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Deadly Duo
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Deadly Duo

by Mike Ramy

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted September 12, 2015485 views8 comments

Saddleback Caterpillars, (Acharia stimulea)
Another Image from my time spent with these two recently. Thanks to Philip Hodgkins for the Title of this image. Full frame with added back lighting.

Please see Large Version  - -  Largest Version - HERE

File name RAMY_0390_CF65
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Shooting Date/Time 8/19/2015 6:10:45 PM
Author Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice CopyRight Rock Art, Ltd All Rights Reserved
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv(Shutter Speed) 0.8
Av(Aperture Value) 22
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -1 1/3
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Focal Length 100.0mm
Flash Type External Flash : E-TTL flash metering
Flash Exposure Compensation -2 1/3
Tripod  /  Remote Release

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 12, 2015 at 4:18 PM

Oh my, two at once, and on a spiny leaf to boot.  What a neat find, Mike.  Beautifully done.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on September 13, 2015 at 1:49 AM

Those have got to be about the coolest catapillars I have ever seen, Mike.  Where in the hec did they get those little safety vests?  Very nice image complete with a great perch. Wow.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 13, 2015 at 9:01 AM

I like the comp Mike, sharp details and excellent use of your flash..

They sure do look 'deadly', and two for one no less! That's pretty darn deadly manenlightened

Great perch, a can't imagine a better one..

Excellent!devil

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on September 13, 2015 at 7:54 PM

The lighting you used is great and the detail is fine.  I like the arching form of the plant and the symmetry  of the saddlebacks.  Lots of colors and detail to enjoy on this image 

Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on September 13, 2015 at 8:36 PM

Fine image of these two amazing CPs, Mike. devil

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Balan Vinod on September 14, 2015 at 8:05 AM

Gorgeous light ..fantastic color combination ..beautifully crafted Mike..

 

Balan Vinod

Registered on March 20, 2006, 889 Posts, 2312 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on September 19, 2015 at 12:54 PM

Incredible subjects and perfect shot!

Congrats

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on September 19, 2015 at 1:02 PM

Congratulations on receiving Weekly Pick for these handsome slugs.   crying

Registered on May 6, 2015, 43 Posts, 221 Comments