Insect Macro Photography Video

[6tryphon6]

I try again. thanx for some amazing photos...first class! You say that the lens is a 180 mm Tamron, but did you reverse it? IThe magnifying iseems to be a lot more than just a 1:1 macro lens?

[CyrusKhamak]

@6tryphon6 Welcome and yes, ::

2x converter and lots of extension tubes.

Join us on Facebook if you like, lots of info and help there.

I can't post a link here. but Just add the usual browser prefixed to the following link:

facebook.com/pages/Macro-Photo­­graphy/110294015679756

[6tryphon6]

Hi CyrusKhamak. First of all...I really enjoyed your astonishing photos. You say taht you use a Tamron 1800

[CyrusKhamak]

@6tryphon6 :)

thank you so much and thanks for correcting me, it is Tamron 180MM macro

Thanks again

[9381andre]

foto stupende,i miei complimenti davvero

[CyrusKhamak]

@9381andre Thank you !!

[999fabioninja]

foto bellissime e musica mozzafiato

[CyrusKhamak]

@999fabioninja Gracias amigo !

[maggs224]

Fantastic images I loved seeing everyone of them thank you so much for sharing them with us :D

[CyrusKhamak]

@maggs224 I need to thank YOU, for watching it buddy !

[CyrusKhamak]

@maggs224 Thank you for watching and thank you for the kind comment

[zenoist2]

Cool photos!

I have a few insect macro vids using a raynox dcr 250 or 150 You really need to try out different settings for anything like this.

A lot of them dont work out.

[CyrusKhamak]

@zenoist2 Yes, that works too and thanks for the input and share them if you can

Thanks again

[SuperMrToronto]

Amazing video, I just added it to my favorites. I am looking to buy a DSLR, which one are you using and do you have any recommendations?

[CyrusKhamak]

@SuperMrToronto Hi

Yes, I have much to say but can't post a link here. If you go to the link below on Facebook, you can ask sane question and can answer better there. OR, if you take a look at some of the photos in our Macro Gallery, some links should be under some of those photos. Just add the usual browser prefixed to the following link:

facebook.com/pages/Macro-Photo­graphy/110294015679756

[2011blueman]

What macro flash do you use?

[CyrusKhamak]

@2011blueman Hi, . I used a Tamron 180mm. Thanks for watching.

[2011blueman]

@CyrusKhamak - so you don't use a flash?

[BABA69]

thank you very much for this great video. it is really enjoyable. what lens did you use?

[CyrusKhamak]

@BABA69 I think you for stopping by and watching the video. I used a Tamron 180mm. Thanks again

[E8gndov]

@0:51 aviator glasses.

great photos

[CyrusKhamak]

@E8gndov Thank you very much.

[krokodelius]

WOW incredible and a bit scary too

[CyrusKhamak]

@krokodelius :) Thank you for watching the video !

[dareangelguy20052011]

what lwns did you used?

[CyrusKhamak]

@dareangelguy20052011 HI

Sorry, it seems like i missed this question. I used a Tamron 180mm. Thanks for watching.

[CyrusKhamak]

@dareangelguy20052011 HI

Sorry, it seems like i missed this question. I used a Tamron 180mm. Thanks for watching.

[Missha9]

Beautiful

[CyrusKhamak]

@Missha9 Thank you !

[richyearle007]

pure pleasure is right...wonderful to watch...thank you so much

[CyrusKhamak]

@richyearle007 Thanks buddy, thanks for such kind comments

[rebouncer]

pictures are a bliss, the song makes them soulful

[CyrusKhamak]

@rebouncer Thank you for the visit my friend !

[TheRainfall13]

The most beautiful.

[CyrusKhamak]

@TheRainfall13 Thank you and it is so kind of you to give such compliments

[EB88]

I love macro photography and I love bugs! Very cool! My friends don't understand XD

[SimplisticMind]

These are some of the most incredible shots I've seen yet. Thank you so much for sharing.

