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Dancin' in the rain


Dancin' in the rain
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Copyright: Dietrich Meyer (meyerd) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 412 W: 64 N: 1225] (3835)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-15
Categories: Insects
Camera: Konika Minolta Dynax 7D, Minolta AF 100 Macro
Exposure: f/20.0, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-22 23:36
Viewed: 416
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Better known backyard visitors:

I guess you want some flamboyant beetle picture from me for a change, after all the purple and blue things. Here it is, a 9 mm long Red-headed cardinal beetle (Coleoptera; Pyrochroidae; Pyrochroa serraticornis; Rotköpfiger Feuerkäfer; Cardinal à tête rouge). I caught it after the drizzling rain had stopped. It is trying to dance (or rather fly).

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El color y la luz juegan un papel fundamental en esta toma , pero no olvidas el buen enfoque y encuadre, que con esas geometrías de fondo, crean una preciosa imagen. Buen trabajo.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 255 N: 2639] (11925)
  • [2008-05-23 0:31]

Hi Dietrich,

A great capture,he must feel heavy on his head,or it might help him cool down,well seen and captured,tfs this original watercarrier,

Paul

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1242 W: 0 N: 2237] (9414)
  • [2008-05-23 2:28]

hallo Dieter,
Wie schwer ist wohl dieser Wassertropfen auf dem Nacken dieses Feuerkäfers? Originelle Aufnahme. Vielleicht ein wenig zu stark ausgeleuchtet für meinen Geschmack.
Wünsche Dir einen schönen Tag.
Anne

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 3 N: 474] (1475)
  • [2008-05-23 7:36]

Hi Dietrich,
Very nice close up.Sharpness,POV,details,DOF and composition are wonderful.Waterdrop on rear side added a special effect to photo.
Thanks for posting.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1357 W: 72 N: 2886] (9535)
  • [2008-05-23 10:06]

Hello Dietrich,
Excellent clear coloured photo. Beautiful contrasts. Original photo with the waterdrop on ots head. Very good POV, sharpness, DOF and composition.
Regards,
Peter

Guten Abend, Dieter,
Entomologie mit Entertainment. Ein strahlend hell ausgeleuchtetes, klar komponiertes, farbenfrohes, durch und durch heiteres Foto. Der riesige auf dem Kopf balancierte Regentropfen und der perfekt in eingefrorener Bewegung festgehaltene trippelnde Gang des roten Käfers geben dem Foto eine ganz besondere Note. Da gab's doch vor gut zweihundertfünfzig Jahren den reich illustrierten Bestseller eines gewissen Rösel von Rosenhof mit dem Titel "Insectenbelustigungen". Dein herrliches Foto wäre ein aktueller Beitrag zur Neuauflage.
Mit Dank und herzlichen Grüßen,
Peter

very interesting little bug, this is a nice sharp image. I like that little water droplet on it's head

fantastic Dietrich,
the water drop made the shot very good, good quality and very good capture include the drop, marvelous photojob, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-05-24 19:39]

Hello Dietrich

The pov is very good.An eye level shot of this brightly coloured cardinal beetle.
The lighting is well handled,and the contrast is good.
Lovely sharpness and focus,the textures of both the beetle and grass is excellent.
Great job.
TFS

Rob

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 747] (3202)
  • [2008-05-25 13:34]

Bonjour Dietrich
Excellente prise, netteté et couleurs,
superbe posture du sujet transportant cette goute d'eau. Bien vu ! Bravo
Amicalement Robi

Hi Dietrich,
A drop of rain is a small water piece for us but greater amount of water for an insect, evet gerater than its head. Great macro. Sharpness, colors, composition, fine details superb. TFS. Regards,
Mustafa

Hi Dietrich, splendid composition with amazing drop on lovely bug, fantastic colors and superb details, great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2008-05-30 14:06]

Hello dietrich, what a fine macro! You really have the eye to catch great subjects, the composition is great and the technique is just fantastic, very well done, thanks!

Mario

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