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Eight-spotted Forester
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Eight-spotted Forester

by Howard Cheek

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted April 26, 2012120 views9 comments
I ran across this Eight-spotted Forester caterpillar this morning.
Fairly small at 1 1/2" in length. From the Owlet Moth family.
F/14, 1/200th, ISO 500, 1D M3, Sigma 150mm f/2.8 & fill.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on April 26, 2012 at 9:18 PM
That's a very beautiful caterpillar. Excellent detail, and a very clean BG. :toast:
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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on April 27, 2012 at 3:10 AM
Excellent shot, Howard- Great DOF, fine detail and a perfect composition on your image- Caterpillars are pretty tough macro subjects, and this is a skillful portrait indeed- Thanks for sharing, Fabio
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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on April 27, 2012 at 1:25 PM
Well spotted and a great shot Howard. Great detail and nice balance of the light.
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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on April 29, 2012 at 9:08 AM
Very Nice Howard :toast:
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Comment posted by Bill Caldwell on April 29, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Beautiful capture and very cool looking critter!
Registered on October 10, 2011, 62 Posts, 508 Comments
Comment posted by Tonia Graves on April 29, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Nicely photographed caterpillar. I like the diagonal comp and the earth tones in the background, it really makes this beauty stand out well!
Registered on October 29, 2011, 92 Posts, 1035 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 30, 2012 at 11:08 AM
Hi Howard :wavey: A great shot :eek: Well composed, with very fine detail and color, Even the stem and leaves are well placed :toast:
Albert Darmo
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on May 4, 2012 at 1:51 PM
Amazing detail, excellent work.

Ray
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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on May 16, 2012 at 8:55 AM
Great shot. Perfect sharpness & color throughout, much enhanced by the BG.
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