[CyrusKhamak]

@SimplisticMind I thank you SO MUCH !

[bondmax008]

Superb Macro photography. Upload some tutorial vids of your photography dude.

[CyrusKhamak]

@bondmax008 Thank you for the visit and the very kind comment

[buhoote]

Is a Cannon o Nikon. Cannon 55d?. .which camera you used?

[CyrusKhamak]

@buhoote IT REALLY DOE'S NOT MATTER.

I used a fuji

thank you for watching buddy

[german1965]

Excellent ....

[CyrusKhamak]

@german1965 Thank YOU !!

[EUK007]

Great macro photos and great music, whats the title of the song?

[CyrusKhamak]

@EUK007 Thank you and the The music is original from the group "secret garden" and is named "Nocturne"..

[PestFloridaControl]

Nice music and beautiful pictures. The diversity is amazing. Thanks for sharing this.

[RavenOrca]

How can someone not like this?

I hate spiders, but the photos are amazing of them. They are beautiful animals... I so wish I didn't panic when I see them irl. One day that fear will go away and I will take photos of spiders :)

[CyrusKhamak]

@RavenOrca That is such a cool comment, thank you and hope the fear DOES go away :)

[stoushi]

0:28 I love this photo, like animation of pixar

[CyrusKhamak]

@stoushi Thanks buddy, appreciate stopping by

[leocerna1]

Wow, AMAZING

[CyrusKhamak]

@leocerna1 Thank you, thank you for taking the tine to watch it and commenting it

[fanpixiong]

Amazing photos, but made me want to scratch the whole way through.

[CyrusKhamak]

@fanpixiong  :)

Thank you for watching !

[MalchichonTv]

Which is the equipment you used for that photos?

[CyrusKhamak]

@MalchichonTv Why dont you stop by at our Facebook page and there I can help quite a bit. The link should be on the top. ask the same question there and I will recognize you

[anna19marlon]

hi.your video is great.amazing.i hope someday i will be the one good photography like you...can you tell of what lens do you use for insect photograpy.i really like so much..thank you.if you dont mind i want to call you 'friend'

[CyrusKhamak]

@anna19marlon thank you buddy and yes, you can do even better, rust me.

Why dont you stop by at our Facebook page and there I can help quite a bit. The link should be on the top. Ask the lens/ camera question and I will recognize you

[bastdebal]

=O

That was my actual reaction when I saw this amazing video ( and yes, I call it video because it aren´t just the pictures but also the music that flashes me! ) great!

[CyrusKhamak]

@bastdebal thank you my friend, appreciate the kind comment

[AnneLingling]

Are you from norway? 8D

jätte fina bilder :3

[CyrusKhamak]

@AnneLingling :)

I live in Boston 

[chittilekkala]

Great shots. I just bought a Micro Nikkor 105mm f2.8 VR lens. Whats the best wat to get 5X magnification out of it? Please suggest. I would really appreciate your help. :)

[CyrusKhamak]

@chittilekkala Congratulations. Why dont you stop by at our Facebook page and there I can help quite a bit. The link should be on the top. ask the same question there and I will recognize you

[harden006]

what camera did you use?!!?

[CyrusKhamak]

@harden006 It is really not about camera but I used a FuJi S3 and S5

Thank you and good luck

[ruisoftware]

great photos + great music = pure pleasure

[CyrusKhamak]

@ruisoftware Thanks buddy, thanks for watching

[CyrusKhamak]

@ruisoftware  Thank you, thank you buddy !

[MsKiu86]

Wow... Your photos are amazing! I love insects and being able to see what they look like up close is just amazing ~

[CyrusKhamak]

@MsKiu86 thank you do much, appreciate your visit and taking the time to write a kind comment like that.

[SteveMcHope]

Hey friends,

I was getting crazy, since I do know this music but couldnt find the name of it.

I used a program - freeware - with name tunatic 1.0.1 - I it worked!!

The piece of music is original from the group "secret garden" and is named "Nocturne"..

