Hi Karen and group, > For flower shots, be prepared to block the wind on the flower > you are interested in (with portable shield of some sort - if white in > color, can double as a light bouncer), as close-up shots can take longer > exposure times. Yes light seems to become a problem, getting up close. I notice that the lens, the camera and my big fat head block the light from the usual source, the sun. I tried some white paper as a reflector, but that often seems to desturb the insects, just as the lens that is poked up their nose! The standard flash misses the subject in these conditions, so perhaps a ringflash as with the medical Nikkor lens might help (even to empty your bank account in one hit!!). Ron van Mierlo :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: -- Visit www.honeybeeworld.com/BEE-L for rules, FAQ and other info --- ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::