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DANCE ON MY FINGER


DANCE ON MY FINGER
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Copyright: Sumon Sinha (Mana) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-H2
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Joe's Favourites 1, Jewel Bug of the World, 80-89 Points I [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-01-11 3:10
Viewed: 974
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 86
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This particular place was swarming with these Jewel Bugs when I went there but unfortunately my camera was not with me. They were everywhere and their sparkling colour was dazzling in the sunlight as they flew from one plant to another. I single step let a dozens take off, presenting a wonderful view. It was a marvellous experience but unfortunately I could not take advantage of it. I have never missed my camera more dearly in all these years. Anyway, when I returned to that place it was already late afternoon and there were hardly any to be seen. I really felt frustrated. Then suddenly this one flew in and sat on my palm, walked around, went to the tip of my thumb and DANCED. Ohhhhhh....it was such a great feeling and all my unhappiness vanished into thin air as I watched and enjoyed those few moments of glory.

Friends, I have not been able to keep pace with TN lately. It has been a mixture of ill health of my mother to work assignments to social commitments to mental stress to travelling. Even my new Canon 400D is almost left untouched and I am taking recourse to my archives. Hope things may turn round soon and I can devote more time on TN with all my friends around the world. Gives me so much pleasure to be here, truely.

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Scutelleridae are otherwise known as shield-backed bugs, a reference to the fact that their shield is continuous, not divided. Because bugs in this family are usually brightly colored, they are also known as Jewel bugs. These insects feed on plant juices, and are closely related to stink bugs.

Scientific classification -
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hemiptera
Suborder: Heteroptera
Family: Scutelleridae

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Hi Sumon,
perfect macro of this very beatiful and colorful beetle with golden shiny. sharpness and details excellent as like coloration. POV and BG also great. Nicely composed and noted. Thanx
best wishes
Ahmet

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-01-11 4:12]

Hi Sumon,
this guy is so beautiful!
The colours are amazing!
Perfect composition and POV.
Great sharpness and incredible clarity
A really nice note as well :)
I hope you find some more time soon :)
Well done,
Joe

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2008-01-11 4:12]

Hi Sumon,
The vibrant,sparkling colors of this bug look so beautiful. Pose you captured, focus, sharpness and details are very nice. TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Selen

Hola Sumon,
Preciosa imagen con gran nitidez y detalle, la luz y color son fantásticos. Saludos
José Ramón

Ok, the jig is up Sumon :)
Excellent detail & use of ambient light with the metallic colors lit up nicely. Very good DOF, POV, and..you forgot to mention what dance routine we're lookin' at ;-}}
Howard

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2008-01-11 5:05]

Hi Sumon,a great great pic,the colours are incredibles,top quality of sharpness and details,noy easy to made so perfect,thanks for share,Luciano

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  • Ena Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 368 W: 61 N: 591] (2458)
  • [2008-01-11 5:27]

Hi Sumon,
Another wonderful shot from you!
Beautiful composition of this dancer!
Nice colors!
Good POV and focus!
TFS
Ena

Hi Sumon Da,
A lovely close up of this jewel beetle. Very well composed, well timed and excellent details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Sumon,

Very nice picture of this beetle. Good pose. Very nice light and focus. Beautiful detail. Very well done.
Cheers,
Mariki

Now that is cleaver. Just when one thinks they have seen it all..in some remote way this reminds me of an advert in magazines in the 1950's and 60's when I saw a small dog in the palm of someones hand...but in your case there is no exaggeration. It is sharp so you worked one handed...A one hand act. Excellent sir. Always enjoyable to wake up to something new and intriguing in the photo/nature image world of Sumon.
Bob

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3819 W: 190 N: 11368] (35041)
  • [2008-01-11 7:23]

He was dancing for joy that you came back to see him!
Great shot of this Jewel Bug in an amazing pose taken with fine sharpness. The POV, colours and Bg are all superb.
Well done, Sumon and thanks for sharing this one,
Ivan

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2008-01-11 8:10]

Hi Sumon,

A nice macro,very colorfull end well focused,I am always amazed how you can have that sharp captures with camera only in one hand,I did not succeed yet,but yo managed quite ok,thank and have a nice weekend

Paul

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2008-01-11 9:55]

Hi Sumon,

This bug truly looks as if it is dancing. Fantastic shot of it and your finger! Colors are magnificent - details are razor sharp. The pose is amazing. Sorry to hear your mother isn't well - I hope she is on the mend soon.

Jane

Poco que decir ante esta maravilla. Una sobrada
profundidad y un buen enfoque. Excelentes colores y detalles. Una preciosa fotografía.
Abrazo Sumon: J. Ignasi Tejedor.

My friend Sumon,
The best of the best!!
superb and awesome macro in perfection in everything!
far beyond words to express your excellent work of nature
sincere thanks always for sharing
buddy Tony

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2008-01-11 12:02]

Hi Sumon

What an amazing jewel coloured bug! Technically I think this is superb with amazing sharpness, fabulous details, great light, amazing colours and perfect DOF. The note is lovely as well and the moment with it landing on you is priceless.

