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It's In My Genes


It's In My Genes
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Copyright: Paul Prince (PDP) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11755)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-10-07
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C-5060WZ, Hoya skylight (1B)
Exposure: f/8, 1/180 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-10-13 18:10
Viewed: 1043
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is a Two-Spot Ladybird, yes it doesn't have two spots I hear you say. Well I wrote to someone that knows alot about ladybirds and here is his take on this shot. (The series of shots, including this one, I sent Paul Mabbott are also interesting as it shows the Ladybird eating pollen. They do this when aphids are hard to find. It's something I didn't know)


"A very brief note about the genetics of two spots (there are volumes on this
and it isn't as simple as this). Basically the annulate series of patterns
(what we have on most 2-spots) run from all black to all red, neither of
which are seen in this country (the all black form is not uncommon in Japan
while the all red form is found in the Caucasus). The patterns are
controlled by three sets of linked genes. If all three are black you have
all black, if all three pairs are red then you have all red. If there are
mixtures (some genes red, some black, in various combinations), the all
black form develops two, four, or six red patches (melanics - the 4-spotted
form is the most common variant of 2-spot pattern). With further red genes
there is more filling up with 8, 10, 12 red spots which join together and
end up at the strong annulate form you have pictured. More red can appear
leaving two or one black bar across the ladybird, then four or eventually
two black spots - the 'typical' 2-spot form that we know so well."

Is that clear? :-)
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  • Great 
  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2004-10-13 18:27]

Muchos detalles no sólo en el insecto sino también en la flor Paul.
Gran DOF con excelente perspectiva y agudeza.
La nota es realmente interesante.

Many details not only in the insect but also in the flower Paul.
Great DOF with excellent perspective and sharpness.
The note is really interesting.

I did not know the eat pollen either. very interesting note, and fantastic photo, the lighting is superb again, and colours warm. Excellent textures. Thanks Paul.

Paul
beautiful little leopard, spots and all. Nice note too. Like the compo as well.

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  • AndyB Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 32 N: 1361] (3978)
  • [2004-10-14 3:05]

A great capture.
Excellent DoF and composition.
The texture of the ladybird's shell has been very well captured.
Great work,great note too.
Very well done.

Paul, this is one helluva post. The note even better than the excellent photographic composition (I didn't think it possible in your instance). Facinating stuff.

good composition, good note.
very sharp and clear.
fantastic photo.

Excellent macro Paul,
Great details , nice colours and good composition.
Good note
Very good job.

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  • Luc Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2058 W: 315 N: 4404] (14713)
  • [2004-10-14 7:26]

Vraiment une belle image que tu nous donnes là, Paul, et ta note est très instructive. Merci de partager.

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  • japie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1814 W: 100 N: 1904] (5187)
  • [2004-10-14 9:55]

So where is the two spots> :) If I compare this to the black two spot I posted here it looks a whole lot different.

The composition is great and so is the sharpness.

Thanks for posting

  • Great 
  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3184] (10918)
  • [2004-10-14 12:43]

Cette "Lady" est joliment photographiée. J'aime bien cette composition de qualité, bonne PdC.
Well done !

This is such a beautiful macro. Great job.

I like this image very much.
The colrs are great and you do not have this greenish look.

what type of filter is the Skylight - I am looking for ways to reduce the greens in my nature photography.

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  • Toni Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 2 N: 316] (2034)
  • [2005-02-27 14:21]

Très belle composition. et jolie maîtrise de la profondeur.. Excellent

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  • livios Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2306 W: 324 N: 4306] (16856)
  • [2005-03-10 10:56]

Paul, I guess I've told you but, anyway, let me tell you (maybe once more) that I've been trying to find one of these for quite a long time. So far, I have not been successful.

Great capture. I like pov and colors. Nice blurred bg.

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