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7 spot ladybird


7 spot ladybird
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Copyright: clint newsham (clint) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 40 W: 0 N: 238] (1357)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006
Categories: Insects
Camera: Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro.
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-12-25 14:31
Viewed: 810
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
seven black spots on the elytra identify this familiar garden insect.
they tend to exude a strong smelling fluid if handheld.
this is its defence against birds and other predators.
adults and larvae are both voracious aphid hunters.
the steely blue, yellow spotted larvae of this and the smaller two spotted ladybird are often abundant in gardens.
size 5-9mm
habitat almost anywhere, sometimes migrates in swarms.
range all europe.
season all year but dormant in winter.

another one found in the back garden

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2125 W: 222 N: 3910] (12979)
  • [2006-12-25 14:37]

Hi Clint and a warm welcome to TN :)
This is a splendid shot of this cute little lady-bug.
I really like the sharpness of the details here and also the POV - parallel with the lens. That also allowed for a great DOF, the BG is very nice and all the colors are charming and very well saturated.
The diagonal composition is great, too.
Very well done!

Bravo, TFS and Happy Holidays!
Horia

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 148 N: 4734] (15295)
  • [2006-12-25 14:56]

Hi Clint.
Welcome to TN, happy owner of wonderful camera.
Excellent macro shot with really Konica Minolta quality. Outstanding composition, crisp sharpness and details, nice colours of the bug and amazing perfect blurred and rich coloured BG. Superb done and TFS. Wish you many perfect shots and new friends.
Alexei.

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  • magal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 228 W: 0 N: 314] (1241)
  • [2006-12-25 16:05]

Hi Clint,
Beautiful shot, with excellent composition and very contrasting colours. Excellent sharpness and detail.
I have a very similar shot of a jewel beetle which I hope to be posting in the near future.
TFS
Mark

Superb lighting, sharpness, soft colours and pov again! Quite similar shot at the same quality. Superb!

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2404 W: 63 N: 3949] (12710)
  • [2006-12-25 17:47]

Hi Clint,
Plain and beautiful composition, very good POV, BG colors, great focus and sharpness. TFS
Selen

Hi Clint,

A very good macro picture. The DOF is always so difficult with these, but you took a fantastic picture. The focus and the BG is perfect. Very well done.

Jan-Hendrik

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2084 W: 6 N: 2090] (13487)
  • [2006-12-25 18:08]

Hola Clint, buena macro bellos detalles y agradable disparo... saludos

Preciosa imagen. Buenos POV, BG y DOF. Los colores son fantásticos. Muchos saludos, JL.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-12-25 22:57]

Hello Clint

A super shot of this ladybird.The DOF and POV are excellent.This shot is razor sharp,well focused with excellent detail,sharpness and colour.Well done,TFS

Rob

Hi Clint

Good macro. Clear details and good low POV. I like the diagonal of the leaf. Nice camera work. :-)

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 950 W: 5 N: 2329] (8678)
  • [2006-12-26 3:21]

Hello Clint,
Wonderful capture.POV,colors,sharpness and composition are excellent.TFS
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year :)

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2711 W: 139 N: 7830] (24389)
  • [2006-12-26 8:53]

Hello Clint,
Welcome to TN!
Though you are new to TN, this shot of a seven-spot was not made by a beginner.
This shot is emaculate in every way!
TFS and look forward to seeing moreof your work.
Ivan

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  • kona Silver Star Critiquer [C: 37 W: 3 N: 0] (865)
  • [2006-12-26 9:27]

I like this shot very much, Very well captured in this great pose. timing and details are excellent. Very well done.
A beautiful and a background.Best wishes, kona

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-12-26 13:11]

Clara, muy nítida y limpia macro Clint con gran calidad técnica y estética.
Me gusta el punto de vista captado y el encuadre que elegiste con la delgada hoja en diagonal, el perfecto fondo difuso, la apropiada iluminación y gran agudeza y foco.
Una composición simple y efectiva para incorporar a tu portfolio.
Mis mejores deseos para este año que se inicia... Ricardo

Clear, razor sharp and clean macro Clint with great quality technical and aesthetics.
I like the captured point of view and the framing that you chose with the thin leaf in diagonal, the perfect diffuse bottom, the appropriate illumination and great sharpness and focus.
A simple and effective composition to incorporate to your portfolio.
My best wishes for this year that begins... Ricardo

Great macro! The details of the leaf and the lady bug are astonishing. The color of the ladybug looks great against the green background. Straight to my favorites. Welcome to TrekNature, Yvonne

Hi Clint,
Very strong image brought about by simplicity. Excellent colour and composition. You have a very strong set of images here on TN already. Looking forward to seeing more.
TFS
Paul

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  • lgfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 197 W: 16 N: 286] (1466)
  • [2007-01-06 19:13]

Woow great ladybird Clint. I love this macro shot, its sharpness, diagonal composition and pure colour combination.

Hi Clint,

Great great photo - very striking simple composition, the diagonal works really well, and the orange of the ladybird contrasts fantastically against the deep greens of the OOF background and stem. Love it!

TFS, Doug

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