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Female stag beetle or Lesser stag beetle

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Posted by jacqui on August 13, 2008 at 4:51 AM
Female stag beetle or Lesser stag beetle
Taken in my garden

1DmkIII, 180macro + 25mm, f22, 1/80, ISO 2000, Tripod, Manual focusing
Posted by Matt Cole on August 13, 2008 at 9:24 AM
an interesting viewpoint and a great looking beetle. It looks surprisingly good for ISO 2000. I'm not quite sure about the off-centre composition given that the insect is looking straight towards the camera.

Matt
Posted by Andy Shepherd on August 13, 2008 at 11:23 AM


Nice capture Jacqui, unusual POV and a great BG, I like it loads :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Justin on August 13, 2008 at 12:51 PM
Love the viewpoint and the impact. :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on August 16, 2008 at 1:10 PM
Like this a lot - a great view. Looks very sci fi! :smile: