champ.

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks mate, apprciate it!

@jameslove1092 Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter. Remember a lot of insects have parasites and mites on them. Please be careful . Love the shots Nd videos. Keep clicking. Best regards from James in Scotland.

@peterviragphoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks James. I’m always careful😊 These beetles are totally harmless and safe to be handled & not vectors of any diseases. Cheers

@LetsClickPhotography 2 жыл бұрын

hahaha....I've not even started this video properly yet, but that Magpie to English translation is bloody brilliant mate 😆😅🤣

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

LOL thx bud🤣

@craftybells4045 2 жыл бұрын

I've only now seen this video Peter. You show a lot of love and patience for the little creatures in the environment. Great work!!

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a oot, very much appreciated!😊

@OrphanHasDatSwag24 2 жыл бұрын

Skinny legend

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

LOL I wish!🤣

@forced_perspective 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing captures Peter. Patience pays off 💯

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Was pretty brutal, as I was shooting close to 1:1 magnification and the timing was crazy, always had to predict😁 only recommended for the mazochistic haha. Thanks buddy!

@NBNatureTrailvan 2 жыл бұрын

Huge dedication to get these shots - absolutely brilliant to watch And just amazing final captures Peter Seriously so good 👍👍👍

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, glad you enjoyed mate!😀🙌🙏

@MainlightDrone 2 жыл бұрын

This was so much fun that I watched it twice! In your second to last shot, at 6:21, was 1/2000 still too slow? This shot was so close to perfection but would another 500th made a difference? I've spent many hours like you did, trying to get butterflies and dragonflies as they're taking off so I get the work that you put into this, Peter!

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, thanks a lot much appreciated. Yes, a few 100th of a second can make a difference for sure. The most difficult part was about nailing the focus due to the proximity of the subject /magnification ratio but was certainly a lot of fun. Cheers

@maxcerruti447 Жыл бұрын

Hi, what diffusero for flash you have user on this video for macro? Thanks you

@peterviragphoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Max. It’s a custom reflector/diffuser kit. I wish I could send you the link but unfortunately the small business that made it has shut down since:( Cheers

@balazsszelesy2896 2 жыл бұрын

Ezt mondjuk pont jó ember kérdezni, de a térdeid bírják még? :D

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Epp kosarazom, szal sima LOL🤣🤣🤣

@manjushjose4350 2 жыл бұрын

Could you please suggest a flash for your set up? Thank you

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Canon EX RT II but it’s overpriced in my opinion so I’d go for example a Godox speedlite with re-chargable lithium ion battery for faster recycle times which comes handy for hand-held stacks too. www.digidirect.com.au/godox-v1-ttl-li-ion-round-head-camera-flash-for-canon?gclid=CjwKCAjw9e6SBhB2EiwA5myr9lwKfSz8gpROq05Y1MO4wSGf8VeCanysY27eIBW6hDuB_XCx4LdLthoC3w4QAvD_BwE Cheers

@manjushjose4350 2 жыл бұрын

@@peterviragphoto thank you very much 💐

@peterviragphoto 2 жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome! Have a great week mate & have fun with macro!😊