How to take good photos of insects at sunrise?

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

When it comes to taking pictures of insects at sunrise, there are several reasons that make it easier for insects to take pictures 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: Canon 70D camera is recommended for this photography series, with Vello Macrofier reverse adapter on the back and 40 mm Canon 2.8 STM lens. Lighting uses built-in flash and Graslon spark diffuser. The magnification of this equipment is 1.2: 1. In addition, the camera of this lens is very light and easy to set and shoot.

Technology: It is not ideal to shoot sunlight by direct sunlight into the lens. This will cause overexposure, and may damage the lens equipment, so be sure to choose a suitable position before shooting.

In the process of shooting, you can hold the camera with your left hand, your elbow leaning on the ground, and your right hand holding the camera and controlling it to provide sufficient stability for the camera. The shooting lens can be 5-7 cm close to the insect. Use manual focusing and adjust the camera back and forth to shoot.

Settings: For most photos taken with the above equipment, use? /1 1 aperture to clearly show the change depth. /1 1 Everything above starts to blur. The shutter is kept at1/250-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 generally shoot 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 macro photography of insects in the sunset, it helps you to develop your photography thinking and find your own photography style.