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Mayfly covered with dew


Mayfly covered with dew
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Copyright: Monika MvJ (thistle) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1317 W: 77 N: 3012] (9272)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 4200, Nikkor ED 38-114 F/2.8-4.8
Exposure: f/2.8
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-03-02 1:59
Viewed: 1398
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 50
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I'm quite sure this is a Mayfly, but I can't go any farther with the ID.

So, here's some information about the Mayflies generally. They seem to be quite interesting creatures.

The immature stages of mayflies are aquatic. They generally live in unpolluted habitats with fresh, flowing water. Most species are herbivorous. Their diet consists primarily of algae and other aquatic plant life scavenged from surrounding habitat. Some species mature quickly, in as little as four weeks, while others develop more slowly.
Once a mayfly completes development as a larvae, it leaves the aquatic environment, often rising to the water surface in a bubble of air. It quickly molts to a winged form (the subimago) and flies to a nearby leaf or stem. The subimago is a brief transitional stage that molts again into a sexually mature adult (imago). The imago usually has transparent wings and a smooth, shiny exoskeleton in contrast to the cloudy wings and dull, pubescent body of the subimago. So, it seems the one from my picture is an imago form.
Mayflies are the only living insects that molt again after they have wings.

Most adults are delicate insects with a very short lifespan. Their latin name Ephemeroptera comes from the words: ephemeros what means short-lived and pteron - wing.
Adults do not feed (mouthparts are vestigial), and some species emerge, reproduce, and die in a single day. Males generally fly in swarms that undulate in the air 5-15 meters above the ground. Females fly into the swarm and are quickly grabbed by a male. Copulation takes place in flight, and the female usually lays her clutch of eggs within minutes or hours. Males die shortly after mating, females soon after oviposition.


This picture have been taken early in the morning hence the dew covering this little beauty. It was a bit difficult to frame because of the long "tails" of the Mayfly so I decided for kind of panoramic framing.
liquidsunshine, carper, phlr, red45, fiyo, Janice, limier, dew77, scottevers7, petrudamsa, wallhalla15, PDP, livios, Signal-Womb, saguzar has marked this note useful
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Very good shot Monika,
Good detail, colours and sharpness.
Composition and exposure are good. Good POV, DOF and framing.
Thanks for posting, have a great end to the week my friend.
Perfect.

it is a fantastic one Monika,
great pov, fantastic dof and what a details from such a little insect, fantastic job.
gr. jaap

Hi Monika,

I like the green tones here, dew on mayfly is fantastic.

See you...

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 755 W: 31 N: 20] (5032)
  • [2006-03-02 2:45]

Cześć Moniko,
bardzo ładne makro, perfekcyjna robota. Podoba mi się.
Pozdr. Al.

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2006-03-02 2:57]

Simply exquisite Monika!
Very nice!
Thanks,
Dave

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2006-03-02 2:59]

Hi Monika!
What a beautifull, summer photo! I dream about summer, hot mornings, clear sky and green life around. This is perfect presentation of my dreams :-) Dew on wings of mayfly looks fantastic. BTW - I have got many mayflies in my aquarium, they very cute and interesting to observe subjects.

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1243 W: 129 N: 881] (2814)
  • [2006-03-02 3:52]

WOW Monika!
Amaising photo of this very small insect!
Fantastic on details!
Very good POV!
TFS!

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2764] (10622)
  • [2006-03-02 3:55]

Hello Monika, a very beautiful shot indeed. Vivid colors, very nice composition. I like the blurred bg too. Great moment

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2006-03-02 4:17]

Hi Monica, superb catch of the Mayfly. WHat a macro showing all the tiny drops of dew. And the bubble he seems to be blowing at his face is quite awesome. Very well showm, and BTW, your notes are great too.
TFS
Janice

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  • honza Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 537 W: 0 N: 716] (4191)
  • [2006-03-02 4:55]

Nice picture of the little insect. Perfect sharpness and very good composition.

Great shot Monika
I like the time that you use to shot your themes.
Good composition with wet look
Like to learn from your notes

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 637 W: 32 N: 792] (3084)
  • [2006-03-02 6:31]

Hi Monika, great close up with good colour and detail. The dew certainly adds more interest. TFS.
Dean.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-03-02 6:36]

Hello Monika!
Wonderful close up.POV,BG,colors,lighting,details
and composition are perfect.TFS...:-)

Hi Monika,
WOW! a really great photo here. I love the composition and framing on this shot. Quality of the light was amazing. Colors and tones are beautiful. Detail and DOF are perfect. Very well done!
Scott

Hi Monika,

Sorry for the late or interrupted comments I've done up lately (and will do for a while).
The job is overpowering me again. Just found a bit of time to watch and enjoy a few friends' photos.

Regards, Petru

Yep, that looks like a Mayfly to me. Razor sharp clarity on those dewdrops -- excellent macro.

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2006-03-02 15:42]

Hi Monika, this is an outstanding shot for your camera! Very good composition, she looks great in this wet t shirt competition. Lovely shot.

Hi Monika,
it's an interesting fly, I also like the lots of drops and the pose. Wondeful motive with wonderful sharpness, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Incredible details with the perfect amount of lighting. Awesome Monika! :)

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2006-03-02 21:20]

Excellente prise!

Le Bg est éclatant et les couleurs exceptionnelles.

Merci pour l'envoie Monika.




joseph

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2156 W: 322 N: 4258] (16906)
  • [2006-03-02 21:53]

Monika, composition is great in my opinion.

Besides, excellent lighting, colors, pov and composition.

Lovely colors on the bg. The droplets add a lot to the image.

Congratulations.

Hello Monika,
a very fine macro shot. Excellent details and good tones of colours. A great capture, very well done. Thank you for posting.
Greetings,
Heinz

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  • reina Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 1 N: 328] (2024)
  • [2006-03-03 16:05]
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Hi Monika, where do you find all these amazing creatures, Im wondering now in wich part of Poland ( I thougt) you live. It must be an incredible place.
Thanks for sharing all these weird creatures with use. It always makes me smile wheb you come up with something.

Good weekend Reina

Top shot Monika, this is very impressive macro. You really have a keen eye for these shots, well done.

Hello Monika,
Wonderful image, I love all the details on it.
Coloras and exposure very well, and really a good composition.
You have a wonderful gallery
Regards
Hernán

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