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Solid Visitor


Solid Visitor
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Copyright: Alexei Alyokhin (Alex99) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D700, AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED, Kenko 1.4x Pro DG, Hoya PRO1 DMC UV(0) 62 mm
Exposure: f/32, 1/200 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My Purple Obsession 3 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-04-16 9:39
Viewed: 862
Points: 104
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Having very warm cloudy and rainy winter this year (or not having winter at all) we have fairly cold but sunny spring now. And first visitors have appeared in our garden on the flowers and in the grass. This visitor is one of the most solid from them.

I cannot say that I like it. I do not know its ID but I suppose that this insect is one of the kind of the pests. I think it eats flower petals. May be I am mistaken but I often saw it on damage flowers.

However, you must know it by sight :).
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Size of the insect is about 12-15 mm.
Shooting distance - 0.45 m.
Hand-held shot.
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Added after receiving comments with help concerning ID
First of all I am very thankful for help from you, dear friends, who helped me with identification of the species. It is really Tropinota hirta (Poda, 1761).

You can find some (not a lot) info about this species here: Link # 1, Link # 2, Link # 3.

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Witam
Bardzo interesujący owad. Odżywia się płatkami kwiatów.
Są bardzo żarłoczne.
Bardzo ładne kolory ostrość i kompozycja
Serdeczności
Marx

Hi Alex
Beautiful! Great hairy monster ;-) It is a member of family Scarabaeidae closely related to Cetonia. I like great sharpness and beautufl, strong violet color accent. Also nice field guide POV
TFS
Krzysztof

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1365 W: 56 N: 4667] (16040)
  • [2009-04-16 10:23]

Hello Alex,
Magnificent close up.POV,clear details vivid colors,DOF,sharpness and composition are wonderful.Excellent work!I am not an expert however think that oxythyrea funesta is
Thanks for posting.Best regards Siggi

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2900 W: 34 N: 8586] (32012)
  • [2009-04-16 10:48]

Hi Alexei. You have been out with you mcro lens aand fount this hair bug. I see you have had the ID . You were able to get very close with your lend. Which has givem sharp focusing and fine detail. taken with bright colours .Well done TFS.
Nick..

Hi Alexei,

good macro shot from this insect wit h lots of detail.
Fine natural colours.

Gert

Hi Alexei,
I think this hairy beetle belongs to family Scarabedae. Sharp details and very good composition. Very good capture. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Ciao Alexei, superb macro with splendid bug, fantastic details and wonderful sharpness, beautiful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5465] (17432)
  • [2009-04-16 11:41]

Hello Alexei,
Beautiful photo of this hairy monster. The sharp details are amazing. Beautiful natural colours. Great POV and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1058 W: 290 N: 3939] (13316)
  • [2009-04-16 11:47]

Hello Alexei,
an excellently focused and sharp picture of this beetle with great depth of field (f/32).
The species shown is Tropinota hirta from the Scarabaeidae subfamily Cetoniinae.
Dietrich Meyer "meyerd' has recently shown a picture of the same species from Switzerland.
Best wishes, Peter

Hello Alexei,
Beautiful Cetonidae, with a very beautiful light. It can be a Tropina because of the hairs, maybe hirta? See here some photos... Best regards,
Catherine

great close up, greetings Ori

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1969 W: 6 N: 5506] (19589)
  • [2009-04-16 14:40]

Hi Alex,what a impressive macro,I know this littles insects...and i know how isn't easy to take so close and so perfectly! Also the color of the flower is the best background possible to have a sharpness like that! My best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

Witaj Alex
Very interesting insect. It eats with inflorescences' petals.
They are very voracious.
Very pretty colours sharpness and composition
Pozdrawiam - Roma

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
  • [2009-04-16 15:06]

Hola Alexei.
Perect colors, excellent POV I also like the deep of field by f/32 No lost quality by using 1.4X Kenko.
A lot of fine detalis to see here.
TFS My friend
Luis52.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-04-16 16:32]

Hi Alexei,

A wonderful macro of this very hairy insect. Excellent details, colors and textures. He shows off very well against the lavender flower.

