I've been experimenting lately and started to use f5.6 to f8.
And i do try to make sure the background would look different.
Plus am also testing a new bouncer diffuser.
first photo. The fly is drinking.
Camera Info
Device: Nikon D7100
Lens: 60mm f/2.8D
Focal Length: 60mm
Focus Mode: AF-A
AF-Area Mode: Single
VR:
AF Fine Tune: OFF
Exposure
Aperture: f/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/250s
Exposure Mode: Manual
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Exposure Tuning:
Metering: Spot
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100
All photo's I shot using my D7100 dslr + 60mm f2.8 AFD + SB-800
I always shoot handheld in the field.