I hope everything gets better for you soon

TFS

Karan

Tout le plaisir est pour nous, Sumon, qui admirons l'indéniable qualité de votre travail : la qualité de celle-ci est encore à couper le souffle : attitude, netteté, lumières, couleurs. Bravo ! Antoine.

Nice pose, good macro. The finger provides scale

ciao Sumon
Seems a Brazilian dancer ready for the carnival !!! another excellent one and detailed capture..well done

best regards sERGIO

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2008-01-11 14:21]

Hi Summon
Very nice composition.Very sharp iamge whit excellent details .The colors are outstanding.
Great presentation.
TFS Michel

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3585 W: 143 N: 5669] (18533)
  • [2008-01-12 0:32]

Hi Sumon.
Superb macro and wonderful title. I am amazed with breathtaking details, sharpness and colours. BG is so superb as the bug. Bravo. Great refined work.
Alexei.

Hi Sumon, amazing macro of this dancing bug with wonderful colors, lovely details and excellent sharpness, BELLISSIMA! very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2008-01-12 3:50]

Hello Sumon,
exellent capture. Details are sharp. Very good work ! impressive colors and composition ! Thanks for sharing.

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2008-01-12 4:25]

Hello Sumon,
Outstanding quality image showing amazing details, textures and colors of these fastinating bugs. Thanks for sharing this fantastic macro image and great notes Sumon.
Rick

I'm sending my best wishes to your mom and you. I know you'll be back in the spirit of photography soon enough. Maybe we all need breaks now and then...that's ok. Just come back to it eventually.

Wonderful shot...lovely color and great pose! Your work is always good though.

Hi Sumon,
What a great macro! You caught a wonderful moment indeed! This must have been a unique experience! What a beauty! I hope that life will be kind for you in 2008 :)!
Claudine

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 801 W: 3 N: 2100] (6596)
  • [2008-01-12 8:19]

Hi Mana, what a great story and what a great shot of this little bug! It's beautiful like a jewel and you captured it with great sharpness and details. The bug is a jewel, so is your photo! Thank you,

Francine

Magnifique, quelle superbe macro les détails et les couleurs sotn superbes.
Bravo
Marie

Hello Sumon,
splendid macro shot, vivid colors are just great, perfect focus with many great details,
well done,
cheer,
friendly,
Pat

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 51 N: 519] (2238)
  • [2008-01-12 16:12]

Hello Mana,
real dance indeed, magnificent capture, as always
perfect sharpness and details, great DOF
best regards, Dejan

Hi Sumon,
Wow, awesome macro shot, this bug certainly has a great name! love the color. TFS
Donna:o)

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2008-01-13 10:17]

Hello Sumon, what a fantastic shot! Great macro with sharpness at its best, the exposure is fine and the composition is impressive ! Thanks,

Mario

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-01-13 15:50]

Hello Sumon

Wow once again super clarity and razor sharp focus,the details are amazing.
The lighting is producing vibrant colours here.
Excellent POV and DOF.The subject does appear to be dancing on your finger.
Great job.
TFS

Rob

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2008-01-13 21:13]

Hello Sumon,
Just marking today because I'm out of time
I'll be back tomorrow with a proper critique
..Greeting from the Grand Canyon State my dear friend

Everton

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 67 N: 645] (6814)
  • [2008-01-13 23:00]

Bonjour,
Position originale pour ce charmant insecte.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

Hi Sumon,
This is a brilliant picture. Great achievement with one hand to take the picture. Sharp focus with all details clearly presented. Yes, this Jewel Bug is dancing on your thumb. Very well done and tfs.
JC

Hello Sumon,
Amazing details have been captured in this little fellow!
Great sharpnesss and the clarity in colours is stunning...
I like this unusual setting, macro work well done and the insect is well isolated in a 3-D feeling!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hi Sumon,
this is so fun! The detail and color are incredible.
Super POV and comp. Every Body Dance Now! :-)
TFS, Richard

Hello Sumon !
You managed to get an incredble shot of this insect ! I love absolutely everything here - sharp details, excellent exposure, vivid colors, beautiful light, wonderful blurred BG, and of course the pose of the insect is amazing. And of course the bug himself is wonderful, with all these metallic and shiny colors - he looks like a jewel ! :-) Very well done !
Valerie.

Hola Sumon.
Fantástica macro y hermosos colores con unos reflejos increíbles.
Excelente presentación y nota.
Hasta pronto, JL.

Hi Sumon
Beautiful, everything is as always perfect. Great moment, beautiful colors perfect sharpnes
Best wishes
Krzysztof

huge details, great quality :)
in one word: amazing
regards
jo

bonjour sumon
c'est formidable comme les couleurs ressortent metallisées,le piqué est tres bon.
même si le support n'est pas le mieux c'est une excellente macro.
laurent

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