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by Jon Ashton Published 01/06/2012

I am not suggesting that you grossly over expose but if you are fully exposing the image you will minimise your noise levels and you will also be generating larger files (if you don't believe me try it!) larger files means more information.

Approaching the subject

If you are photographing insects it pays to move slowly and smoothly and make the final approach particularly slowly, perhaps taking a couple of initial images as you get closer. Keep a close eye on the vegetation, the last thing you would want to do is to get within shooting distance and then place your foot, monopod or tripod leg on the plant upon which the subject is resting. If you cast a shadow try to approach so your shadow does not fall on the subject, because if it does there is a good chance it will fly off. In general it is a good idea to go out early or later in the day rather than around the hotter hours; there are for several reasons for this:
1. The light may be more gentle
2. It will be cooler (for you and the subject!)
3. The subject is likely to be less active
4. There will be fewer people or dogs likely to be tramping over your venue

That's it for now good hunting and happy shooting and please never forget there are many natural history guidelines but there is one golden rule:

The welfare of the subject is always paramount to the needs of the photographer.

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