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Leiurus quinquestriatus - 1st on TN


Leiurus quinquestriatus - 1st on TN
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Copyright: Ahmet Karatash (rousettus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1831 W: 82 N: 4005] (12789)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-03
Categories: Spiders
Camera: Sony Cyber Shot DSC W55
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/40 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN 4 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-09-04 11:26
Viewed: 1574
Points: 68
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I hear some stories from various parts of Anatolia. One of them is similar and related with its tail (metasoma) segments. If a scorpion more segments, it has more venomous or more dangerous. This segments numbers arrive to 13. This is funny and wrong story. All scorpions have only six segment on their metasoma (tail). I never see or read seven or more segment, but I know that several scorpions have double tails. Of course, this was anomaly for the scorpions.
Today's post is a very dangerous scorpion species, Leiurus quinquestriatus Ehrenberg, 1829 - Siyahkuyruklu Akrep [TR], Deathstalker [EN] (SCORPIONES: BUTHIDAE). It is one of 17 species of the Turkish scorpions and the most dangerous species with LD50 0.25 mg (lethal dose). It can be identify with dark fifth segment on its tails.
The scorpion ranges in North Africa and the Middle East. It prefers deserts and scrublands.
As for our story, Ferhat showed me first specimen in Ravanda Castle (Kilis: Musabeyli) near Syrian border, when we searched bat species in there at the mid-night. Scorpiones are nocturnal animals and they emerge after dusk. Several minutes later we saw second one and third ones (see Workshop). They must be common here. The species occurs in Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Adıyaman provinces of Turkiye. This area, especially Kilis, is very important zoogeographically. Eremial (desertic) forms introduce into Anatolia, passing the lowlands between Hatay and Urfa. Most of eremial forms range only this area.
The photograph was taken Sony Cyber-Shot compact camera in natural biotop at mid-night. We used only a small torch. I hope you will like this post.
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ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To cedryk: thanks and scorpionrousettus 1 09-21 15:03
To loot: thanks and addressrousettus 1 09-04 16:26
To meo: teşekkürrousettus 2 09-04 14:14
To fragman: thanksrousettus 1 09-04 13:39
To boreocypriensis: teşekkürrousettus 3 09-04 12:21
To nglen: thanksrousettus 1 09-04 11:45
To volkan: teşekkürrousettus 1 09-04 11:34
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Selam Ahmet hocam,
Nefis bir macro olmuş..ayrıca TN de ilk olmasını kutlarım..
Netlik ve detaylar mükemmel..
Tebrikler..

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2907 W: 34 N: 8619] (32124)
  • [2008-09-04 11:37]
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Hi Ahmet. My wife will not like this one but i do. So congrats to you for a first on TN. As this was taken at night you have a good picture with fine detail. But this is not just about the picture but the scorpion itself. very well done TFS.
Nick..

PS Thank your friend as well .

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2008-09-04 11:45]

Hello Ahmet,
great shot of the Scorpian.very good colour and detail . with sharp focus.A nice top view . very well done TFS.good notes as well thanks.
Regards siggi

Ahhh... hoca ilk ben olamadım:D Biliyorsun ben de çekmiştim:D. Bu aralar herşeyin ikincisi bana nasip oluyor:) Demekki 2ncisi de bana nasipmiş:D. Harika görğüntülemişsin kardeşim. Ellerine sağlık.
Bayram

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  • izler Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 3 N: 30] (504)
  • [2008-09-04 12:33]

merhaba hocam
ülkemizin biyolojik çeşitliliğini burada tanıtımını sürdüren değerli ve nadir üyelerinden biri olarak seni kutluyorum; yola devam...
güzel türe iyi bir makro çekim yapmışsın ilk olmasını da ayrıca tebrik ederim
eline sağlık
selamlar
izler

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  • meo Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 5 N: 106] (654)
  • [2008-09-04 12:58]
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Ahmet hocam eline sağlık. Makro çekimler için farklı makina kullanıyorsun :) 400mm ile makro çekmek zor olsa gerek :))
Ps de azıcık oynayınca çok daha güzel oluyor bu foto :))
Eline emeğine sağlık.

nice one, its nice to see how dark the last joint is, greetings Ori

Hi Ahmet

Because it is the first and only image of this scorpion on the site this Deathstalker goes straight to my theme for "RARE or SIGNIFICANT contributions to TN". From the way this one had its tail lifted up it looks like it's ready and eager for action. I have heard that the thicker a scorpion's tail and the smaller its pinchers the deadlier it is. I'm not sure if this is true, but looking at this one it seems there might be some truth to the story.

You did well to capture this one with just the torch light. Some of the rocks seem a bit bright, but the scorpion is spot-on with excellent details of all its features. The composition has good placing of the subject and sufficient space for movement. Very interesting note as well and the workshop also looks great.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

PS. I've done a quick workshop just to see if I could address the brightish stones. I hope you like it.

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 435 W: 10 N: 729] (3178)
  • [2008-09-04 21:16]

Merhaba Hocam,

Ayrıntlarının bie çok başarılı sergilendiği müthiş bir çalışma olmuş.
Elinize sağlık.