Jane

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 298 W: 71 N: 757] (4683)
  • [2009-04-16 23:34]

Hello Alexei,
You manged to catch very precisely. The insect is enough disgusting and as I see pests for so nice flowers but all want to somehow to live.
Regards, Pawel

Hallo Alexei
You have really done yourself proud with this gorgeous posting. Wonderful and sharp details displayed and presented in a most trained and talented manner. This image is well focused, sharp and the composition is tops. The combination of colours is wonderfully captured and displayed. Congratulations. Kind regards and thanks for sharing.
Anna

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1713 W: 0 N: 3892] (15622)
  • [2009-04-17 4:35]

Hello Alexei,
I just have seen the same beetle on a picture from Dieter Meyer. Nice to see both on two different flowers of beautiful colour. Very pleasant presentation and wonderful color-combination brown-purple. Beautiful light which shows every single hair of this special beetle.
It would be nice if you could adjust your note, so it will be easier to find in the TN archives.
Thanks and kindest regards
Anne

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 932 W: 0 N: 1984] (8901)
  • [2009-04-17 6:13]

Hi Alex
What an outstanding macro.Razor sharp image with fantastic detail.Great light control with beautiful colors.
TFS Michel

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  • livius Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 179 W: 0 N: 298] (1165)
  • [2009-04-17 10:11]

Hello Alex
an incredible macro on this small bug with splendid details. Interesting also the particulars of the flower on which it is rested and with which it contrasts optimally.
Good week-end
Livio

ciao Alexei!
excellent control of light and beautiful details in this composition with the
Tropinota hirta ,an insect really difficult, but the result that you got with the help of the purple background , is really surprising ... but, you use the same Micro that I use?

greetings sERGIO

hello Alexei
beautiful sharpness picture
great details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

использование прожектора на teh камере работало хорошо
I do not have anywhere as near good results with light. I am one of those rare folks who don't mind a partly cloudy day ..but you had no problems here.
Боб

Hola Alexei,

no es fácil plasmar a este insecto en esa pose ya que casi siempre están comiendo en posturas muy dificultosas y escondiendo la cabeza.
Buena luz, fondo y composición.
Saludos: J. Ignasi.

Hello Alexei
wonderful shot of this tropinota hirta, i like the crisp clear details of this hairy beetle and the beautiful composition
the pose on this flower with superb colors are excellent
have a good nigth
Jacqueline

Alexei,
BRAVO! BRAVO! BRAVO!
What more can I say???
Mario with 'warm' regards.

Despite the bug in the picture being a pest, its presence in your garden declares the welcome arrival of spring, Alexei.
(Here in India, we are now reeling under sweltering heat!)
The hairy insect has been very well captured on a purple flower.
This kind of a sharp and crisp macro is among many of your specialities and it is truly wonderful.
Thanks for sharing it and best regards.
Ram

Wonderful macro shot with amazing details and nice texture. Congratulations, Alexei!

Greetings from Brazil,
Bruno

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1338 W: 0 N: 2558] (9021)
  • [2009-04-18 1:36]

Hi alex,
excellent sharpness ans superbs clarity. The real subject is so beautiful against the purple petals.
Very nice contrast and a reall excellent close-ups.
wonderful presentation and brilliant depiction of beauty.

regards,
foozi

Hello Alexei,

Another fabulous shot!
The focus is pin-sharp and the details of furry body and interesting leg segments are very well captured.
The flower details are equally sharp and perfectly composed at an angle across the frame.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hello Alexei,
what a wonderful macro shot, POV, DOF and composition are excellent, outstanding sharpness and detail, splendid bright colours, very well done.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Hello Alexei
I like very much for your macro-shots, of course others:)
especially close-ups always in top class. This is also perfect with sharp details, colors, lighting and composition. POV/DOF, color contrasting also great. All details visible.
Thanks for sharing this beauty. have a wonderful day, my friend
Ahmet

Hi Alex,
Great macro with excellent details. TFS. PS. My last photo was for you.
Regards
Mustafa

Hi Alexei,
As usual, a great photo. Great way to handle the flash in these macros. The level of detail is simply excellent. My best wishes.
Jesus

Hello Alexei,
this is very beautiful macro. I like this very hairy beetle and his pose, composition, great details, vivid colours.

