Lodging for the night

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• horia (14904)
• [2007-10-30 8:49]

Hi my dear friend

This is a very nice and i should say succesful study that you took. It lead you to this very nice picture :)
I really like the quality of the work you managed here with this lens. I use my small lens now very often, too, and i'm beginning to like it more and more :)
The DOF you chose here is very nice and keeps the entire flower in perfect focus. With that, you implicitly got excellent sharpness on your little visitor here. The contrast created here between the green insect and the white rose is lovely and very well emphasized by the POV.
Not to forget: it's always difficult to proper expose white subject, but yoou did that perfectly here, my friend! My compliments!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• Argus (35107)
• [2007-10-30 9:18]
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Hello Alexei,
This insect is a bit of a puzzle to me because of the flattened body, but the long antennae and legs suggest that it it is related to crickets (Tettigoniidae).
It may well be in the rose to look for other insects to prey on, but as you took this shot quite early in the morning I doubt if it will stay for the night, maybe it was there from the previous night and probably that is what you mean.
Excellent sharpness and exposure in this shot.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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• nglen (32250)
• [2007-10-30 9:33]

Hi Alexei.Not to sure of the ID. but you have done well with it. good clear detail and sharp focusing. bright but natural colours. you have used the sunlight so well. TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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• fartash (5161)
• [2007-10-30 9:41]

Hello Alexei
Very intersting spiece to shoot,
Perfect focusing,lighting and compo,Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

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• Arjun (5412)
• [2007-10-30 9:58]

hi alexei,
superb picture..fantastic details and xcellently composed..ha ha ha title is too good.
TFS

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• Royaldevon (4227)
• [2007-10-30 10:02]

Hello Alexei,

You have been a fine detective! It would be an interesting project to find if particular colours attract particular insects!

I like the highlights and shadows on the rose; they give the petals shape and depth! The insect looks as if it has slept just where it crawled into the plant; it is not curled up! Or, possibly., it has moved into the sunshine!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• uleko (2877)
• [2007-10-30 10:32]
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Hello Alexei,
As a keen gardener I love roses but I only have one in our garden as Ivan doesn't like the thorns! I prefer roses with a fine scent, perhaps insects to the same! I certainly see quite a few on our rose.
This is very well exposed in beautiful light. I don't know what the little creature is but he looks good on the white petal.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• Jamesp (16524)
• [2007-10-30 11:15]

Hi Alexei

Great composition - exposure handled very well and good detail throughout.

TFS

James

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• cicindela (8635)
• [2007-10-30 11:17]
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Dear Alexei,
I believe that it can be an Italian Cricket (known also as tree cricket) Oecanthus pellucens (Gryllidae).
Picture has very nice composition and details. I have to say that for the first view (the mini version) I believed that this is "only a rose", the insect was invisible for me :)
By the way, this is a very nice result of your photographic hunting at 7 am!! :)
Best withes,
Radomir

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• jesst (2411)
• [2007-10-30 11:45]

Interesting experiment. Alas, it's too cold to repeat ot and catch insects now, almost all flowers are dry now.
Nice picture with very good color and sharp, framing is good too.

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• joey (24727)
• [2007-10-30 11:48]

Hi Alexei,
roses do seem like a cosy bed for the night and I expect they are very safe due to the deep petals :)
A great capture of this small Italian Cricket.
+++ Good sharpness and detail along with excellent clarity.
The composition is great and so is the POV.
--- Nothing :D
Well done,
Joe

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• izler (506)
• [2007-10-30 12:28]

selam my friend
this great macro photo includes creative and nice composition
i like point of view, lighting, colours, sharpness and details
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• sily (1893)
• [2007-10-30 13:02]

HI Alex!
NIce shot, I think I didn't see that insect before, looks like hopper but it's very unusually shaped.

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• JoseMiguel (5506)
• [2007-10-30 13:06]

Privet Alexei,
A beautiful capture of this magnificent white rose!
I like so much your close approach and the light/shadows play caught on it.
So this insect has an exquisite taste in chose its lodge to spent he night.
My compliments and thanks to post it.
Best regards,
JM

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• oscarromulus (5714)
• [2007-10-30 13:40]

Alexei,
If I could I'd give you 1000 points for this one.
This is a RARE RARE RARE, once in a lifetime image.
Radomir knows about insects. Great.
Please note that as of tonight I will not have the computer for 3/4 weeks. It is going in for a "patch" of sorts; and, if it continues to give me headaches they will give me a totally brand new one.
My VERY VERY best regards,
Mario.

