trying to avoid the rain showers.........

[Vintage Racer]

Nikon D500, Nikon 70-200 f4 with Raynox DCR150

DSC_1100_00001 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

DSC_1103_00001 by Glynn Hobbs, on Flickr

 

[Norkie]

Like those, how did you achieve the black background? Was it late in the day?

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Like those, how did you achieve the black background? Was it late in the day?

My guess would be the OP used a ring Flash

Look at the reflections in the water droplets

Les

 

[Norkie]

My guess would be the OP used a Flash

Yes I kinda thought that, so it may have been late afternoon or early evening with a flash?

 

[Vintage Racer]

early morning on a VERY grey day. - Ringflash and some 'pp'.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Using a flash on bright days can result in a Black BG - If you use it on high power- I always shoot TTL when using a flash
much better results, in my humble opinion

Les

 

[Norkie]

Many thanks Les

 

[Actinia]

An impressive picture as well as an impressive insect. Is it a Great Green bush-cricket?