A few from today. At 8.30 am I was on the trail.
Most of the processing was done with RT 5.7, then off to GIMP for spot removal, then off to Darktable for split toning, because I really don’t understand how it works in RT.
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Bugzilla
This is a 30 or so exposure focus stack, in a light tent. The bug (a Pteronarcys Californica stonefly) was already dead when I made this stack. So movement wasn’t a problem. These aquatic insects are big bugs, about 1-7/8 inches or 48mm long.
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…another focus stack. This one was alive but immobilized with Ethyl Acetate. Cooling or even freezing insects for focus stacking does not work because the insects curl up into unnatural positions as they get cold. And then, when they thaw out, they begin to twitch. Ethyl Acetate works nicely. A small amount of the fumes immobilizes the insect without killing it.
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What software do you use to stack your frames?
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I didn’t say which software I use because it is proprietary. I use ZereneStacker. It is not expensive and it is produced entirely by one talented guy, who is a pleasure to work with. ZereneStacker is written in Java so it runs on all three platforms. I use Mint Linux.
He has a useful forum I’ll add later when not using a phone.
A (very) useful website and forum:
Let’s resurrect this thread if you don’t mind.
The Hairy Chaffer Beetle, Tropinota hirta, feeding (well it was before I took the shot, here it’s just startled) on a dandelion.
I showed you mine, now show me yours.
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Grrrrr. Honestly, I tried to make something better. But I failed 
Most of our south Swedish UFOs do not sit still long enough for me to catch them.
Note that his trunk is fully extended to start getting the goodies inside the flower.
At least, we probably can agree that it is a step in the right direction?
Have fun!
Claes in Lund, Sweden
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I do like those wings.
Already told you that on IRC, but man do I like those wings!
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Oh wow, such a great shot!
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Thanks
Jumping spiders are my favourite! Great one!
This turned out quite well, I think. Interesting colours on the little bud.
Have fun!
Claes in Lund, Sweden
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Perfect reason to hide. 
@betazoid Hidden.
Looks like what happens to a doorstop after I play with it.
Ok, that’s strange. I dont see the photos now in chrome but I saw them yesterday when I posted them in firefox. I will fix this.
Edit: fixed.
I really like the colors and bokeh, particularly in the second one!
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25-Euro-lens, old OM Zuiko 50/1.8
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