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A Rarer Long-Horn


A Rarer Long-Horn
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1056 W: 289 N: 3914] (13202)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-28 8:49
Viewed: 751
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
At least in Germany, this is one of the not so common longhorn beetles:
- Stenocorus meridianus
- family: Cerambycidae

Species information
S. meridianus is found in humid habitats, including forests, bushland or large garden and park areas.
Body length: between 15 - 25 mm.
In Sachsen-Anhalt, where I found the specimen, the species is endangered, in Nordrhein-Westfalen, where I live, it is strongly threatened.

Location
A small nature reserve, called Grosser Fallstein, north of the Harz-Mountains consisting of low hills densely covered with deciduous forest.

Conditions
- low natural light
- ISO 400
- handheld

References
* Möller G, Grube R, Wachmann E (2006) Der Fauna-Käferführer I - Käfer im und am Wald. - Fauna-Verlag, Nottuln.
* Harde K.W. & Severa F. (1981) Der Kosmos-Käferführer. Franckhsche Verlagshandlung, Stuttgart.
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A fine macrophoto of a cerambycid expertly executed Peter, the dorsolateral viewpoint made it easier to render the whole beetle in sharp focus, its natural colours also finely reproduced. Thank you for sharing this fine image with us my friend.
Mehmet

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 211 W: 0 N: 755] (3323)
  • [2008-05-28 10:02]

Hola Peter, muy buena definición y mejor luz en esta toma bien compuesta y con el color natural. Un saludo

Hi,
Nice macro shot with great DOF and POV. TFS.
Nasit

Hello Peter,
I just post a specimen of the same species! Nice coincidence. Your specimen is very well captured, with a better position and focus than the mine. You can see that the colour is different. In Belgium, in the south of the country, this specie is quite common.
Best regards,
Catherine

hi,
i'm amazed at the details that you manage to get! the dof is excellent, sharpness and colors are excellent too
tfs
goutham

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1930 W: 6 N: 5388] (19222)
  • [2008-05-28 11:21]

Hi Peter,the quality of your pic is very impressive,not easy to take so perfectly this terribles incsects fulls of reflections!!My best compliments for the note too,thanks for share,Luciano

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2008-05-28 11:42]

Hello Peter. You have captured a good POV showing usthe top of this beeetle. Which you have fine detail and sharp focusing , natural looking colours. all with interesting notes. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2008-05-28 12:37]

Hello Peter
Magnificent macro of this curious Long-horn beetle! Splendid framing and composition. Beautiful natural colors. An interesting specimen.
Congratulations and thanks for sharing.
Greetings
Maite

Hi Peter,

Great shot of this beautiful long-horn
Excellent sharp details
perfect colors, POV and DOF

TFS Thijs

Hi Peter, splendid beetle with fantastic colors, perfect focus, wonderful details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Muy bonita esta fotografía con un colorido y una nitidez que realmente me han llamado la atención. La presentación es buena.
Impresiona el poco ruido a pesar de un ISO 400.
Muchos saludos
Jacobo

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2008-06-01 23:48]

Hi Peter,
Outstanding close-up shot of this great looking Longhorn Beetle. Very neat and sharp image with nice colours and details. Great light and exposure control. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hola Peter,
Otra magnífica toma de excelente nitidez y detalles, con cuidada iluminación y acompañada de una excelente nota informativa, gracias por compartir. Saludos
José Ramón

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