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A Walk in the Clouds


A Walk in the Clouds
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Copyright: iris'hues ss (iris) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 40 N: 729] (2300)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon SX100 IS
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/50 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-11 20:55
Viewed: 654
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 70
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Hello my friend,
Well you must be wondering what cloud has got to do with this photograph, but the first time I saw this shot in my monitor, I felt it was as if the beetle was walking over clouds with the petals forming a muted cloud like pattern for it to tread. I just thought this has to be the name…So, indulge me :)

Here is some information about my subject:

Scientific name : Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Fabricius)
The generic placement of this species has not been conclusively resolved. Recently, Ślipiński (2007) has used the name Menochilus sexmaculatus for this species.

Common name: Six-spotted zigzag ladybird

Synonyms:
Cheilomenes sexmaculata (Fabricius), Chilomenes sexmaculata (Fabricius), Menochilus sexmaculatus (Fabricius), Menochilus quadriplagiatus (Swartz)

Description:
Length 3.3-6.2 mm, width 3.0-5.3 mm. Body outline broadly oval to subrounded, dorsum moderately convex and shiny. Ground colour orange, light red, yellow or pinkish with the following markings in the typical form: head with a black marking in posterior half ; pronotum with a T-shaped median marking connected to a broad black band along posterior margin; elytra with six black maculae including two zigzag lines and a posterior black spot, sutural line with a narrow to moderately broad black stripe. Ventral side uniformly yellow. Antenna short and compact.

This is the commonest, yet rampantly misidentified coccinellid due to the occurrence of numerous colour variants. The following variations are frequently seen: (a) Elytra yellowish / pink / orange without any markings except for a black sutural stripe, (b) elytra and pronotum partially black leaving only the margins, (c) more or less completely black, and (d) the elytral markings coalesce and form broader bands. The pronotal marking is always constant and can be faintly seen even in completely black forms. All these forms freely intermate and several intermediate forms are found in the field (Subramaniam, 1924a). The various colour morphs of this species are frequently misidentified as Micraspis discolor (Fabricius), and Chilocorus nigrita. The larva is dark slaty grey to brown, with yellowish patches. The pupae are yellow with black spots.

Thanks for looking in....

Cheers and have a great day:)
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To Alex99: Thanks Alexiris 1 05-13 11:03
To eqshannon: Thank You Bobiris 1 05-13 11:00
To Argus: Thank You, Ivan.iris 1 05-13 10:58
To Jamesp: Hello thereiris 1 05-13 08:30
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Consider yourself indulged:-)You sure know how to work that camera to the max...I have always be in awe of how some from India do the coloured words such as Sumon and Pankaj, both of whom are great with colours and patterns...and same with my Punjab friends here...the colours could be almost supersaturated but they are not for some reason they are a part of the whole image....Not too many can pull that off with good luck! Or let me rephrase....with skill!
Bob

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2008-05-11 22:21]

I like it Iris,
a fantastic pov, good macro, fine details and a marvelous dov and yes it's a walk into the yellow, very good photojob here, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2008-05-11 22:50]

hi Iris,
très belle macro particulièrement colorée. J'aime le POV qui place l'insect à bonne dimension dans son milieu naturel.

tfs

gl

Hi Iris,

Good pose and captured insect.
Sharpness and colour are great and the beetle are good placed i the picture.

Gert.

Hello Iris,
Very fine details and amazing colors.Excellent composition.Interesting note too.
Regards,
Nikos.

Hello Iris,
This a very artistic shot, with a nice composition and amazing colours. The sharpness of the ladybird contrasting with the blured of the flower make the originality of the photo. Congratulations,
Catherine

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-05-12 1:14]

Hi Iris,
Outstanding shot of this tiny beetle with immaculate sharpness and lovely colours. The OOF yellow petals set up a fine tone to the image and I like your metaphor. Lovely colours and soothing illumination which is so pleasant to the eyes. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Iris, what a beautifull beetle with wonderful pattern. Your capture is great with superb DOF, POV and nice vivid colours. TFS this beauty my friend.
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Iris, wonderful close-up shot of beautiful ladybird (I think). TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

Splendida macro, bellissima composizione con una messa a fuoco perfetta e selettiva, eccellente nitidezza dell'insetto, magnifici i colori e bellissima luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Iris,
It looks like your limited DOF really gives the impression the lady is walking on clouds..
Some of the most colorful clouds I've ever seen! ;-}
Well done & TFS!
Howard

hello Iris

very very beautiful image of this coccinelle, with fine POV, DOF
and framing, excellent focus on the subject, wonderful colours
of the image, great sharpness and details of the coccinelle, TFS

Asbed

Hello Iris,
Wonderful photo of this Ladybird. Sharpness and details are perfect. Amazing clear colours and DOF. Very beautiful!
Regards,
Peter

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4597] (14871)
  • [2008-05-12 9:08]

Hi Iris,

You have a remarkable imagination and I love the title. A wonderful little ladybug, in perfect detail, walking along the flower. Colors are amazing. A very beautiful and artistic picture.