All the best and of course I do like your macro photos very much - therefore I am a abo-taker of your channel!!

Steve

[CyrusKhamak]

@SteveMcHope Yes, the music is by Nocturne and thanks for the visit and the comment

[vxAREKxv]

@SteveMcHope yes... thank you. Well spend $1.99 (iTunes).

[teenagerReviews]

did u modify these?

[CyrusKhamak]

@teenagerReviews thanks for the comment. What do you mean by "modifying" Please ?

[teenagerReviews]

@CyrusKhamak sorry for the late reply - like do you tweak them on photoshop ect... shades, blurring, colours .

[sang3Eta]

@teenagerReviews They never want you to learn about stacking multiple images ;D

[chatterjeekals]

FABULOUS COLLECTION..AWESTRUCK to see this video, painstakingly collected shots..MEGA does a great JOB and raises the bar for itself for every video!

[CyrusKhamak]

@chatterjeekals I thank you so much for the very kind comment !

[hurcell1]

Good photos and enjoyed the music and vid. As feedback, you may consider slowing the transitions a bit. I found it to be a little fast paced. An extra 2 or 3 seconds on each photo would have improved it for me. I guess I could have paused it several times.

[CyrusKhamak]

@hurcell1 Thank you so much for the visit and truly appreciate taking the time to give your valuable feedback. I will surely keep that in mind for the next video

thanks again

[Henryvdv]

Awesome pictures, love the colours and your variety of angles, all pictures are wallpaper worthy for me ^^. The song is: Secret Garden - Nocturne btw.. for those who wondered

[CyrusKhamak]

@Henryvdv Henry !!!

thank you so much buddy !

[CyrusKhamak]

Thank you so much for the comment. To answer that question properly, I really need you to read this, please just add that browser stuff before it :

megashot.net/communities/Macro­%20Photography/content/2661

[ChiversVinny]

what camera did you use????!! nice job!

[kbudiarto]

great choice of music and awesome collection of macro photos. which lens did you use for your shots? they are incredibly sharp.

[CyrusKhamak]

@kbudiarto Thanks a lot for the kind comment. For macro lens I really need to give you this link, you will know why !:

megashot.net/communities/Macro­­%20Photography/content/2661

Thanks again

[weidemanfiles]

THE most stunning macro shots I've ever seen... without question....

[CyrusKhamak]

@weidemanfiles Thank you so much and thanks for watching

[CyrusKhamak]

Respond to this video... Thanks a lot for the kind comment. For macro lens I really need to give you this link, you will know why !:

megashot.net/communities/Macro­%20Photography/content/2661

Thanks again

[vksvikas]

Very nice pictures! Great work.

Which music is this?

[FaqYouTB]

Good work.

[RhetoricCamel]

Excellent pictures I love these. I was also wondering what song this is? Great song for showing off these great macro shots.

[ztechire]

Really good macro shots, the colours are very vibrant,, well done

[CyrusKhamak]

@ztechire Thank you so much for watching and the kind comment.

[DrNJPhotography]

Incredible macro shots.

[CyrusKhamak]

@DrNJPhotography Thank you for your very kind comment !

[egeotomasyon]

2:23 super !

[CyrusKhamak]

@egeotomasyon  THANK YOU !!

[CyrusKhamak]

thank you and you can, specially if you dont look at it as if the lens is more important than it actually is.

Are you on Facebook ?

[chromewell2000]

Sir what kind of Lens didi you you used for your macro pics...superb result..how i wish i could do this...

[Torn80cj]

@chromewell2000 If you have a good camera or even a camcorder, you can get some good magnifications with a Macro Conversion Lens. The best macro conversion lens I have found is the Raynox DCR 250. I attached it to my Panasonic HDC HS700 Hi-Def camcorder, the images come out good and sharp. If you want a good idea of how well it does, I have a video called "Phidippus Putnami Jumping Spider Being Cute", I used the lens I mentioned to do this video.

[Elluuhq]

amaizing photos. and the music is so peaceful.