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• jignasi (14807)
• [2007-10-30 13:41]

Captado de manera excelente tanto el color como la textura de los pétalos de esa rosa. La luz es estupenda y también me gusta el encuadre.

Alexei, tus fotografías son muy interesantes ya que nunca se imagina uno que tema sacarás en tu próxima escena jajajaaja... aunque lo que es cierto es que es una galería, como ya te dije una vez , que emana sentimientos, vivencias y curiosidades, lo que la hace muy amena.

Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi Tejedor

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• pilonm (2919)
• [2007-10-30 14:19]

Hello Alexei,

Another very nice shot from you! You managed one more time excellently with the exposition of the white! And the choice of aperture (F/16.0) was a great one in order to have the whole flower in focus and only it! I like very much also the title you named your picture reflecting very well what happening here ;-)

Also, excellent square composition choice!

TFS!

Michel

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• jmp (8411)
• [2007-10-30 14:53]

Hi Alexei,
A very good control of whites exposure, even under the sun, excellent details and a perfect dof.
TFS, José M.

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• Juyona (15577)
• [2007-10-30 15:22]

Hola Alexei.
magnífica macro,
buen control de la iluminación excelente pov...
suaves detalles y foco perfecto.
saludos

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2007-10-30 16:36]

Hi Alexei,

What an amazing job you did on this shot! The white rose is incredibly beautiful and just perfect. Excellent details of the rose and the wasp. Excellent exposure to get the shadings in the rose. I really love this one.

Jane

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• ridvan (5196)
• [2007-10-30 16:42]

Hello friend;
Nice composition.Good POV and sharp image whit nice details.Colors are beautiful.
TFS ridvan

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-10-30 20:07]

Hello Alexei

A beautiful image of this rose and Oecanthus pellucens.
The clarity is excellent with razor sharp focus and details.
The lighting is well done,producing excellent rich colours.
Well composed in the frame.
Superb!
TFS

Rob

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• Evelynn (14396)
• [2007-10-30 21:36]

This is a nice shot Alexei. The exposure on the whites is excellent. It is nice to see your hoverfly within the context of the whole flower. It is a pleasant composition.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• pablominto (16124)
• [2007-10-31 2:49]

Hello Alexei,
There are some wonderful details in this fine capture!
The white petals are well exposed, and the insect stands out well on this difficult background...
F/16 seems to be a good choice for this job, as insect and all of the flower come out sharp!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• pankajbajpai (16507)
• [2007-10-31 3:51]

hello alexesi,
lovely capture, i must appreciate your observations, you have managed exposure correctly here, beautiful lighting, well composed shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• demeve (5995)
• [2007-10-31 7:47]

Hello Alex,
Very beautiful white rose, and it comes
with a gift! Excellent POV, DOF, and composition
congratulations my friend.. vVery well done

Everton

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• hester (11638)
• [2007-10-31 11:06]

Hi Alexei

I'm glad you got an ID as it is an insect I have never see before. I guess the roses make an attractive hotel for the night. Lovely light and good details in the shot. As ever a great note

TFS

Karan

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• wallhalla15 (13829)
• [2007-10-31 13:32]

Hello Alexei,
this is a very fine picture. Very good framing, exposure, sharpness and details. Very nice colours and a very good compostion. Thank you my friend.
Gr.
Heinz

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• captainsgirl (4082)
• [2007-10-31 17:52]

Hi Alexei,
Ahhhh two for the price of one. :o) First I thought this was just a photo of a beautiful flower but I see it does have a house guest! Great shot getting them both! TFS
Donna:o)

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• Luis52 (12761)
• [2007-10-31 20:00]

Hi Alexei. Well I guess You got a very nice lens. The photo is so sharp and clear, and the green "Grillo" looks very nice. I like this photo, and the note. Luis52.

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• claudine (0)
• [2007-11-01 3:26]

What a beautiful composition this is Alexei! I like the delicate mood of this capture and moment caught. You managed exposure extremely well with this white. Details and light are fantastic. I don't know what is going on with your rose's pictures but I still can smell it :) They must be enchanted rose :) Thanks,
Claudine

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• Maite (5195)
• [2007-11-01 8:39]

Hello Alexei
I can't imagine a better and more beautiful place for an insect to take lodging for the night. You made a good observation and an interesting study. I didn't know that insects don't feed on roses. I must praise the Oecanthus' decision on chosing this rose and I must praise your decision on chosing this little Oecanthus. Your new lens is a marvel and you did an excellent and astoundingly beautiful shot with it.
Congratulations and thank you very much for it.
My best regards
Maite

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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-11-01 10:21]

Hello Alexei,
great composition in perfect sharpness, beautiful colour and so much details
the exposure and focus is spot on!
well done and well composed
TFS
cheers
Tony

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• peter_stoeckl (10219)
• [2007-11-01 12:05]

Dear Alexei,
a cozy place to spend the night, indeed. Fabulous handling of light on those white rose petals. They look deliciously pure and three-dimensional. And your notes are very special again. I like your scientific way of observation, it always comes along with a distinctly poetic touch. Thank you my dear friend, and have a good evening.
My best regards,
Peter

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• mlines (2870)
• [2007-11-01 19:26]

Hi Alexei. I like this. The thumbnail did not make it obvious but the large version is a good close up both of the flower and the grass hopper. Good clarity. TFS. Murray.

