'Studio' Macro

I thought I would try something this weekend and would try and create a studio effect for some macro shots.

The first weevil announced his presence by crawling up my arm while I was lying on the grass. I grabbed him and transfered him to my 'studio' which consisted of a plate in the dining room. Lighting was from a canon MT-24EX Twin Lite.

The last weevil had gone for an unplanned swim in the bird bath so I fished him out and transfered him to the 'studio' to dry out.

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Macro Flash Diffusers

Taking inspiration from No Cropping Zone a great site for anyone interested in Macro photography, I have been building some new diffusers for my MT-24EX Macro Twin Lite.

The main diffusers are two 'puffer' type diffusers designed for use on onboard flashes. These have had there arms shortened and have been taped to a sto-fen style diffuser with the front cut off which acts as a frame to hold the diffusers in place.

To finish off two pieces of foil covered card where put at the top and bottom of the diffuser and the whole thing was gaffa taped together.

I will be trying these out and if all goes well I will try and come up with a more permanent solution using less sticky tape!