[CyrusKhamak]

@Elluuhq thank you so much for taking the time buddy !

[kemmisworld]

Absolutely fabulous!!!!

[CyrusKhamak]

@kemmisworld I thank you so much for taking the time and viewing, well appreciated.

[Argo108]

this is why it is imperative we abolish atomic weapons and war altogether. Life is so much more interesting than death!

[CyrusKhamak]

@Argo108 Thank you for appreciating the beauty of nature and thanks for stopping by friend !

[CyrusKhamak]

Hello Bridor, thank you for stopping by. I used a 6 MP, 6 yea old Fuji S3 Camera and a Tamron Macro lens, 180mm. But it is not about the camera and the lens so much really.

Thank again

[bridor5285]

What lens and camera do you use? Amazing pictures! Amazing photographer!

[onlyhuman1954]

i am in awe of these stunning photographs! thank you so much for sharing.

[CyrusKhamak]

@onlyhuman1954  I like to thank you for your very generous comment and thank you for stopping by my friend

[kraziesAT]

Nice vid Patna. Keep em' coming.

[consettphotographer]

Hi Cyrus, stunning pictures, you have inspired me to buy a macro lens and ring flash.

The music you chose to compliment the slide show is just perfect, i too would very much like to know what it is when you regain access to your records.

Regards Brian

[CyrusKhamak]

@consettphotographer Thank you so much Brian and it sounds very good to me and waiting to see some exciting stuff from you. If you join us on Facebook Page, we have many great stuff collected there. would you like me to send you a link to the page?

[asguitarstereo]

Beautiful......*****....bye

[CyrusKhamak]

@asguitarstereo THANK YOU !!

[garysquirrelreviews]

what is it at 0:42?

[CyrusKhamak]

@garysquirrelreviews That is a Sweat bee, it's a tiny green bee. Most sweat bees are small to medium-sized, 3 to 10 mm (0.12 to 0.40 in) long. The part that you see is about 1/8 of an inch or 3 millimeter. They are generally metallic colored, and some are brilliant green or brassy yellow, or black. Sweat bees are among the most common bees wherever bees are found, but they are so small that we don't notice them. .

Thanks again

[garysquirrelreviews]

Im gonna paint some of these

[CyrusKhamak]

@garysquirrelreviews :)

you need a very tiny brush :)

Thank doe stopping by buddy

[fluoridekid]

Absolutely awesome! :D

[CyrusKhamak]

@fluoridekid Thank you !

[bustatimez]

You have some great photographs

You should play some Katie Melua to your next video.

[CyrusKhamak]

@bustatimez I love Katie's work. Thank you for stopping by and reminding me of her. Thanks for the kind comment too.

[ryuneo24]

you've taken some great macro shots. Can I ask what camera and lens you used for these photos?

[CyrusKhamak]

@ryuneo24 thank you for the kind comment. cameras dont really matter much, even any individual lens. but, to answer your question, the camera for most of these shots was a Fuji S3/ S5 and Tamron macro 180mm

thanks again

[ryuneo24]

@CyrusKhamak cheers for that. I own a Canon 600 D and I'm thinking of getting the 100 macro lens for macro photography. Have you had any experience with this lens?

[CyrusKhamak]

@ryuneo24 Yes, I have tried almost all lenses. Are you on Facebook ?

[ryuneo24]

@CyrusKhamak yes I'm on Facebook. What is the best macro lens you would recommend?

[CyrusKhamak]

@ryuneo24 there is no such a thing as "Best". I have LOTS of info on lenses on FB page. Cant post the whole link:

facebook.com/pages/Macro-Photo­graphy/110294015679756

[ryuneo24]

@CyrusKhamak okay thanks, I've just joined your group. I'll go and check out the macro lenses

[codeman55555]

how did i get from bongs to this

[CyrusKhamak]

@codeman55555 :), glad you visited !

[snakieboy]

Fantastic pictures.It's certainly given me inspiration.

