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Mononychus punctum album


Mononychus punctum album
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Copyright: Anne Gattlen (anel) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1713 W: 0 N: 3892] (15622)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-10 5:23
Viewed: 499
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
MONONYCHUS PUNCTUM ALBUM

Iris-seed weevil
Schwertlilienrüssler

This small creature has a size of about 4-5mm and is a one of the numerous European weevil-species (Curculionidae). This one has a white spot on the back, it's why it's called M.punctum album (white spot).
They live on Iris-flowers and it is quite funny to look at these lively creature chassing each-other on the Iris-flowers. The female digs a hole in the pistil of the flower and lays her eggs inside.
They will develop in there until late sommertime as larves.
This weevil species can be found all over Europe except Scandinavia.
The picture shows one of these weevils on a blue Iris-leaf.

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Ciao Anne, wonderful macro of fantastic bug, fine details and excellent sharpness, beautiful natural colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-06-10 5:55]

Hello Anne
Great capture with excellent details, clear BG and perfect focus.
Regards
Razvan

The choice of Iris flower petal by this Weevil for a perch is impeccable, Anne.
And you have taken full advantage of this situation through this very fine macro.
The POV is so very apt it shows the features of this small insect in great clarity.
The colours in your pictures are the most natural I have ever seen.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

Hello Anne,

This is simply an exceptional macro, I know some like this weevil are really tiny!. Show great skill in focus. The background is perfectly blurred. Magnificent combination with the petal. Much very well balanced and composed. I'd like to see something more of the parameters of the EXIF!

Greetings & thanks for sharing.

Jesús

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5465] (17432)
  • [2009-06-10 7:34]

Hello Anne,
What a beauty! The isolation from the BG is excellent. Splendid contrasting and natural colours. Good sharpness and a very nice pose and composition. Perfect OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

hello Anne
the composition, the natural colours, one splendid macro capture
TFS
Nasos

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3800 W: 190 N: 11298] (34839)
  • [2009-06-10 8:13]

Bonjour Anne,
An excellent macro of this powerfully-legged weevil, a species that is new to me.
+: Sharpness (superb!), DOF, pose, POV, BG (perfect!), composition, colours and lighting.
-: none
Merci et bonne soirée,
Ivan

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1969 W: 6 N: 5506] (19589)
  • [2009-06-10 8:53]

Salut Anne.C'est surement un des travaux plus difficile de cet anne' qui tu montre nous aujourd'hui.Si petit et si bien capture'.Des details vraiment fantastiques,mes compliments!!!! Bonne soiree',Luciano

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2983 W: 162 N: 911] (2687)
  • [2009-06-10 9:27]

Hello Anne,
4-5 mm and it's all sharply in focus! Fantastic macro showing excellent details and colours of this Weevil. A fine soft background too and well composed.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 932 W: 0 N: 1984] (8901)
  • [2009-06-10 9:58]

Salut Anne
Je prend quelque minutes afin de regarder les derniers posting sur TN avant mon départ pour Paris dans quelques heures.Excellente composition et image en super focus.Le détail est excellent je dirais même impresionnant.Jolie couleurs aussi
Merci Michel

Salut Anne,
Impressionnante macro! Pas facile du tout. Les couleurs et la netteté sont vraiment exceptionnels. J'imagine un cadrage décentré... mais c'est juste une question de goût. Cette photo est vraiment une performance quand on connait la taille minuscule de cette bestiole... et le fait qu'elle bouge beaucoup! Amicalement,
Catherine

hello Anna
WAAUWH this is a great picture that i like
super sharpness and good light with great details of the insect
SUPER!!!!
greeting lou

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2009-06-10 11:43]

Hi Anne. This is excellent macro work. Your focusing is spot on with fine detail in this Weevil. Taken with rich natural colours. It stands out so well from the plain coloured BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1058 W: 290 N: 3939] (13316)
  • [2009-06-10 14:22]

Liebe Anne,
tolle Ansicht des Rüsslers. Genau die richtigen Partien sind superscharf.
Der gekonnte Schärfeverlauf zwingt zum direkten Blickkontakt, von Auge zu Auge.
Schöne Grüße, Peter

Bonjour Anne,
This weavel appears to be related to the late Jimmy Durante with that humongous nose. A great shot you have captured with the greatest of detail. The weavel should have been a character in a movie such as in Star Wars with its comical appearance.
D. says hello, leaves Saturday AM.
Excellent post,
Have A Great Week,
Steve

Hi Anne

Exellent capture of this cute little weevil, excellent macro.
Excellent sharpness and details, great OOf background
Good composition

Chris

Bonjour Anne,
Très bonne macro photo de ce drole de charançon
La mise au point est excellente: un sujet d'une superbe netteté et bien détaché de son BG
Bravo
Albert

Impresionante y bello trabajo Anne. Destacaría el preciso enfoque y la profundidad, pasando por un exquisito trabajo con el color. Fondo muy adecuado y tonalidades Anniennes-Canonniennes típicas en tu bello estilo :-)
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

Ciao Anne
una super macro dai dettagli impressionanti, bellissimo il primo piano colorato del petalo sul quale sembra fluttuare con leggerezza questo strano e simpatico insetto, lo sfondo soffuso omogeneo e l'altro petalo sfocato creano un bell'effetto TD.
Grazie e complimenti
Buona serata e buona domenica
Con amicizia
Maurizio

bonjour Anne
cette photo de charançon est superbe, très beaux details
magnifique pose sur cette pétale d'iris j'aime aussi les couleurs
Passe un bon dimanche
Jacqueline

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-15 3:19]

Bonjour Anne,

Extra ce "charançon"!
D'abord ta photo est superbe, mais en plus, je trouve qu'il a un "bouille" sympathique!

Merci de ce partage

brigitte

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 0 N: 2558] (9021)
  • [2009-06-20 4:00]

Hi Anne,
excellent sharpness. The weevil is very unique and weird to me. Very well presented and the purple petal is very complementary to the shot. the blurry bsckgrond make it so soft and attractive.
what a composition.

Regards,
Foozi

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