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green shield bug


green shield bug
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Copyright: clint newsham (clint) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 39 W: 0 N: 237] (1371)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006
Categories: Insects
Camera: Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D, Sigma 105 F2.8 Macro.
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): posts with a difference [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-29 14:29
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
green shield bug (polomena prasina)

bright green in the summer as shown here, this bug goes bronze before going into hibernation in the autumn and becomes green again in the spring.
look for the slightly concave edges of the pronotum.the wing tip membrane ranges from pale brown to almost black.
the bug feeds on a wide range of trees,shrubs and herbaceous plants.

size.... 14mm

habitat.... hedgerows,deciduous woods and almost any other area of dense vegetation.

range.... most of europe

season.... all year but dormant in winter

another insect caught in the garden over the summer

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  • RAP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2524 W: 345 N: 2373] (7405)
  • [2006-12-29 14:49]

Debo repetir conceptos ya utilizados en otras presentaciones tuyas Clint... la belleza de tus imágenes radica en el excelente tacto que tienes para capturar estas imágenes, por el POV, por el oportunismo, por el gran control lumínico, por el foco, fondo, etc, etc.
Otra muestra de talento y pasión sintetizadas en una composición.
Con admiración... Ricardo

I should repeat concepts already used in your presentations Clint... the beauty of your images resides in the excellent touch that you have to capture these images, for POV, for the opportunism, for the great light control, for the focus, bottom, etc, etc.
Another sample of talent and passion synthesized in a composition.
With admiration... Ricardo

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 23 N: 3656] (13083)
  • [2006-12-29 15:11]

Hi Clint,

Beautiful image, that water droplet makes it really special.

Thanks for sharing,

Paul

great original pic, really outstanding in comparison of most other pics, TFS Ori

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2006-12-29 15:51]

Hello Clint,
Magnificent close up.Moment you caught,clear details,lighting,sharpness and composition are excellent.Happy New year to you and your family.
TFS...:-)

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2006-12-29 16:08]

Hi Clint,
Great timing, sharpness, composition and a great pose. TFS
Selen

Hi Clint

Exceptional macro shot. Clear and sharp, good POV and nicely saturated colours. Best wishes for 2007! :-)

Hello Clint,

Although a bit too late, I would like to wish you a warm welcome to TN. It is a lovely place where you can meet great photographers and learn a lot about wildlife and photography. I really hope you will enjoy browsing through this website.

As far as it concerns this picture, I am amazed by the fine quality you present here. The photo is extremely well done both artistically and technically. The composition is very simple and efficient. A nicely placed subject against a plain background. Maybe the flower is close to the center of the frame but since the bug and the drop is the main subject of this picture, it doesn't distract. I also noted the great job you did with the DOF. It emphasizes the subject leaving the background and some parts of the flower OOF. On the other hand, everything in focus is extremely sharp, showing a high level of detail. I can almost feel the texture of the bug's wings. The flower adds a colorful spot to the picture which makes a great contrast with the background. Exposure is also perfect! You exposed both highlights and shadows with no loss of detalis. Outstanding work here too!
I left the best part for the end. In my oppinion, the timing of this shot is the "highlight" of the photo. And you even used a fast shutter speed to freeze the drop in mid-air. This is excellent! I wonder if you used a white sheet of paper or another bright surface to reflect light from it. Whatever the technique, the results are smashing! Congratulation for this work of art and thanks for sharing it with us! Happy New Year!!!

With Friendly Regards,
Eddie

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2006-12-29 17:01]

Hi Clint

This is a beautiful composition, great BG, excellent POV, lovely colours and amazing details. The water drop is wonderful

TFS

Karan

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2006-12-29 22:26]

Hi Clint,
Wonderful Macro shot.
Colours are excellent as is the sharpness,POV, DOF, and composition. Looks really beautiful.
TFS.
Sumon

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2993 W: 162 N: 961] (2823)
  • [2006-12-30 2:40]

Hello Clint,
Amazing close-up using precision timing! Brilliant composition with superb details, excellent focus, good lighting and bright colours against the dark background.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer [C: 191 W: 0 N: 10] (173)
  • [2006-12-30 4:25]

Selam clint;
güzel bir makro çekim tebrikler selamlar

Hi clint ,
excellenr focus and nice colors.
very nice BG.
well composed
thanks for sharing
Saeed

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 705 W: 13 N: 1405] (5027)
  • [2006-12-30 5:50]

Hi Clint

Superb shot, with excellent timing to catch the water droplet in mid air, the composition is superb with a great POV, the details are nice and sharp and the colours perfect.

Best Wishes for 07
Hilary :o)

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1007 W: 64 N: 1266] (5195)
  • [2006-12-30 7:09]

Hello Clint
Wonderful brilliant shot! Perfect composition and instant caught.
I'm happy to see your pictures. Thank you very much for sharing.
Happy New Year!!
Best wishes
Maite

Simply amazing, Clint. Great macro with outstanding sharpness and perfect focus. The droplet gives the picture an extra. Regards and happy 2007, Yvonne

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  • marcin Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 136 W: 0 N: 242] (1826)
  • [2006-12-30 12:07]

witam
niesamowity moment, gratulacje
pozdrawiam

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  • Dejv Silver Star Critiquer [C: 18 W: 0 N: 0] (75)
  • [2006-12-30 12:24]

Hi this is good shot!
I like this foto!
Good colors and sharpes!
TFS David

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 856 W: 2 N: 617] (2142)
  • [2006-12-30 13:48]

Hello Clint , Fantastic shot beauty moment with the drops , good compositie sharpnes details and bg ,very good job ,Greetings Teunie ,And Best Wishes For 2007 .

fantastic moment!

I thought I would not see something new with a P.prasina after the splendid captures of this bug in TN, but you surprised me with this one. Excellent moment, beautifully captured. Thanks!

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  • hibou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 216 W: 1 N: 329] (1617)
  • [2007-01-03 20:15]

Hello Clint,
What a great macro You've done. Colors, details, composition and a GREAT timing to catch the drop. TFS
Donald

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12250)
  • [2007-01-04 17:07]

Excellente photo,le timing est parfait et la qulité d'image iréprochable.
Merci!
Joseph

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