[CyrusKhamak]

@snakieboy thank you. Comments like this, gives me inspiration too.

[CyrusKhamak]

Ho Markash and thanks for the comment and the question. Yes, this is the trick, these insects are not dead, drugged or frozen! They are as healthy as they can be, in their environment.

Thanks again

[markash1971]

1 thing that puzzles me about insect macro. are the insects dead, or do you have to be fast enough to capture their image, and is your lens very close? oh, and your images are some of the best i seen

[Blarksel]

Wonderful Pictures.. beautiful little world inside our world. ;o)

[CyrusKhamak]

@Blarksel Thank you so much for the kind words !

[TheSilentStrikez]

Music???????????

[CyrusKhamak]

@TheSilentStrikez HI, It is Lisa Gerard, but don't know the name of the song as I do not have access to my stuff right now. Sorry, will tell you when I know

Thanks for stopping by.

[dtiydr]

Its called macro when you could count the individual eye in the compund eye.. Impressive quality and sharpness!

[CyrusKhamak]

@dtiydr Thank you so much for the meaningful comment. The images in their full and uncompressed version have even more detail. Thanks for stopping by !

[MultiKez2010]

Amazing photos, well done.

[CyrusKhamak]

@MultiKez2010 Thank you Mutikez, thank you for the visit and the kind comment !

[GoldenSeasonYT]

I love macro of all kinds,and your images are excellent.

[CyrusKhamak]

@GoldenSeasonYT Thank you Golden Season, thanks for your visit and kind remarks !

[hanno12345]

The Theme Tune, The Wig, The Cathphrase....Brilliant!

[CyrusKhamak]

@hanno12345 Now, that was a generous remark, thank you so much !

[LadyShamrok]

Wonderful pictures :) As much as I dislike bugs, I actually find them beautiful in these pictures...

[CyrusKhamak]

@LadyShamrok Thank you Lady Shamrok for the kind comment. Yes with so many species, Bugs are truly beautiful

[davidmonroy86]

beautiful ugliness...

[CyrusKhamak]

@davidmonroy86 Thank you so much Uginess, thanks for stopping by

[mrgmakin]

Great video. Macro shots of bugs is like entering another world. The design and colours of these tiny creatures is amazing!

[CyrusKhamak]

@mrgmakin Thank you for stopping by and yes, I do agree, they are the most beautiful creatures on earth !

[lumwu]

Insects are so beautiful! I just don't understand why people are so afraid of them. Well, I understand fear of parasites and fear of getting stung, especially if you are allergic, or fear of getting a transmitted disease from being bitten, but to run away screaming when you see a little bug? Come on people.

[CyrusKhamak]

@lumwu Thank you and so true !

I have never been bitten by these guys, as close as i have been to them. They are the most peaceful, certainly much more peaceful than us, human race. They may only sting us, when they feel threatened and feel like we are going to hurt them

thanks again

[CyrusKhamak]

Thank you.

if you go to our page on Facebook and on the bottom left, click on Macro Photography page, you will see that we are discussing the same things

thanks again

[barryjones2003]

what set up do you use. great work man.

[picturepunk]

It is really awe-striking, the majesty of the creepy- crawlies that are so elequently displayed in you're photos. (or rather, there awsome) A 180mm macro, huh? Wow, there's some art

[CyrusKhamak]

@picturepunk Thank you do very much and so happy you stopped by !

[DominikWidomski]

how does one do that? :O

[CyrusKhamak]

@DominikWidomski :) with some efforts :)

Thank you for stopping by Dominik !

[ebelle543]

may 27th= my birthday.

[CyrusKhamak]

@ebelle543 Happy birthday and thank for stopping by !

[olegnabunyi]

you're the man!! =))

[CyrusKhamak]

@olegnabunyi Thank you for the very kind comment buggy !

[peregrinestudio]

fantastic!

[CyrusKhamak]

@peregrinestudio Thank you for stopping by my friend and thanks for the kind comment.