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Stenopterus rufus


Stenopterus rufus
Photo Information
Copyright: Catherine Dijon (CatherineD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 4 N: 664] (2390)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS400D, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/320 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-15 9:32
Viewed: 335
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Stenopterus rufus is a beetle (Coleoptera) of the Longhorn family (Cerambycidae) of the Western Palaearctic region. It has 7 to 16mm length and appear as adult from May to August. The larva feeds on various death woods and the adult of various flowers.
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Le Sténoptère roux (Stenopterus rufus) est un coléoptère de la famille des longicornes (Cerambycidae). Les élytres roux sont très étroits et déhiscents, les massues fémorales 1 et 2 sont noires, les 3 sont rousses, le pronotum est hérissé de longues soies.
La larve se nourrit de bois morts et l’adulte sur diverses fleurs.

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Hello Catherine,
Technically well done.
A good compo. And very colourful.
TFS
Annick

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  • meyerd Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 386 W: 63 N: 1139] (3493)
  • [2008-07-15 11:43]

Hi Catherine,
you present one of the less often seen longicorns, and you do it very well: the composition, the background are carefully chosen to a symphony of colors. Thanks for this, Catherine.
Best regards
Dietrich

Hello Catherine
This is a wonderful macro.....The placement of the beetle in the right hand of the frame is perfect and the the daisy just slightly out of focus to the left set against a great oof bg is brilliant work.
Best Regards
Paul

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-07-15 12:49]

Hi Catherine. This is a new one for me so thanks for posting. You have captured a fine pose showing a good to view of the bory. with natural colours. I like the two lagre flower against the BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

Excelente conjunto Catherine, lleno de vida, buen hacer y dinamismo. Un buen control de la luz, el enfoque y el fondo hacen el resto para que sea una toma excepcional.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi Tejedor.

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1406] (4831)
  • [2008-07-15 14:36]

Hi Catherine

Superb shot of the Beetle.
Nicely composed with a great POV & pose.
Lovely crisp details and great DOF leaving a beautifully OOF BG.
Excellent natural vivid colours and light too.

Hil

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 993 W: 6 N: 2651] (9871)
  • [2008-07-15 15:33]

Salut Catherine,une categorie d'insects maudites..ehehe..tres difficiles a capturer parfaictaiment et tres difficile aussi decouvrir le nom,ton travail est vraiment excellent,mes plus gros compliments,Luciano

Hello Catherine
Very elegant. I like OOF flower in background, very good compo with insect in the right down corner. Perfect sharpness and DOF, beautiful colors and good contrast Very good job
TFS
Krzysztof

Hi Catherine,
Perfectly focused and detailed fantastic shot of this cerambycid beetle with superb calerity my friend. BG also great! TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-07-16 1:18]

Hello Catherine,
This is a beautiful composition showing an interesting and beautiful species of Longhorn Beetle. Excellent focus, sharp details and natural colours. I like the Daisies too and the fine soft background.
Many thanks, Ulla

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 277 W: 3 N: 738] (2646)
  • [2008-07-16 4:57]

Hello Catherine,
Great capture,very amazing clarity,
Details are perfect and nice
Wonderful composition
Regards Siggi

Hi Catherine, splendid beetle with fantastic details, lovely composition with wonderful daisies, good colors, excellent sharpness and wonderful blurry BG, brava, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 194 W: 0 N: 645] (2867)
  • [2008-07-17 10:47]

Hola Catherine, muy bonita y cuidada composición, tus composiciones tecnicamente y por estetica siempre hay que estudiarlas y tenerlas en cuenta, gracias por compartir.
Una toma con muy buena exposición y agradables tonos de color.
La PDC conseguida, junto con las formas desenfocadas del fondo, le da una profundidad muy agradable a la fotografia.
Un saludo

hi your bug shots are far better than mine, have you any tips for a macro enthuse when it comes to insects. my best macros which are of flowers are on TL.
:)Sue

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