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Stag beetle at sunset

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Posted by Edwin kats on July 27, 2010 at 5:06 PM
Stag beetle at sunset
Not far from my home there's a hotspot for stag beetles. A bit late in the season and you hardly find them fighting anymore but quite pleased with this one.
iso 200 1/1000 sec. f/4

Edwin Kats
Posted by Paul King on July 27, 2010 at 5:17 PM
cool, The begining of time!!! :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on July 27, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Now that's different Edwin.. A touch more separation at the bottom end may have given the beetle slightly more presence, if you know what I mean..? Maybe if it was on a 'perch' or something to lift it a little out of the dark band... Just some thoughts as I'm inspired..!!

Brett :toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on July 27, 2010 at 5:26 PM
Thanks guys...

Brett, I know what you mean and I tried to get lower but I couldn't. Lifting the beetle or tree wasn't possible unfortunatly. When I found this fella I had about 30 seconds of sunlight left.
I will get another chance next year.

Ed
Posted by Brett Lewis on July 27, 2010 at 5:31 PM
..and I look forward to those then Ed.. Thank you..!
Posted by Ian Macdermott on July 27, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Spot on Edwin :toast: :toast: :toast:


No nits from me :wink:
Posted by keith mitchell on July 28, 2010 at 3:10 AM
Hi Edwin.
Amazing image.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Matt Cole on July 28, 2010 at 4:43 AM
I agree with Brett's point but still a very nice image Edwin. Lovely colours and different to the norm.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Simon Litten on July 28, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Superb shot! :toast:

Simon
Posted by Shaun Simpson on July 28, 2010 at 2:56 PM
excellent image nice and different :toast: :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on July 28, 2010 at 4:48 PM
An excellent atmospheric image with a promordial feel to it. Fine as it is for me.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 29, 2010 at 1:52 AM
I also agree with Brett's point but still a fantastic image. Well done. :smile:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on July 30, 2010 at 4:26 PM
I really like the beetle emerging from the dark band. Gives a sense of atmosphere. The colours of the setting sun are stunning.