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Watching the sun rise

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 21, 2012145 views12 comments

Not sure what this bug is (lightning bug?) but I liked his perch on the sunflower petals looking towards the OOF sunflower. It looks like he is watching the sun rise!

Canon Rebel T1i. 180mm macro lens. F/5.6 for 1/640 sec. ISO 100. Tripod mounted, natural lighting.

Edit: This is a soldier beetle, sometimes called leatherwing. Thanks to Peter for ID!

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12 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on August 21, 2012 at 8:58 PM

Nicely composed, Carolyn. Colorful, as well.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 21, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Looking at the large version, you did a really good job on the focus and I love the soft BG. Nice comp, all around a great photo.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on August 21, 2012 at 9:30 PM

Fabulous shot, Carolyn. Great color, composition, and so sharp...great detail, the large is absolutely stunning.

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Comment posted by Murali Santhanam on August 22, 2012 at 8:22 AM

Looks like a Leafhopper. Nicely composed.

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Comment posted by Peter May on August 22, 2012 at 10:12 AM

This is a soldier beetle (Cantharidae) in the genus Chauliognathus, Carolyn. They're sometimes called leatherwings.

More info is available at http://bugguide.net/node/view/246

I like your composition a lot.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM

Thanks for the ID, Peter! Thanks also for the link which I found interesting to view.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on August 22, 2012 at 11:57 AM

I like the overall gold tones and the nice detail in the beetle. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on August 23, 2012 at 12:24 PM

I really like your presentation here of the little beetle! The sunflower in the background is well placed!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 24, 2012 at 11:25 AM

Love the color coordination between the bug and the flowers and the concept. Does look like it's watching the sun.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 25, 2012 at 10:20 PM

Hi Carolyn

beautifully composed, with captivating detail and color. inspired work!!
Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on August 28, 2012 at 2:11 PM

Fantastic comp, light and focus.

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Comment posted by Soubhik Patranabis on August 28, 2012 at 4:51 PM

Beautiful.

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