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Morgenstern


Morgenstern
Photo Information
Copyright: Grzegorz Wieczorek (red45) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2793 W: 75 N: 7806] (26099)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-08
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus 740UZ
Exposure: f/4.6, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Beetles and Bugs of the world [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2005-02-10 3:51
Viewed: 1409
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This colorful real bug remainds me medieval knight's shield. To continue middle ages mood I titled my picture Morgenstern. This is German word which could be translated as 'Morning Star'. The morning star was a medieval weapon resembling a mace, but with a large spike on the end and smaller spikes around the circumference. It was used by both cavalry and infantry; the horseman's weapon typically had a shorter haft than the footman's, which might be up to six feet long. It came into use in the beginning of the 14th century. The name "morning star" is often erroneously applied to the military flail (also known as the therscol), a similar weapon, but with the head attached by a short chain.
So you know now why Morgenstern? Plant [probably kind of thistle] on my photo looks exactly like those scary weapon.

Did I mention that I'm big fan of Middle Ages ;-) ?

Picture was taken on sunny Crimea last summer.
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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3398 W: 144 N: 5764] (17088)
  • [2005-02-10 4:05]

I know the weapon you are thinking of. It was attached to a chain and stick and swung around to knock people over, or brain them, etc. Nice thought Greg!
The insect is very unusual and one I've not seen before. A very good macro of it and the plant. Colours all tone in well. Good job!

Real weird looking bug Greg. Well captured. Good work.

Great photo from great holidays!

  • Great 
  • olar Gold Star Critiquer [C: 137 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-02-10 4:47]

Super robaczek. Bardzo kolorowy i malowniczy. Świetnie skomponowany z tym "kasztanem".

  • Great 
  • sAner Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1654 W: 79 N: 1456] (4742)
  • [2005-02-10 6:37]

Wonderful composition and razorsharp detials. I love the green, red and yellow colors combined. This is a pretty picture. :) Well done!

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1676 W: 5 N: 2144] (11860)
  • [2005-02-10 7:16]

Belle Bibite ! Les couleurs sont juste et réelles. La composition bonne. Merci pour l'envoi et bonne journée.

Grzegorz, Good details & I really like the POV on this capture..Interesting note. TFS!!

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16850)
  • [2005-02-10 13:02]

Grzegorz, a colorful and beautiful shot. Vivid colors, beautiful composition and excellent sharpness. Pleasant light shades.

Congratulations.

Unusual shot Greg,
Great POV, and the details and colours are superb.
Thanks for posting

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2005-02-10 14:24]

Somewhere I have this insect in my album, very good composing shot, the colours are great, the head is not whole in pof, but I dont care because the rest is good, very nice job

  • Great 
  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11749)
  • [2005-02-10 15:56]

Lovely picture Grzegorz, I enjoyed the note and it's a bug that I have not seen before. Nice colours and composition, very well done.

  • Great 
  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 788 W: 31 N: 20] (4996)
  • [2005-02-11 3:27]

¦wietna ostro¶æ i kolory.Fota jak do katalogu, podoba siê. Brawo, za opis te¿!

Nice topic and the note is very fitting. I haven't seen this Sheildbug before. Quite colorful. Well done, Greg.

This is a really colourful bug, I have never seen one like this. I like very much your notes, they are always amusing. yous posts always give a nice mood to this site. I appreciate that. ;-)

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