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Grey Dagger/Dark Dagger

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Posted by Maggie Campbell on June 2, 2010 at 4:46 PM
Grey Dagger/Dark Dagger
The former I think but not absolutely sure. Managed 5 different caterpillars on Monday. Never seen so many. Some are just amazing colours. Not the easiest thing to photograph but fun nonetheless.

D300 150mm 1/125s f11 -0.7EV ISO1000 Tripod
Posted by Matt Cole on June 2, 2010 at 5:00 PM
I'm useless at identifying caterpillars Maggie and always find them surprisingly difficult to photograph well. You've done a good job here. I think the caterpillar's curved shape suits the central composition and all parts look nice and sharp. :smile:

Matt :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on June 2, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Hi Maggie
ID good. :biggrin: And a great catterpillar shot. About the first I've seen.!
JohnR
Posted by simon manning on June 2, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Tis grey daggar Maggie ,and a fine one too

Simon
Posted by Karen Summers on June 2, 2010 at 5:26 PM
like this Maggie I don t know what it is but nice image
Posted by Mark Davies on June 2, 2010 at 5:49 PM
UR getting good at these .A tadge of burn to the top left stops the highs pulling .Beautifully presented .
Posted by David Taylor on June 2, 2010 at 5:56 PM
Five different caterpillars in one day. Wow!! :eek: I've not seen any at all this year, so far. You've captured this very well indeed, as they are not easy.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on June 2, 2010 at 8:29 PM
I agree with Matt in terms of photographing these - surprisingly tricky to get right. Nice shot.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on June 3, 2010 at 2:01 AM
I think you've captured this very well. Lovely image and the central composition works well here.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on June 3, 2010 at 10:52 AM

Good looking image Maggie, I like the central comp and the glorious greens.

Andy...
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on June 3, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Colourful stuff, nicely composed and well detailed too!
Posted by Phil Shaw on June 3, 2010 at 1:24 PM
Attractive image; well composed and executed. Nicely done.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on June 4, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Lovely colorful fellow!
Like the way you got all of the detail in!

greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Maggie Campbell on June 5, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Thanks everyone. Rich I think you are right. I had another look at my insect book.