Hüseyin

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2008-09-04 22:36]

Merhaba Ahmet,
Congratulations on this unique post, a first for TN!
You captures this scorpion with good sharpness and from a great POV and the slight overexposure by flash was well corrected by Loot.
Your wife must be pleased that you and your collegue were able to record this species and capture it so well in a photo!
Thanks for showing us this impressive L. quinquestriatus (Striated on the 5th segment of the tail)
Best wishes my friend,
Elinize saglik,
Ivan

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1351 W: 0 N: 5494] (16522)
  • [2008-09-04 23:03]

Hi Ahmet

Excellent pov and great exposure here - and congratulations on your first.

James

Hi Ahmet!
Wow, it is really easy to recognize this species, and it is really a dangerous one! Only 0.25mg! It is not good to walk there without shoes ;)
Very nice macro and very unique presentation (not the fist according to scorpions).
By the way, this year I was looking for some Euscorpius species in Greece, but without any success. Maybe next near in some Middle East coutries? :)
TFS and have a great weekend!
Best withes from rainy Lodz,
Radomir

Merhaba Dr.Ahmet,
Selam!!
Congratulation for this 1st posting in TN, also my compliment for a fine captured of it!
the image is real sharp with perfect details and good colouration!
many thanks for the sharing
take good care and sincere regards to you and family
Tony

Hello Ahmet,

Excellent capture of this scorpion. Very good light. Good sharpness and very nice detail.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Ahmet,
A nice capture of this scorpion. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hi Ahmet.
Wow! In position to attack!
A beautiful (and dangerous) scorpion!
Excellent sharpness, contrast and details.
Very interesting note also!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
José Roberto

Dr yine oldukça nadir bir yakalamışsın ve nefis görüntülemişsin. Hayvanın duruşu ve detaylar süpe. Eline sağlık. Selamlar
Mustafa

Eline sağlık Ahmet , türde fotoğrafta çok güzel .
Akrep burcu olduğumdan mı nedir :)) bu canlıları çok severim .

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1053 W: 0 N: 162] (866)
  • [2008-09-05 4:25]

Ahmet hocam elize sağlık güzel birkompozisyon olmuş. Ayrıca Bayram hocadan hızlı çıktınız:D. Elinize sağlık.
Mehmet

Elinize sağlık Ahmet hocam. Nefisbir makro olmuş.
Deniz

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2008-09-05 9:45]

Hello Ahmet,
I've only once encountered a tiny Scorpion and don't particularly wish to meet any larger specimens especially as they seem to move around in the dark! This is a splendid capture though using artificial light and looking very natural. Excellent sharpness and good colours in this fine composition.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hello Ahmet,
Congratulations for this first appearance on TN and for your temerous shot. Best regards,
Catherine

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-09-05 11:12]

Hi Ahmet,
congratulations on posting the 1st ever shot of this species on TN!!! :-))
Very fine capture too.
The composition is great!
Brilliant contrast, lighting and colours.
Very sharp.

Well done,
Joe

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2008-09-05 12:17]

Hello Ahmet,
Excellent photo of this Scorpion. Great first contribution to TN. Excellent colours, with a good use of flash. Very sharp and an outstanding POV.
Kind regards,
Peter

Merhaba Ahmet,

A really great shot & detail of this poisonous scorpion. That stinger looks shiny with a sharp penetrating tip. Those tail segments appear very flexible as they do help the scorpion to strike in any direction. TFS.

Regards

Umar

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2008-09-05 19:36]

Hello Ahmet, Very Very strong shot and they are I somehow feel poisonous. Wonderful clarity and focused shot. Great note and good work /Ganesh

Congratulations for bringing this first to TN. Excellent work with the torchlight in good sharp detail. The framing and lightness of the image is very good. Well done and best regards. Jusni

Great shot of a dangerous animal! Good pov and excellent details. Thanks for sharing.

Merhaba Hocam,
Tek kelimeyle muhteşem bir kare! Akrep çekimlerinde en sevdiğim açı bu. Türü TN'ye tanıtmanız açısından önemli bir gönderi, elinize ve emeğinize sağlık.
Saygılar,
Naşit.

Hi Ahmet,
Great capture with very good detail..
I just shot a Black Imperial Scorpion this Sunday with prey, a first of the species for me. Their sting is mild compared to this one..Anyway :)
Well done,
Howard

Bugün başka fotoğrafınıza bakmayacağım... Okumak zaten uzun sürüyor bir de ingilizce olunca iyice zaman alıyor :))) Diğer akrebi de yarın okurum artık... :))
Tür özelliklerini belirginleştiren harika bir kare ve harika dipnot...
İyi geceler, saygılar...

selam ahmet hocam, cogu kisinin gormeye korktugu bir ture siz macro calismasi yapmissiniz tebrikler

hi Ahmet,
beautiful and unique capture of this species of scorpion native of Anatolia posing with the sting ready to strike...attention!!!

best regards sERGIO

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 966 W: 52 N: 1694] (5184)
  • [2008-09-21 14:45]
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Hello Ahmet,
I see you are specilising in photographing scorpions. Very nice shot of this deadly creature with a hint how to recognize it. I like very much such informative contributions. How many scorpion species do you have in Turkey?
Best greetings,
Michal

Hi Ahmet

Another great shot of a creature we don't often see on TN. Great composition, DOF, sharpness and details. I like the colour too.
Great work my friend.

Chris

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