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On the edge...


On the edge...
Photo Information
Copyright: Kirsten Tr (Kirsten) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 6 N: 216] (664)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-08-12
Camera: Fujifilm Finepix S5000, 37mm-370mm, 52mm UV
Exposure: f/2.1, 1/84 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Beetles and Bugs of the world [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2004-11-30 12:20
Viewed: 1126
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
this is a green stink bug and a seven-spotted ladybug.
they are both 'on the edge' of a plant so i thought it would be nice to add them together!so i did.
i first edited the two pics sepertaly, brightness ,sharpning,.. than put them together, added background (2) first the yellow flowers, than the green bamboo leaves, the two pictures are on TL if you are interested!lowerd ocapacity, stroked the pics of the insects, thats it, and i liked it, hope you do too!

theres info about the stink bug in a previous picture, heres' some about the lady bug:

Aphid Eating Lady Beetles
One of the most common Ladybugs is the Seven-spotted Lady Beetle, often referred to as the Sevenspot or the Sevenspotted Ladybird. Not very difficult to identify, for it is a typical ladybeetle, red with black spots and the total number of spots is seven. The seventh spot runs on both shields and just in front are two small white triangular shaped dots. Like all other ladybirds eating aphids they don't real track them down, they simply stuble over them. The adults can be seen from March to November mainly, but in winter some remain active. The size is typical for members of this family: some 6 to 8 mm. The larvae are blue with some pink spots. They are often found near an aphid colony, eating the sap suckers one by one. But, given the opportunity, they will be eating other small insects as well. You may also see ants chasing the larvae away. Nowadays this species is used commercially to fight aphid infections on plants, just like the Two-spotted Lady Beetle and some Green Flies.

Coccinella septempunctata

(www.gardensafari.net)

ps. about the empty space, i tried antother pictures but it was a bit too busy that way, and now the background is open for public to!
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To gerhardt: thanksKirsten 1 12-02 11:59
To IdoTT: thank youKirsten 1 12-02 11:58
To PDP: thanksKirsten 1 12-02 11:55
To RAP: thank youKirsten 1 12-02 11:54
To netfalls: wall..Kirsten 1 12-02 11:52
To willie: thanksKirsten 1 12-02 11:51
To japie: torned in two..Kirsten 1 12-02 11:50
To Arjuna: thanks!Kirsten 1 12-02 11:48
To Robbrown: hiKirsten 2 12-01 18:30
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  • IdoTT Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 210 W: 19 N: 86] (482)
  • [2004-11-30 12:39]
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Take another pic and put it in the empty place!
it will take the eye focus on the pictures insted on the BG !
Great macro and comp in both of the pictures!

Interesting composition, Kirsten. I think it would have had more impact if you added a third bug in the blank space. Very artistic though. I like the initiative you took.

Hi Kirsten 2 great individual images, the notes very good too. but 2 things worry me,
1) if I have read this right the BG images are already on TL Iknow this is highly modified but they are still already posted.
2) can you please have a look at the TOS (terms of service) item 3i. about frames.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2951 W: 366 N: 3779] (11763)
  • [2004-11-30 16:22]
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Hi Kirsten. Interesting presentation, I must say it's not one I would choose but I like variety! Each of the individual shots are very good I think they would have looked very good posted on their own.

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-11-30 18:11]
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Una extraña presentacion, pero no por ello menos interesante.
Gran composicion con excelente agudeza sobre los insectos y agradable coloracion.
Esta imagen demuestra tu talente y cariño por la fotografía... sin dudas.

A strange presentation, but not for that reason less interesting.
Great composition with excellent sharpness on the insects and pleasant coloration.
This image demonstrates your talente and affection by the photography... without doubts.

Unusual composition Kirsten , very well done.
Great background (except of the wall)
Thanks for sharing

Interesting composition Kirsten. Artistic. The macros are sharp and good. Worth a smiley. Well done

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-12-02 0:45]
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I'm torn in two, On the one side I agree that this needs a third bug, on the other I like it as it is. The posted images are sharp and of excellent quality. Very well done

Thanks for posting

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2052 W: 315 N: 4301] (14719)
  • [2004-12-02 8:57]
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Bizarre composition with this vacuum. It looks like an image of bug is missing.
Thanks

I love the way you've highlighted these two bugs, they look like they're on the same plant. This would look so nice matted and framed hanging on the wall. A unique perspective, nice crisp colors, I like the faded background effect and the yellow borders around them.

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