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Todays post is dedicated to Mr. Peter Bargh, yes thats right, Pete himself! This is in appreciation for him showing me the errors of my way. Now, you all saying what is it Greg is smoking now? Dont worry, nothing, I just put it out! Pete's post had such a great sterile environment, one that a lot of us wish we could get. So, now interested, I take it one step further, I read his description hoping that he might be generous enough to give out some of his trade secrets, and guess what, true to his nature he imparted his secret to us, what a gentleman!
Ah, but here is the catch, while folks like Osman123, CeciliaT, Celestun, Su, Gemm, myself and others, have been crawling around on the ground, fighting off biting insects, being chased by snakes, nailed by poison ivy, and let us not forget that merciless and unforgiving sun, Pete takes a more professional approach and my hat is off to him for doing so! He shows us that we are never too old to learn new tricks. So, what is the Secret? Simple really, just pick up the bug and move it to a more sterile, obstruction free area. In Pete's case, he simply picked up the caterpillar off of a half eaten leaf, moved it to a clean one, then waited until the little guy performed, simplicity at its best!
So, after studying his technique endlessly (about 2 minutes), and after much morale deliberation (of which I have none), I decided to test this new found knowledge. So, off I ran to the corner pond with my lovely assistant (Cesie), happen to find a Preying Mantis, then had the wife pick up the bug (I couldnt touch it) and place it in clear view on an old dead branch.
Well thats my story and I am sticking to it! Pete, this is just clean fun, please dont delete my shot Everyone if you get a chance please stop by Petes shot, its really good. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!!!!
Greg
| Title: | The Bargh Effect |
| Username: | 
glazzaro |
| Uploaded: | 9 Sep 2005 - 5:03 AM |
| Camera: | Nikon D2X  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Sigma 150mm Macro 1.4x TC |
| Recording media: | Digital ISO 100 |
| Tags: | Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 80 |
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Maddie
I didn't, actually had a lot more names but I could not upload because there is a 2000 character limitation. Even the ones I did get in I could not link to their portfolios because of it. Took me 6 tries and a lot of editing to upload before it took.
Greg
lol! Nothing wrong with a little selective relocation, I hear the package is very good these days ;-0 I agree with Cheryl about it looking a bit dark in places. Great story Greg, and yes, you're going to have to be brave next time lol! K.
Sorry but i shoot what is there.I handle bugs and wildlife all the time and i do that to get data.He has a good point if you want a clean photo.As everyone knows i shoot for fun when i have time.Nice shot Greg and keep up the outstanding work you do.Your photos are a joy to look at.Planned or just a quick shot they are always good.Take care.
John
John
No worries, this was taken roughly where the creature was, did not remove him from his environment, this shot was taken outdoors and the wife simply moved him about 2 inches away from where he was. He was in the grass and no way to get a clean shot so there was a old branch next to him, we just placed him on it. The dark background is actually the grass and ground area in a shaded area. Believe when I tell you I did not bring this creature home for a staged shot, I am just poking a little fun at Pete, I prefer to shoot nature as true as possible to its environmental settings. Have a great weekend my friend.
Greg
Wonderful detail and colour, great light and exposure. Well done Greg.
Nice shot! I like that background! I wonder how that method will work with birds? 
LOL at your description Greg, but I'd like to point out that there is a bit of a weak spot in Pete's very good trade secret!....Moving the creatures to a sterile enviroment for the shot is all very well with a caterpillar or even a preying mantis......But prey tell, how the hell do you do that with a dragonfliy?
I mean you have to catch the little blighters first!!!......I'll stick with my plan, study the dragonfly and work out where his perch is and then smother the perch in Super-Glue.....LOL
I bet someone thinks I'm serious!
Of course the real trouble for you is that Pete's method means you have to touch the creepy crawlies, and we all know, because Cesie told us...LOL...That your a big wussie and frightened to death of em really.....
Frightened you might be, but we would never know it from the quality of this shot......You must have used a tripod though, as there is no evidence of any camera shake!....LOL
Regards as always....Ade
Ade
Your absolutely right, if the wife ain't around I will be back to having debri in my shots because the good lord his self could not make me touch one of those critters!
I have to admit, hadn't thought about the super glue, that would also be helpful in setting up the next days shot too! 
Greg
LOL Greg, if you want to know how to do it with birds just follow these simple steps:
1) Just burn a little of whatever your having out in the field.
2) Have your lovely assistant collect the drunken birds, and bring them inside.
3) Take your shots.
4) Release them once they have sobered up!
There, problem solved!
Patrick
I will need to try this with a highland cow Greg, lol...as always you have a great exposure for us to feast our eyes on no matter where you take the shot. Great colours and clarity...a good weekend to yourself.
Doug.
Patrick
Kool, will give that a try, though I don't like to share! You have a great weekend Patrick, hope you nail some more shots like your post today.
Doug
Think the cow would be tough on the back, but just think of the possibilities! You have an excellent weekend Sir.
Greg
well done my friend in the shot also good story
ps still no baby ;-(
Don't worry if you can't pluck up courage to move it by hand Greg, there's always photoshop...
You have these in your garden. Wow!
I thought they lived in zoos. Well you learn somethiing every day.
Oh, great shot too.
I can't keep up with your range of subjects.
Simon
followed the link to Pete's shot........quite brilliant, I think the description should come with a ' don't try this at home' warning.................grip a little to tight and no picture and quite sticky fingers.............
Well I too followed your link to Pete's caterpiller... and I have come to this conclusion! you are all totally barking mad ... and I love it ..... this is a great shot Greg ... thanks for making me giggle! Click*
Karen
enjoyed all of this, great fun. I admire your creature's knees and even feet, no, I don't think I could pick it up,even though I don't think it would bite me. Wonderful picture goes without saying.
(*.*)D
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