Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
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Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
Beautiful! Love it that you use quills on these. And the last fly is really intriguing, have you tried it on trout yet?
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Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
Thanks Martin,
The last fly is a work in progress/experiment that hasn't been for a swim yet! Thought was to use the aftershaft feather in a dubbing loop as a kind of attractor hot spot that looks natural rather than a bright colour, maximum contrast. Also thought the human masses like soft serve ice cream why not trout?
The last fly is a work in progress/experiment that hasn't been for a swim yet! Thought was to use the aftershaft feather in a dubbing loop as a kind of attractor hot spot that looks natural rather than a bright colour, maximum contrast. Also thought the human masses like soft serve ice cream why not trout?
Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
Good use of the aftershaft feathers...i tend to through them away (sorry) when I clear my table...
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Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
Oh my! Those flies and photographs are simply outstanding!
Mad skills, Bro.
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Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
fly_fischa wrote: ↑Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:42 pm Thought I'd share some soft hackles and flymphs I've been tying...
Would you care to share you photo lighting setup with us?
Thanks
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Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
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My lighting setup for these shots is simple. One cheap office desk lamp with a daylight balanced bulb (my tying light)
The reflective surface the flies sit on is an old now dead cellphone. Some crinkled up aluminium foil to reflect some light back into the subject where needed. Photos are shot on my DSLR with 105mm macro lens hand held because I can't be bothered faffing about with a tripod, about as efficient as I can get the process. Mind you I do turn blue in the face sometimes trying to brace my arms holding my breath and slowly moving back and forwards to get the focus where I want it...
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Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
Thanks Ray, been a long absence...
Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
Far too long, Karsten. Your keen wit and superior tying are something that benefits the forum enormously, so please don't stray again.
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Re: Some softhackleish fleas, photo heavy :|
Thanks Bill, you're too kind...
I've missed your exquisite ties, always inspirational...
K
I've missed your exquisite ties, always inspirational...
K