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Rhagonycha Couple


Rhagonycha Couple
Photo Information
Copyright: Peter Roos (batu) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1059 W: 290 N: 3944] (13334)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-31
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus E1, Zuiko Digital 35mm f/3.5-22, Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-08-10 9:22
Viewed: 300
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The soldier beetle shown on the picture is very common in Germany and it is often found as couples because copulation time is rather long for this species.

Its name is
- Rhagonycha fulva
- family: Cantharidae

There are several similar species so that identification is often not clear.

References
* Harde K.W. & Severa F. (1981) Der Kosmos-Käferführer. Franckhsche Verlagshandlung, Stuttgart.
* Zahradnik J. (1985) Käfer Mittel- und Nordwesteuropas. Paul Parey, Hamburg, Berlin.
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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2383 W: 94 N: 5492] (17498)
  • [2009-08-10 10:06]

Hello Peter,
A fantastic photo in great clarity. The sharpness and details are wonderful and beautifully contrasting against the green BG. Superb DOF. Very good composition and POV.
Regards,
Peter

ciao Peter!
a wonderful close encounter with these soldiers very busy to procreate
beautiful setting and definition

best regards sERGIO

Hello Peter Roos,

Very sharp capture of this common beetle in a long-lasting decisive moment :). I often observed this beetle on the top of umble flowers. Here it seems to be rye grass.
MvG,

Mike

Hello Peter,
Yes, this is a common activity for the Rhagonycha fulva! But not a common photo! The composition, the colours and the sharpness are really perfect. Very good job! Best regards,
Catherine

Magnífica toma Peter y de gran realismo debido al excelente enfoque y a la luz, que permite apreciar a la perfección esos bellos y naturales colores. Buen encuadre también.
Un saludo: Josep Ignasi.

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-08-10 12:54]

Hello Peter
perfect macro shot, with excellent details and clear bg
Regards
Razvan

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  • nagraj Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 94 N: 1190] (4850)
  • [2009-08-10 23:14]

Hi,
Perfect composition and good colors, fine viewpoint too. tfs.
nagraj.v

hallo Peter
this is very beautiful very good light and super sharpness
i like this picture very much
you knowe
greeting lou

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