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Shield Bug

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted August 1, 2011162 views11 comments

I do apologise about the dirty flower petals !!
D7000 400 ISO 125th @f7
Sigma 150 macro
Tripod 2 stacked images CZM
Slight crop off vertical
Levels /Histogram adjust paint shop pro.
JohnR

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11 comments

Comment posted by Verdon on August 1, 2011 at 3:49 PM

your apology accepted, but next time you know what....ha ha ha
love the detail and fact that you composed just a part of flower, John, another beauty!

Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments

Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on August 1, 2011 at 3:56 PM

The bug is splendid, John, who cares about that flower.

You did a great job of detailing the pocked appearance of these bugs. There are so many varieties, but I think this one may be only on your side of the Atlantic. At least I have never seen one of these. To hold detail in that translucent tail section speaks well for your exposure.

Registered on April 18, 2011, 329 Posts, 1985 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on August 1, 2011 at 4:24 PM

Thanks both.
Charlie
Over here its called Sloe Bug (Dolycoris baccarum ) ( Errrr.... - I think

)
John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on August 2, 2011 at 2:24 PM

Can't fault this one, JR, and as already mentioned your exposure is spot on. I really like the way the bug pops and the DOF looks bang on too, with just about all the bug in focus. Good work sir.

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Phillpotts on August 2, 2011 at 3:06 PM

I like the composition here John and the focus stacking has really made the bug stand out

Registered on January 21, 2009, 16 Posts, 62 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Goddard on August 2, 2011 at 6:08 PM

As said, can't fault it - must use my 150 macro this year!

Whats on the bugs right rear leg ?

Registered on November 21, 2008, 66 Posts, 253 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on August 2, 2011 at 6:28 PM

Graham
Might be a mite !! Ba boom !!

John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by David Sewell on August 3, 2011 at 6:21 AM

Great detail, but you really will have to get Mrs R to give those petals a bit of a polish next time

Fabulous shot, John.

David

Registered on September 10, 2008, 63 Posts, 801 Comments

Comment posted by Scott Tilley on August 3, 2011 at 4:21 PM

Hi John, never noticed the flower! Sorry!! Such a stunning bug, love the "sand blasted effect"

Scott

Registered on January 3, 2009, 12 Posts, 108 Comments

Comment posted by Bob Johnson on August 4, 2011 at 11:38 AM

Not really into macro myself John but for this I will make an exception as it is so striking

Bob

Registered on December 8, 2010, 17 Posts, 169 Comments

Comment posted by David Taylor on August 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM

I wish I had this species in my garden, it would be amazing in 3D.

However you have achieved a 2D+
effect with this outstanding image. Excellent.

Registered on April 24, 2006, 101 Posts, 837 Comments