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Scorpionfly.


Scorpionfly.
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Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 0 N: 517] (2764)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-21
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-23 1:33
Viewed: 149
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mecoptera (from the Greek: meco- = "long", -ptera = "wings") are an order of insects with about 550 species in nine families worldwide. Mecoptera are sometimes called scorpionflies after their largest family, Panorpidae, in which the males have enlarged genitals that look similar to the stinger of a scorpion. The Bittacidae, or hangingflies, are a prominent family of elongate insects known for their elaborate mating rituals, in which females choose mates based on the quality of gift prey offered by various males.

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Giasou file Nikos,

Stunning macro of this mecopteran insect with excellent managing of light, perfect focus and delightful composition.
TFS and have a nice WE!
Cheeers,

Bayram

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-10-23 2:12]

Hi Nikos.One of the last insects of the saison,there are a lot in my country too..but the insect isn't enough to take a beautiful pic...need a great class like your,a fantastic choice of point of view,light position and time of exposure.Great great work! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Νίκο καλημέρα!
το φως,η γωνία λήψης,σύνθεση,χρώματα και λεπτομέρειες,όλα σε εξαιρετική απόδοση,συνηγορούν σε ένα εξαίσιο αποτέλεσμα!
χαιρετώ σε
Νάσος

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 418 W: 0 N: 1041] (5616)
  • [2009-10-23 2:57]

Very good portret of this Insect, very nice light and good details!

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3833 W: 190 N: 11412] (35173)
  • [2009-10-23 7:38]

Hello Nikos,
The sharpness and lighting of the front half of this Scorpion Fly against a dark green neutral BG is fantastic!
For me this is what makes the image that is great to view.
Thanks and have a good weekend,
Ivan

hello Nokos
very good composition with very nice light
beautiful colours
greeting lou

Nikos
Yes, is like a scorpion, but not so dangerous.
Great macro capture MF!
Horia

Ciao Nikos, wonderful skorpionfly with fantastic details, splendid colors and wonderful sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Nikos,

A powerful macro capture of this interesting insect with superb details! I like the great contrast between the colors of the insect and the blurry dark green BG. The sharpness is great and the POV is superb.

Great composition!

best regards,
Paras

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4954)
  • [2009-10-23 16:38]

Slav Nīkos,
Very good macro shot of this interesting insect.Nice colors and great POV.Fine details.TFS.
Dūrzan

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