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Predator Vs. Prey VI


Predator Vs. Prey VI
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Copyright: Haraprasan Nayak (haraprasan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1729 W: 112 N: 4818] (17792)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-27
Categories: Insects, Spiders
Camera: Canon EOS 400D, Tamron 18-200mm F3,5-6,3 XR DiII LD Asp, Raynox DCR-250 Super Macro
Exposure: f/14.0, 1/80 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): The predator with the Prey 2 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-06-28 4:39
Viewed: 430
Points: 38
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This was captured yesterday evening over my rooftop garden. Both were very tiny I had to use the Raynox DCR 250 Macro to get this close.
The Predator is a Crab spider and the Prey I think is a small sweat bee.
Something about Crab Spiders
CRAB SPIDER
These guys are the Masters of Disguises!
They can change their color to match whatever their surroundings are. They tend to hide in flowers and wait patiently until an insect wanders by. Then they will just reach out and grab their lunch.
(Source: www.kidzone.ws)
Something about the prey
SWEAT BEE
Sweat bee is the common name for any bees that are attracted to the salt in human sweat. In its strict application, the name refers to members of the Halictidae, a large family of bees that are common in most of the world except Australia and Southeast Asia, where they are only a minor faunistic element. In the USA, the common species are black, brown, red, or metallic green, and sometimes with yellow markings, and usually 1/4 to 1/2 inch (4-10 mm) in size. Their attraction to sweat makes them a nuisance, as they will sting if squeezed or squashed against one's flesh. Their sting is only rated a 1.0 on the Schmidt Sting Pain Index, making it almost painless. However, individuals with allergies to any kind of insect stings should seek immediate medical attention. Pest control is not recommended due to their beneficial nature in pollination.
(Source: Wikipedia)

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-06-28 5:10]

Hi Haraprasan,
thanks for visiting my post. I browse through you pages, yes they contains beautiful macro captures of brilliant subjects.
This one is so exciting and very special capture of the nature in action. moment well captured and you have presented it splendidly.
well contrasted coours in pleasant soft blurry background.
thanks for sharing.

regards,
Foozi

El desenfoque te centra en el motivo y los colores de fondo muy adecuados.
Saludos.

Hi Haraprasan,
This is interesting. The moment well capture. Very well done and tfs.
JC

Hi,
Fine capture, the flash has given bizarre colors here but the action well documented. tfs.
nagraj.v

Haraprasan friend, you deal with every day the best macro lens, excellent work. very accurate, with excellent lighting, good detail and additionally, you've given a great composition and good framing!

Regards & TFS!

Jesús

Hi Haraprasan
First of all great moment. Also nice blured background and beautiful pastel colors. The DOF is maybe a little bit to shallow but your photo looks very good
TFS
Krzysztof

looks like lunch is a little bit bigger than the predator. *g* excellent and interesting capture, love the details and
colors, good use of the flash to light up the scene. well done & best wishes, thor.

ciao Haraprasan!
Orange Bg strengthens the composition,
good timing for this shot that shows
the end of the poor insect

best sERGIO

Hi Haraprasan,

Just on time with this fantastic shot, an prey that 2 times the format has as the predator.
Good pov, details and sharpness.
Fine colours.

Gert

An amazing shot, HP!
Very well seen, framed and presented!
Goldy

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-06-28 16:31]

Hi Haraprasan,

An outstanding macro of this Crab Spider and poor little bee. You captured the moment perfectly with fine colors and details.

Jane

Hi MF Hatraprasan,
A superb macro of this ambusher and its prey.
Great action shot indeed.
TFS and have a nice week!
Cheers,

Bayram

hello Haraprasan

excellent macro-photo of the life of insects,
with fine POV, fine focus excellent sharpness and details,
great luminosity of the image, TFS

Asbed

Hi Haraprasan,

This very nice capture of the kill scene! Nice DoF and focus. Very well composed!

TFS,
Kedar

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-06-29 11:26]

Hello Haraprasan,
That is an amazing close up.Very good detail and colour.Great timing.Nicely composed with useful notes.TFS
Best regards Siggi

Hello Haraprasan
You have captured a special moment of this Crab spider and his prey
I like the beautiful colors very much,
a great sharp composed shot
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Good action shot in a macro and i love those subtle colors and the way the light is diffracted on those wings of the bee and good picture to watch.

Dear Haraprasan!

You present us a dramatic picture showing the reality in wildlife. Moreover, the way you present this picture is superb. I like the composition with the blurred background lines very much, and the focus is on the right place. The colours are beautiful, too!

Kind regards

Markus

Love a good spider/prey shot HP, I'm a sucker for spiders :)
Well done old friend!

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-07-06 10:57]

Hello Haraprasan!

Excellent macro of predator and prey. This crab spider looks similiar to our local species. Very good details, sharpness and composition. Colours are great, especially BG and rainbows on bee's wings.

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