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• jmirah (4665)
• [2007-08-22 13:56]

Hi Silke,
It is from the Leaf-footed Bug family(a true bug). A very nice capture with great exposure and detail. Excellent color and POV.

TFS
Jim

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• eqshannon (27983)
• [2007-08-22 13:56]
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I'll bet it is in the stinky bug family...some in England have been calling them shield bugs. Smells like sour apples...goes good with a frozen daiquiri.....well maybe not. Good capture tho! Nice and clear. A not so fun insect to have hanging around in bunches in the home.

Bob

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• writerscrawlz (2961)
• [2007-08-22 18:44]

Excellent capture with the detail and color! The photo is crisp, beady eyes and all. Nicely done.

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-08-22 21:18]

Hello Silke

Amazing how many species of insects are out there.Great job finding and documenting your new friend.The details are very good,and the colours are natural.The focus is very good.The leaves were a good idea ,as the shot appears very natural.TFS

Rob

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• pablominto (16128)
• [2007-08-22 23:21]

Hello Silke,
I'm sure nature had a meaning by creating him looking like this..?!
You show all details well, nice or not...
Insect is well framed, good focus!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• John_F_Kennedy (3562)
• [2007-08-23 0:14]

It's beautiful portrait. Very good composition and sharpness, interesting tones of brown.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-08-23 0:30]

My friend Silke,
Excellent exposure and focus comes with good clarity, real colour and details
well composed and thanks for the useful notes/information
best wishes
cheers
Tony

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• Argus (35161)
• [2007-08-23 1:30]

Hello Silke,
This bug may not be a beauty but you've taken an excellent shot of it, despite the lack of macro lens! The placed leaves form a good BG and the bug itself is pretty sharp.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

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• pierrefonds (4903)
• [2007-08-23 4:48]

Hi Silke,

A nice image of the Western conifer seed bug, the photo has a good composition, sharpness and nice colors. thanks for sharing.

Pierre

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• angybone (7672)
• [2007-08-23 5:19]

I'm sure another Western Conifer Seed Bug would find this one beautiful. :)

Great shot...love the 'rawness' of it...no make-up/no workshop/ no touch-up.

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• SunToucher (10181)
• [2007-08-23 5:47]

Hi Silke,
Always good to see that somebody could inform you on the ID that quickly. I just wanted to mention the contrast but then saw that you already made a WS version of it. I do like the details you managed to capture and the overall composition. That lens always surprises me for it great sharpness.
TFS,
Niek

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• mayuresh (920)
• [2007-08-23 7:24]

Nice closeup shot of little bug,good composition and details
well done.
TFS.

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• nglen (32310)
• [2007-08-23 8:57]

Hi Silke. The wife found one a bit like this in the house to day. Not sure of the ID to yours. Good detail and colours.you got a nice Top view . well done TFS. Nick..
Mine was a forest bug.

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• uleko (2901)
• [2007-08-24 6:33]

Hello Silke,
This is a fine view of this bug showing pretty good details and fine colours. Looks good against the green leaf. Very well composed too.
TFS and enjoy your weekend, Ulla

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• mlines (2870)
• [2007-08-24 14:36]

Hi Silke. Good entry into the world of macro. I enjoy seeing these creatures in others photos rather than in reality at time. Good clarity in this one. TFS. Murray.

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• cam (360)
• [2007-08-26 6:37]

Hi Silke
Never saw that critter before and we have this monster here!
I prefer the WS view as the contrast and sharpness is better, which permit a better view of the details of this surprising insect.

Have a good day
Charles

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• dantor (993)
• [2007-08-27 19:01]

Although you did not have your macro lens, you managed to take a very nice ... macro! Good idea putting some leaves under your subject. Interesting note and nice of you, Silke, to have posted the more "attractive" version in the WS. Merci!