TFS, best regards,
Leonid

Olá Alex

Incrível esta foto...cores e composição muito bonitas. Ótima nitidez, percebe-se muito bem cada detalhe do inseto. Ótima textura também
Parabéns!
GA
Vera

Hola Alexei.

Visitante bien peludo como imitando a las abejas, con buen color y nitidez en los detalles.

Saludos.
Jose Luis.

Hi Alexei!
Is that flower made of silk?OR is it satin? Can I fell into the screen and touch the hair on the insect?
As usual,my friend, we feel very small when we see work like this!
Cheers!
Goldy
PS:Sorry, I've been away for a very long time

Hello Alex
Stunning macro, you got the best of your top class photo equipment
Well done
Albert

PS : Sorry for being quiet on TN but I’m presently in Bruxelles / Belgium, my old mother being quite sick, at his stage I don’t know when I will be back home
Warmest regards

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 590 W: 0 N: 497] (3004)
  • [2009-04-28 6:25]

Hi Alexei !

А великолепный улов.
Nice изображения и играл здорово.
Цвета отличные, а также их отличие.
Прекрасный день,
Адриан

Hello Alexei !
Wondeful close-up on this hairy visitor ! There are amazing details on the bug, and I also like the tender purple color of the flower petal. Composition and POv are wondeful, too. I had never seen this species so I thank you for showing it to me. Very well done !
Valérie.

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  • Nilson Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 442 W: 0 N: 427] (3110)
  • [2009-04-30 12:18]

Hello Alexei
Wonderful shot of this interesting insect,
the colors and details are excellent
The composition is amazing
Well done
Nilson

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1122 W: 32 N: 1109] (3430)
  • [2009-05-02 11:40]

Privet Alexei,
Wonderful close up.Exposure is spot on,focus couldn't be better.Colors,DOF and lighting are also perfect.Have a great weekend!
Thanks for posting..

Hi dear Alexei ,
Great macro with excellent sharpness and details.
Very well done

Regards
Saeed

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1381 W: 126 N: 5246] (23469)
  • [2009-05-05 14:14]

Hello Alexei! Another great macro my friend, great details and nice subject, well done!

Mario

hello Alexei

excellent macro photo of this insecte, with superb focus on it,
fine POV, DOF and framing, excellent sharpness and details,

TFS

Asbed

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3800 W: 190 N: 11298] (34839)
  • [2009-05-07 7:38]

Hello alexei,
A wonderful sharp macro of this flower beetle the fine DOF being just right to give the required all-round sharpness and provide the contrasting OOF natural BG. The composition is just fine too. You are a macro master indeed my friend.
Thanks for posting this and my best regards,
Ivan

Hi Alexei,
Another great macro. Lovely crispness, colors, and composition.
That's some lens you've got....and a good eye and steady hand!
Best,
Michael

Another beautiful capture Alexei!
Great to see so perfect photo of Tropinota hirta, every single hair/seta is visible on its body :)
Nothing to add - bravo and TFS :)
Greetings,
Radomir

Hi Alexei,

Very good image in fine details. The hairy body is so well seen in this superb macro work. I like the exposure and the framing of this shot.

Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful weekend ahead.

Regards,
Jusni

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  • eleana Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 207 W: 80 N: 75] (2233)
  • [2009-05-17 11:24]

Hi Alexei,
marvelous macro shot!
I'm wondering that some kinds of nature are still living on Ukraine... Thank you for showing it :)
All my best!

Slav Alexei,
Very great capture with good sharpnes and nice colors.
Thanks for sharing.
Dûrzan

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  • briGG Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 171 W: 2 N: 272] (1383)
  • [2009-06-25 3:29]

Hi Alexei,

Wonderful composition with excellent BG and a lot of sharpness on the beetle!
Pretty flower color that illuminates the insect!
TFS

brigitte

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