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• dB_grafix (3019)
• [2007-11-01 23:22]

This is a very fortunate capture. The focus is very good. As said by horia..yes it is sometimes hard to capture white without an overexposure. You did this exceptionally. I think roses attract many many insects...aphids for sure.
Good work Alexei

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• wingle (415)
• [2007-11-02 0:05]

Hi Alexei,
Congratulations on this great capture! Very good focus and details of the rose and the hoverfly, exposure is perfect. This is very good macro shot using walk around lens. Well done!
Wing

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• TAZ (10926)
• [2007-11-02 3:31]

Hello dear Alexei,
Great close-up for this nice visitor in the superb rose !
The "+++" : composition, 2 nice subjects, POV, sharpness, DOF, colors, light & exposure, useful complementary note...
The "-" : nothing as usual...
Bravo my friend and thanks for sharing,
Christian

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• anel (15770)
• [2007-11-02 6:31]

Hello Alex,
Happy to see these marvellous roses again, visited this time, happily,by a very interesting insect. Amazing the way you rendered the white of the flower. You managed the light in this picture with amazing skillness.Excellent composition and point of view too.
Thanks
Anne

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• Silvio2006 (41532)
• [2007-11-02 7:08]

Hi Alexei, elegant composition with splendid rose and lovely insect, great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• NellyD (1783)
• [2007-11-02 7:35]

Hi Alexei,

That's a very nice view of this little insect sitting inside the beautiful white rose.
Good light, composition, POV and details.
Beautiful image!
TFS

Greetings, Nel

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• Mana (18518)
• [2007-11-02 11:36]

Hi Alexei,
Just marking this wonderful post from you for now and will come back later with a proper critique. Sorry tied up with an urgent assignment.
Regards.
Sumon

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• mrcrow (3002)
• [2007-11-02 12:15]

alexei
brilliant!
a secretive shot so well exposed in many ways
macro purety with background pushing the image right out
exposure suits the highlights and give a mellow feel to the flowers texture let still allows that peep into the interior and the visitor

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• jcoowanitwong (12123)
• [2007-11-04 0:49]

Hello Alexei,
Wonderful shot of insect on white rose petal. Lovely image. POV and composition are great. Morning sun create a great effect on this image. Very well done.
JC

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• SelenE (13822)
• [2007-11-05 6:57]

Hi Alexei,
Focus, sharpness, exposure control, light and details are very nice. I liked the composition and that beautiful rose :o)
TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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• cecilia (4630)
• [2007-11-08 20:01]

This is clever to present a beautiful flower, the "Oecanthus pellucens" is well seen too - the lighting to this is great...
Well done...
Cecilia

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• marhowie (302)
• [2007-11-17 6:16]

Very interesting light and shadow that adds a definite 3D effect here Alexei.
Excellent color, exposure, details, and that bug there fits right in with your title :)
Very well done.
Howard

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• marmottelolo (14691)
• [2007-11-20 10:44]

bonjour alexei
je suis revenu un peu en arriere car vous semblez ne plus publier depuis un peu,c'est dommage.
ici l'image est bonne,l'exposition bien maitrisée chose difficile sur les blancs.
bien sur l'insecte passe presque inaperçu mais cela change un peu.
laurent

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• vanderschelden (30147)
• [2007-11-28 14:54]

Hello Alexei,
Light is wonderful!
Compo, DOF, POV: excellent!
Good work!
TFS
Annick

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• clnaef (6814)
• [2008-01-03 10:22]

Bonjour,
Belle composition pleine de finesse.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2008-08-04 6:31]

Hello Alexie. The white petals are hard enough to get the detail. You have done this amazingly well by having sharp detail of the insect in it as well. Nicely metered shot in beautiful framing. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

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• foozi (9107)
• [2009-01-13 2:22]

Hi Alexei,
white flower is difficult to shoot, to balance the colours. here you did well. The best thing is the iclusion of the insect between outstanding white petals.
lovely.

regards,
Foozi