Dragonfly Wing Abstract - Using A Lightbox

[Michael Brown]

This image was created using the Canon 100mm macro, extension tube, and the Nikkor 50mm 1.4 lens attached in reverse.
I put this dragonfly wing on a old lightbox, which helped to illuminate and somewhat enhance the details found within the wing.
I also used a tripod and macro slider, which is a must for this type of shot.
For macro work, and to add something a bit different to your bag of tricks, try a lightbox.
They are very affordable, and can be found in some places for about $12 and up.
The one I am using now only ran me about $23.

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/5578387-lg.jpg

You can also view another image created using the lightbox at this link.
"Lacewing" In High-Key
http://macroartinnature.wordpress.com/2007/02/10/lacewing-macro-abstract-in-high-key-using-a-lightbox/

"Dragonfly Wing"
Canon 100mm macro, extension tube, & Nikkor 50mm 1.4 attached in reverse
Tripod, macro slider, lightbox, reflectors
0.8 sec. @ f32
ISO 100

Hope this helps to give one some ideas, and thanks for looking!

[googlit]

this is awesome! very dramatic-looking. great job!

[jiminyClickit]

Michael Brown,

Like a slide on a good microscope, outstanding. Stained glass in sepia.

[Faded_Mantis]

great image, and I agree with jiminy it looks like stained glass lol.

[NaturesPixel]

this one was always one of my fav images of yours..... and last week i went looking on eBay for some light boxes.. or instructions on how to build one...
on eBay right now the small ones 5*7 are going for abt $23 as you said.. i think i would like a bigger one as it would help with some of my lighting in my light tent... so i may end up having to do a DIY build .. :)

[stuart]

what a fantastic idea and what an effect the detail is amazing, have you got any other pictures you have done ,love to see them

[Triglav]

using the Canon 100mm macro, extension tube, and the Nikkor 50mm 1.4 lens attached in reverse.

Can someone draw me a picture of that? Maybe it is my basic knowledge of English that is not sufficient, but do you have a canon lens and you attach a nikkor lens to it backwards? :confused: :confused:

mmm... not tryint ot hijack this topi..well maybe..:D

Great shot!! I want a lightbox now too..