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Scary alien from planet Tipulidae


Scary alien from planet Tipulidae
Photo Information
Copyright: Wishnu Garuda (wishnugaruda) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2567 W: 181 N: 4047] (16720)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-09-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Tamron SP 90mm 1:2.8 Di - Macro 1/1
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Dipterans (except Hover flies) of Europe-1 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-11-30 11:00
Viewed: 2088
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello, I hope you have/had a nice day.
Please don't scare, this insect seems to be a little ugly and perhaps you don't know spontaneus what you see here. This is a close-up of a crane fly.
You can see the complete one here.

The crane flies (Tipulidae) are a family of insects resembling giant mosquitoes. Like the mosquito, they are in the order Diptera (flies). They are sometimes called mosquito eaters, mosquito hawks, or skeeter eaters. They are also one of three unrelated arthropods named Daddy long-legs. The other two are the harvestmen and vibrating, cellar or house spider. As such, Crane Flies are wrapped up in the myth of being the most poisonous spider, but unable to bite humans. This is incorrect: they are clearly insects rather than spiders, as they possess only six legs rather than the arachnid eight, and possess wings. Also, Crane flies do not bite humans. They drink only water when young and do not usually feed at all when they are adult, as they only live for a few days to mate.

In appearance they seem long and gangly, with very long legs, and a long slender abdomen. The wings are often held out when at rest, making the large halteres easily visible. Unlike mosquitoes, crane flies are weak and poor fliers, so they can be caught easily and without effort. However, it is very easy to accidentally break off their delicate legs when catching them, even without direct contact. This may help them to evade the birds who pursue them as prey.
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  • Great 
  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2005-11-30 11:17]

Hello Sabine!
Wonderful macro.It's very close and well detailed.Sharpness,colors,POV,eyes,framing and lighting are excellent.TFS...:-)

Hi Sabine.
This is a great macro, very close.
The details are very good, I even can see the cells in the small eye. Good POV and nice colours.
Great work, my friend.

Hello Sabine!

A superb macro of this crane fly!

It is probably a good thing that most of us do not get to see such things so closely, or we might never venture outdoors again... :-D

Amazingly sharp details, great colors, POV, lighting, and especially fantastic eye composition.

Well done and thank you!

This has incredible detail with a very nice POV. Well done Sabine. :)

  • Great 
  • sarju Silver Note Writer [C: 8 W: 0 N: 10] (51)
  • [2005-11-30 12:14]

It is amazing how something that looks so benign from distance can look so scare from the close up.
very good work you have shown here
tfs ... cheers ... sarju

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  • Vicky Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 53 W: 0 N: 94] (468)
  • [2005-11-30 12:24]

Well, I must admit I have never had the inclination to get up this close to a crane fly...and now I can see why! It's a wonderful shot, but I think only it's Mum would find it attractive! Lighting, detail, sharpness and colours all excellent. A good job well done. Best regards, Vicky

bonjour
magnifique macro une fois de plus et merci pour la note pleine de renseignement.
laurent

I see you got interested in crane flies as well :P

Very nice portrait of this specimen, with a funny purple color. I don't find it scary at all, even from this close, it looks so fragile !

Regards and TFS !
Pascal.

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  • moemf Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 116 W: 0 N: 160] (701)
  • [2005-11-30 12:40]

Hi Sabine

Great close-up again today. Lovely detail and focus on the important parts (eyes and thorax). Excellent POV and composition. Well captured.

Reinier

  • Great 
  • VeTTe Gold Star Critiquer [C: 162 W: 0 N: 0] (684)
  • [2005-11-30 13:30]

very good details and sharpness on the eyes..

tfs!

Hallo Sabine, das ist ein "Alien-Schneider". Wow - Super-Makro!!! So etwas ging früher nur mit Balgengerät. Du scheinst aber auch ein tolles Archiv zu haben. Was soll ich mich weiter über dieses auch etwas ungewöhnliche Potrait äußern (habe es zumindest so noch nie gesehen) - einfach Supi!!! Danke für das Foto.

What a wonderful extreme close up.
I had never seen one with such a details. The light is really beautiful, nice flash & the BG is great.
Thanks very much for sharing.
Regards, Felipe & Cris.

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  • klemmg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 302 W: 40 N: 484] (1719)
  • [2005-11-30 17:42]

Hi Sabine,
OUTSTANDING capture of this very interesting alien. Excellennt detail, the eyes are marvellous. Focus is spot-on. High visual impact. Colours and composition are excellent too. Really can't find any nit!
Regards,
Gabi

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  • Athila Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 305 W: 232 N: 432] (1564)
  • [2005-11-30 22:57]

That's an Horror movie creature!

Is there any nuclear plant around your place?
Close-up is quite good, well exposed and sharp. But it is so strange.
Good shot and TFS.

  • Great 
  • samos Gold Star Critiquer [C: 81 W: 4 N: 2] (39)
  • [2005-12-01 2:39]

hi Sabine that is macro photo super BRAVO Sabine. Sharp and lighting it is fandastik regards Stavros

Just points, not much time, sorry - Xplorator

Far out, what can I say, a real alien!!!

Amazing macro, I can't believe the amount of detail you have been able to extract. So crystal clear with incredible DOF.

Superb shot.

Very nice extreme closeup Sabine. Superb detail and an excellent POV. Very well done.
Thank You.

  • Great 
  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-12-01 11:36]

Masterpiece Sabine! You become macro master here! This is almost microscopic shot. Sharpness and details are fantastic.

Wow!!! O que é isto? Perfeita!!!
Sem comentários, simplesmente perfeita!!!

  • Great 
  • RII Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 485 W: 0 N: 884] (2812)
  • [2005-12-01 21:20]

Hi Sabine.
Great and rare insect, nice color and composition,is a great macro,excellent details.
Saludos...RICARDO.

I have tried this before and have nothing even remotely close to this masterpiece. This is a FANTASTIC macro. Very well done.

Fantastic shot so clear and fascinating detail. The eyes are amazing TFS.

  • Great 
  • anoop Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 14 W: 1 N: 14] (106)
  • [2005-12-21 23:11]

absolutely wonderful macro, nice sharp image and a perspective that is simply fantastic!!
thanks for sharing!!

  • Great 
  • koray (38)
  • [2006-02-04 12:45]

i petrified when i look your pictures. (scary alien)
wonder wonder wonder.
thanks your info and comment.nice regards.
Koray M.

Hi sabine ,

This picture is amazing , can c grains in the eyes. WOW love this pic. Happy weekend ,

TFS

Pawan

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 966 W: 52 N: 1694] (5184)
  • [2006-10-18 20:27]

Hello Sabine,
Wow, what a perfect detail! Excellent closeup and POV. Nothing more to say :-)
Best greetings,
Michal

  • Great 
  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1726 W: 0 N: 3927] (15770)
  • [2009-03-03 11:28]

Hallo Sabine,
Konnte fast nicht glauben, was ich da sah!!
Das ist wirlich ein ungewöhnliches Bild einer Schnake. Die sehen ja so richtg gruselig aus..und die dazu passende Farbe für den Hintergrund, hast Du auch noch hervorgezaubert. Eine phantastische Aufnahme!
Herzliche Grüsse nach Bayern
Anne

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