Jane

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3029 W: 148 N: 4520] (14595)
  • [2008-05-12 10:39]
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Hi Irishues.
What an unusual picture of an amazing scene. I cannot imagine how well you have reproduced the charming bug (its image is sharp and detailed fantastically) and wonderful surrounding (BG is so colourful and nicely blurred). Composition is superb as well as the POPV. My congratulation. So creative picture.
Alexei.
P.S. I am very touched with your great comments and encouragement. Many thanks.

Hi Iris,

Excellent capture of Lady bird walking in the Clouds. Great composition, nice pose, sharp details, very good lighting and natural bright colours.

TFS

Pekka

hello iris,
very nice capture, i liked the composition very much, lovely colors and the oof bg looks great, good macro work,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1260] (4179)
  • [2008-05-12 21:04]

Beautiful macro shot of this unusual ladybug. Brilliant colors and outstanding details on the subject. Very nice composition!

Hello Iris, wonderful capture of this beetle and beautiful coloured flower. tfs. Leyla yasemin

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 916 W: 4 N: 2277] (10628)
  • [2008-05-13 0:38]

Hello Iris, Nice composition. Superb view and sharp picture. Smiley tmrw

Hello Iris,
This is a super fine macro with such a small Ladybird!
best dof with good sharpness, nice colour and superb details in the subject!
an excellent composition
cheers
Tony

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1031 W: 26 N: 2984] (10774)
  • [2008-05-13 2:10]

Hi Iris,
i seem to have missed a few of your shots, this one is a real beauty! Colours, composition and detail are all excellent, great vibrant effect you have created here, well done my friend!
Paul

Hi Iris,
A nice capture of this beautiful ladybird bug. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Silpa

Great shot- wonderful isolation you have achieved here - plus great colour and focus on the ladybird.

James

Hello Iris,
A walk in the clouds - i liked the name.:)Now looking at the picture from that angle I think you are right.the bug does look like taking a walk in he clouds.
I liked the colours, the clarity and sharpness with which you have captured this shot.
Thanks for the share,
Regards,
Smitha.

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2596 W: 133 N: 7433] (23169)
  • [2008-05-13 10:26]
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hello Iris,
This is a superb macro!
This Ladybird is walking on tip-toe! The sharpness and focusing is so exact that the yellow petals of the flower are sufficiently OOF to make them look like yellow clouds and the tip-toeing enhances that effect.
I like this image very much and take it as a favorite.
Thanks very much!
Best wishes, Ivan

Hello Iris, Very nice detail of the bug and the lifted leg must have made it look like walking on air. I like the color and contrast of the composition. Well done and best regards. Jusni

Hi Irishues, splendid macro of lovely little bug, superb light and fantastic colors, wonderful details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-05-14 8:32]

Hi Iris,
Beautiful,colourful macro.Lighting,exposure,sharpness and visual impact are excellent.
Thanks for posting.

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 125 W: 0 N: 216] (642)
  • [2008-05-15 1:18]

hi Iris,
really nice shot.. very pretty. i like your composition, with fantastic color and nice detail. great focus on the bug with a nice depth to the rest of the pic. good imagination too, with the title. well done and tfs
Gethin

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2339 W: 59 N: 3777] (12120)
  • [2008-05-22 6:00]

Hi Iris,
Colors look great. Details, contrast, POV, composition and shallow DOF are very nice. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

This is a fabulous shot. I love the feeling of sunshine here. Perfect depth of field. And the composition is flawless. Wonderful work!

Ciao Iris!
I love your pic! It's a masterwork.
Perfect details, sharpenss and composition. Colors are very nice too.
Congratulations.
Marco

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-03 8:27]

Hello Iris

The colours are striking.
Very good macro,the pov and dof are well done.
You have brought the viewer into the realm of this ladybird.
Well done.
TFS


Rob

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 227 W: 0 N: 184] (890)
  • [2008-07-12 20:32]

Hello Iris,
a great shot of the bug. Lovley hues too.
The small image but you delivered it brilliantly.
Great composition and lovely colour blurring effect.

Regards,
Foozi

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