Where are all the bugs?

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I'm in Houston Texas (U.S.A).

The other day I decided to go in search of some bugs to do some macro photography. I went to a park with a man made pond and walked around looking but not finding. As I was looking the little smarties were buzzing in my ear and bouncing off my legs but not posing for me at all. I realize that we are in two different worlds but do you guys and girls have a method of finding and shooting bugs ?


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Check under and on top of every leaf, stem, rotten bit of wood, flower wall. Good Luck.
 
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As Melvyn says above or, if you want you can trap Moth's and other flying insects by making a Moth Trap, a simple one is a cardboard box with the flaps pushed down inside at about a 45 degree angle then stand a lamp on the top or use a desk lamp over the middle of the box. Put it outside in the evening and the Moths and insects will be attracted to the light and drop into the box, after you have a good collection put a lid on the box and keep them in the box until next day (assuming you want to photograph them in daylight).
If your not sure about the Moth Trap just google it you'll get the idea!
 
Everywhere if you look long enough. Takes a while to get your eye in but once you hone into the world of the small then you'll see lots you never noticed.

BTW macro is highly addictive so be warned. Also check out macro section on here for tips.
 
People plant certain flowers in their garden to attract butterflies.
My daughter is frightened of spiders, so seems to spot them all the time, where I wouldn't notice.
 
WOW! what operating system was that in? ;)

I actually dont know how photograph butterflies? They never seem to stay in one place long enough.... Which is a thought for Shayne, plan a trip to a butterfly house!
 
ianp5a said:
If you stick a pin through them,... Always carry a pin in your camera bag!
Click to expand...

I just knew someone would say that :)
You mean your fast enough to catch 'em?;)
 
I don't know the geography of Houston so can only offer general advice.

The best places for bugs are meadows, preferably with some bushes and trees around, near water.

As for photographing them, it takes a bit of patience and stealth but is perfectly possible, as the macro section of the forum demonstrates.

Good luck.
 
Also, get out early so they have not had time to warm up...
 
On me possibly, must remember to wash at least once a month still the 105 Sigma has proved a good investment...
 
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