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Copyright: Mariana Scubli (marianas) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 180 W: 24 N: 472] (2382)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-24
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 60, Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4.5 DC MACRO
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-02 6:47
Viewed: 164
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Coccinella septempunctata, the seven-spot ladybird (or, in North America, seven-spotted ladybug or "C-7"[1]), is the most common ladybird in Europe. Its elytra are of a red colour, but punctuated with three black spots each, with one further spot being spread over the junction of the two, making a total of seven spots, from which the species derives both its common and scientific names (from the Latin septem = "seven" and punctata = "spotted").
C. septempunctata has a broad ecological range, living almost anywhere there are aphids for it to eat. Both the adults and the larvae are voracious predators of aphids, and because of this, C. septempunctata has been repeatedly introduced to North America as a biological control agent to reduce aphid numbers, and is now established in North America, and has been subsequently designated the official State insect of six different states (Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee).

In the United Kingdom, there are fears that the seven-spot ladybird is being out-competed for food by the harlequin ladybird.[2] Conversely, in North America, this species has outcompeted many native species, including other Coccinella.
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Hello Mariana
a great macro on these little Coccinella with fine details, splendid contrast and excellent sharpness. Interesting glares and optimal light management.
Livio

hello Mariana
great composition with good sharpness and very nice colours
greeting lou

Ciao Mariana, elegant composition with lovely ladybug on a beautiful flower, splendid light and colors, fine details and great sharpnessI like a lot, ciao Silvio

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 424 W: 0 N: 1041] (5690)
  • [2009-11-02 7:49]

Frumoasa fotografie despre aceasta specie pe care nu vom putea vedea prea mult timp, pentru ca este foarte posibil, sa fie inlocuit de arlekina!

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3845 W: 190 N: 11435] (35239)
  • [2009-11-02 8:21]

Hello Mariana,
A fine capture of a Ladybird taken with excellent sharpness against a perfectly exposed BG of white flower. Even though the ladybird is a little UE it is an attractive well composed image.
Thanks and best wishes,
Ivan

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2422 W: 94 N: 5616] (17852)
  • [2009-11-02 9:02]

Hello Mariana,
Great photo in splendid clear colours. Good sharpness and details. Nice composition, POV and DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2928 W: 34 N: 8688] (32372)
  • [2009-11-02 9:23]

Hi Mariana . You have captured the rich red colour of the Ladybird, in your close up. Which you have taken with fine detail on the flower head. well taken TFS.
Nick..

Hi Mariana!

You present us a fine picture of a ladybug on a wonderful white flower. You have put the ladybug well on stage, but the harsh contrast between the dark bug and the bright petals made the lighting very difficult. The ladybug is a little bit underexposed, but the overall impression and atmosphere of the picture still is very pleasant.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 630 W: 0 N: 585] (3316)
  • [2009-11-02 13:13]

Seara buna stimata doamna,
amintirile tineretii mele ! Gargaritele dupa care fugeam si ma bucuram nespus cind reuseam sa tin un a in palma. Excelenta imagine cu niste culori superbe. Excelenta si descreierea oferita.
O saptamina frumoasa,
Adrian

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1985 W: 6 N: 5555] (19763)
  • [2009-11-02 15:52]

Hi Mariana,very nice point of view and excellent sharpness and colors,beautiful composition too.My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Mariana,
It is not easy to photograph a lady bug.
However, you have done an EXCELLENT job here.
You have managed to "take control" of the glares on the bug and yet register a lovely compositon on a beautiful flower.
GREAT JOB.
Congratulations.
Mario from Canada.

Ciao Mariana. Good light's management and details. Exciting POV/DOF. Beautiful bright colours.

Roberto

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