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andabata [4645471] [2007-04-27 14:07:11 +0000 UTC] "Big shots of small things" (Netherlands)

# Statistics

Favourites: 234; Deviations: 2064; Watchers: 85

Watching: 25; Pageviews: 20718; Comments Made: 583; Friends: 25

# Interests

Tools of the Trade: Canon 7D , Canon Powershot G9 , Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro, Canon EF-S 15-85 , Canon EF 70-300 L. Canon MP-E 65
Other Interests: Scubadiving

# About me

In love with all small creatures

# Comments

Comments: 112

mausky [2014-08-25 07:16:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow! Your photos are really great ... I love them.

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andabata In reply to mausky [2014-08-30 07:23:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, Glad you like my photos!

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A-AW [2014-07-28 20:17:50 +0000 UTC]

God... Your work is just... amazing...

Great pictures, really... Congrats.

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andabata In reply to A-AW [2014-08-03 08:19:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, much appreciated!

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IRIS-KUPP [2014-06-21 18:11:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the

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MarcosRodriguez [2014-05-25 21:17:06 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav !! :D (Big Grin)

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andabata In reply to MarcosRodriguez [2014-05-26 16:51:31 +0000 UTC]

Revenge action to all the 's you gave me :) (Smile)

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MarcosRodriguez In reply to andabata [2014-05-26 19:30:49 +0000 UTC]

HEHE!! Thank you!! :D (Big Grin)

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MarkEli [2014-04-12 14:13:51 +0000 UTC]

Excellent gallery

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andabata In reply to MarkEli [2014-04-12 14:42:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, glad you liked it.

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s-kmp [2013-12-18 18:12:50 +0000 UTC]

w00t! w00t! w00t! w00t! w00t! w00t! w00t! Thanks for the Fave on Close up of a butterfly 04 :) (Smile)

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redstarling [2013-11-24 07:58:02 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful and skillfull gallery, best on dA!!! :) (Smile)

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andabata In reply to redstarling [2013-12-01 09:48:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, Much appreciated!

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LordGuardian [2013-10-21 17:27:10 +0000 UTC]

thank you for teh fav on one of my macro pics :) (Smile)

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Unossofrus [2013-10-02 20:28:31 +0000 UTC]

Epic Photography dude!

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andabata In reply to Unossofrus [2013-10-02 20:56:19 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Doing my best, glad you like it.

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Niophee [2013-09-13 12:19:57 +0000 UTC]

thx so much for the fave :happybounce:

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IRIS-KUPP [2013-09-11 19:36:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fave you have an amazing gallery.

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DeborahBeeuwkes [2013-09-09 08:32:49 +0000 UTC]

Dankjewel voor de fav voor Distant Lights! :D (Big Grin)

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Kuvailija [2013-08-19 13:00:48 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav

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Bimmi1111 [2013-08-13 04:19:22 +0000 UTC]

Your photography is gorgeous!! Love Love Love Love Love Love Love

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andabata In reply to Bimmi1111 [2013-08-13 08:52:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and thanks for the llama!

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ramsnerart [2013-08-07 18:37:27 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your fav on my image Where is the fly? .

Feel free to leave any comment.

Have a nice day!

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MarcosRodriguez [2013-06-23 14:49:32 +0000 UTC]

Hi, you and your wonderful work have been featured in the last #devPREMIUM 's Weekly Macro Spotlight Vol. 71 as this week's Undiscovered Talent. Best regards and keep up the good work!!

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andabata In reply to MarcosRodriguez [2013-06-24 09:48:55 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Really nice.

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AllMusicMelody [2013-06-16 14:40:27 +0000 UTC]

Hello there Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi!

Just here to give you a late, but whole hearted welcome to :D (Big Grin) Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Thank you for joining! Hope you enjoy your time with us and please don't hesitate to send any questions or suggestions in notes to the group. Feel free to participate in our monthly favorites for awesome features, and future contests as well!

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IRIS-KUPP [2013-05-25 21:10:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow love your page great photo's.

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andabata In reply to IRIS-KUPP [2013-05-27 08:15:39 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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iandras [2013-05-21 11:12:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the fav! :) (Smile) You've great macro photos!

