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High Noon Flyer

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted June 4, 2014101 views5 comments

I went out today around noon for a trial run. Will move up close in the days ahead and try for a much tighter frame. And earlier with better light as well.. I think these little beetles look cool inflight, so I'm motivated

F/11, 1/800th, ISO 500, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 with monopod for support. Full frame @ 12:28pm

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Comment posted by scott lanz on June 4, 2014 at 8:34 PM

Nice capture of the small beetle in flight. The beetle is very sharp. I agree that getting closer on just the flower and the beetle would give this more impact. I do like the exposure on the flower and the separation from the bg.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on June 6, 2014 at 8:52 AM

Nice shot! I actually like the beetle nested under the petals better...He looks so cute. And, you even got a partial of a spider on the right. May have been high noon, but it was a good time for the bugs

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on June 6, 2014 at 9:21 PM

I like this a lot - a little bit of action - the hidden bug underneath, good mix of colors and the thorns give a sense of scale. Really well done

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on June 7, 2014 at 10:26 AM

Love this kind of image, Howard - the beautifully captured beetle hovering over the buds and flowers, bathed in light and shade. It gets the feel of a moment in time.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 8, 2014 at 11:26 PM

Hi Howard. I find the beetle a special addition to a lovely look at the prickly pear bloom with the rear 3/4 light giving the bloom a fine glow. Great job getting the beetle sharp.

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