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andabata In reply to iandras [2013-05-22 09:28:58 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!, and also for the favs

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ISeeTheLattice [2013-05-12 19:23:29 +0000 UTC]

You have some very nice insect macros here...
keep up the hard work friend, its awesome~

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andabata In reply to ISeeTheLattice [2013-05-12 19:25:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I will. I just love doing macro, and hunting for bugs. (as long they don't hunt me :) (Smile)
Kees

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ISeeTheLattice In reply to andabata [2013-05-12 19:31:18 +0000 UTC]

I see... I want to invest in a macro setup soon as well.

Hahah ja, I don't like it when flies and the like chase me either. :P (Lick)

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andabata In reply to ISeeTheLattice [2013-05-12 19:37:08 +0000 UTC]

:) (Smile) just do it. All 100mm (aboutish) macro lenses of all brands are exceptional sharp. I do use a flash with a diffuser for almost all my shots. Some are just natural light.

There are only 3 species i dislike: deerflies (but they do have the most beautiful eyes), ticks and mosquitos (but only the stinging ones).
Kees

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ISeeTheLattice In reply to andabata [2013-05-12 19:48:29 +0000 UTC]

Yes... I was thinking of getting the Canon 100mm f/2.8.
I am on the fence about using a flash though.

Could I get the same desired effect of a macro flash by
using a standard off camera using a bracket rail with a diffuser?

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andabata In reply to ISeeTheLattice [2013-05-12 20:01:42 +0000 UTC]

I use the canon 100mm. The non-L. I just adore it :) (Smile)
The problem with macro is that you have a very shallow dof. To increase that, you use a smaller apperature. And that's why i use flash.

I first used the popup flash with a simple diffuser. The issue i got with that setup, is that the lens got in the way. Casting a shadow on my subject.
After that i used a 430EX II which i put on a L-bracket with some ballheads to direct it. Works really well. But is a bit heavy.
Last year i've changed the 430EX for a 270EX. Quite a bit lighter and does seem to work just aswell.

As for dedicaded macro flashes. If you can afford it. The MT-24EX seems to be good. The ringflashes tend to give a very flat light.

There is a thread on FredMiranda which has tons of different setups what people use. Really interesting.

Kees.

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ISeeTheLattice In reply to andabata [2013-05-12 20:09:22 +0000 UTC]

Ik dank je...

My dillema is that I am curently looking into using a flash for creative purposes in light painting,
but with macro as I understand it is quite a different animal... and I would like to get it right.

I appreciate your insight and I will keep it to memory. Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Hug Aww Aww Aww Aww Aww Aww Aww

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andabata In reply to ISeeTheLattice [2013-05-12 20:15:21 +0000 UTC]

That's why i got a 'normal' flash. It does all what i need. Making a good diffuser is more a challenge, but that's part of the fun :) (Smile)
Cheers.

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VisitingFahrrad [2013-05-11 16:36:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much for the fav

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parallel-pam [2013-05-11 06:54:07 +0000 UTC]

Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi! thanks for the +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav +fav

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Robert-Eede [2013-02-22 22:47:34 +0000 UTC]

Hello , you have featured in " MY Watchers spotlight " on my profile page due to your amazing work! :) (Smile)

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andabata In reply to Robert-Eede [2013-02-27 19:02:44 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! Much appreciated.

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Robert-Eede In reply to andabata [2013-02-28 19:53:20 +0000 UTC]

It is a pleasure to feature you're amazing work :) (Smile)

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Robert-Eede [2013-01-02 20:24:05 +0000 UTC]

You have a very impressive website, I have Favorited it :) (Smile)

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andabata In reply to Robert-Eede [2013-01-15 07:33:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Robert-Eede In reply to andabata [2013-01-15 22:09:44 +0000 UTC]

You have a truly amazing talent and inspire me!

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Buzzybabey [2012-12-29 20:10:00 +0000 UTC]

Your photos are absolutely amazing, you should be so famous for them omg

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andabata In reply to Buzzybabey [2012-12-29 20:18:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, you're to kind.

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Nusio21 [2012-12-29 14:22:07 +0000 UTC]

nice gallery :) (Smile)

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andabata In reply to Nusio21 [2012-12-29 20:19:08 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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