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Mosquito.


Mosquito.
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Copyright: Luis Leal (Luis52) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 5 N: 3457] (12761)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-03
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D700, 55mm Micro Nikkor f2.8
Exposure: f/11, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-03 17:50
Viewed: 743
Points: 52
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Or I should call this photo "Take it to the Limit"

Camera Nikon D700 full frame
Lens Nikon 55mm micro 2.8
Nikon PK-12 Extension Tube
Nikon +2 close Up Lens
Nikon SB-21 Micro Ring Flash
Shutter Speed 1/125
f/Stop 11
Mode Full Manual


Mosquito (from the Portuguese meanning "small fly") is a common flying insect in the family Culicidae that is found around the world. There are about 3,500 species of mosquitoes. They have a pair of scaled wings, a pair of halteres, a slender body, and six long legs. The females of most mosquito species suck blood (hematophagy) from other animals, which has made them the deadliest disease vector known, killing millions of people over thousands of years and continuing to kill millions per year by the spread of infectious diseases.

Saliva
In order for the mosquito to obtain a blood meal it must surmount the vertebrate physiological responses. The mosquito, as with all blood-feeding arthropods, has evolved mechanisms to effectively block the hemostasis system with their saliva which contains a complex mixture of secreted proteins. Mosquito saliva affects vascular constriction, blood clotting, platelet aggregation, inflammation, immunity, and angiogenesis. Universally, hematophagous arthropod saliva contains at least one anticlotting, one anti-platelet, and one vasodilatory substance. Mosquito saliva also contains enzymes that aid in sugar feeding and antimicrobial agents to control bacterial growth in the sugar meal. The composition of mosquito saliva is relatively simple as it usually contains fewer than 20 dominant proteins. Despite the great strides in knowledge of these molecules and their role in bloodfeeding achieved recently, scientists still cannot ascribe functions to more than half of the molecules found in arthropod saliva. One promising application is the development of anti-clotting drugs based on saliva molecules, which might be useful for approaching heart-related disease, because they are more user-friendly blood clotting inhibitors and capillary dilators.

Saludos
Luis52.

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hello Luis

i see that you have a new DSLR superb camera, congratulations,
excellent macro-photo with fine POV, superb focus
with great sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

Hola Luis,

Esta es una macro absolutamente bien manejada. Te felicito por el enfoque y el nivel de detalles del insecto. La gota al final de la prosboside del mosquito es todo un espectáculo. La composición haciendo uso de las pequeñas hojas, ha quedado soberbia. Gracias por compartir tu trabajo. Sirve para aprender.

Jesús

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 932 W: 0 N: 1984] (8901)
  • [2009-06-03 18:30]

Hi Luis
Beautiful amcro.Good POV and razoe sharp image.Excellent detail with lovely natural colors.
TFS Michel

Ok this is really, really cool.

Hello!
But he is humpbacked! Great photo with excellent sharpness.
Regards
Lucja

Maybe you can get rid of your day job and go to work as a professional photographer! You are out of my league Luis.....I know you take many which you do not think posting worthy, but when you do post one...it is becoming as if each and every one is perfect. I hope I am not trying to reset your own benchmark!
Bob

Hallo Luis
Absolutely remarkable photography. You have outdone yourself with this one. It is really great and there are just too much to mention that is pleasing to the eye. So I’ll rather say:
Bravo! Bravo! Congratulations for a job well done. The detail captured is spectacular, and I envy you for this one. I would not say I am jealous because they say jealousy makes you nasty, and I do not want to be known as a nasty person. This is really fabulous photography. A well deserved 10/10 and more. Thanks for sharing. My best regards.
Anna

hello Luis
you take the limit with yor new camera,the epicentre of very good scene is the drop and the beak, exceptional capture
TFS
Nasos

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1058 W: 290 N: 3939] (13316)
  • [2009-06-03 22:47]

Hola Luis,
a fine, well-composed and sharp picture of the insect.
The droplet is exactly in focus!
Best wishes, Peter

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  • eliz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 167 W: 22 N: 269] (1535)
  • [2009-06-03 23:10]

what a fantastic capture. really impressive.

Hi luis,you work wery well with the d700, perfect macro shot. Congratulations. Regards Ravasz

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 143 N: 5669] (18529)
  • [2009-06-04 0:24]

Hi Luis.
Stunning close-up with terrific scene and outstanding quality. POV and composition are brilliant and details and sharpness of the image unbelievable. Bravo. Superb job.
Alexei.

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2256 W: 10 N: 2618] (15517)
  • [2009-06-04 0:40]

Hola Luis,
esta vez te pasaste...
que trabajo mas hermoso, los detalles y la nitidez son de auténtico lujo...
saludos y fuerte abrazo para tod@s.

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2404 W: 63 N: 4226] (13818)
  • [2009-06-04 1:20]

Hola Luis,
Beautiful macro in all aspects
Gracias y saludos,
Selen

This is a super macro and there are no nits really. I liked that water drops and the position of the robber fly!! here ( Not a mosquito).

what an awesome macro-shot! :-) with the waterdrop it looks like he is playing basketball or something.
the lighting, sharpness and details are really great. superb job & best wishes, thor.

Hi Luis,

Good macro work, good detail on the mosquito, and I like the composition. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

Hi Luis

Fantastic shot of this amzing mosquito.
Excellent macro.
Superb sharpness and detail on a beautiful brown background.
Great work.

Chris

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1566] (6115)
  • [2009-06-04 5:28]

Hello Luis
Perfect capture with excellent sharp details and wonderful colors.
Regards
Razvan

Ciao Luis, superb macro with beautiful blurry BG, fantastic colors, splendid sharpness and fine details, lovely composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2377 W: 94 N: 5465] (17432)
  • [2009-06-04 10:16]

Hello Luis,
What a fantastic macro! in wonderful colours, sharp details and excellent composition. The (water)drop is amazing. Very beautiful OOF BG and POV. Great quality with your new camera.
Regards,
Peter

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1969 W: 6 N: 5506] (19589)
  • [2009-06-04 11:20]

Hi Luis,no doubt,this is surely "the pic of a day"!!!What a fanatstic capture! I'm really surprising from the incredible sharpness! I think that isn't impossible to make better.Today 2 points are not enough!My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3800 W: 190 N: 11298] (34839)
  • [2009-06-04 11:45]

Hola amigo,
Eso es una fantastica macro que tiene una calidad professional al mismo técnico y artistico. Casi perfecto!
Pero no estoy seguro si esta musca es un mosquito. Creo que es una espicie de Empididae (Dance flies). No se, pero sin duda una estupenda foto.
Felicidades Sr. Luis!
Un abrazo,
Ivan

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2983 W: 162 N: 911] (2687)
  • [2009-06-04 13:00]

Hello Luis,
What a splendid capture of this Fly sharply in focus and holding a droplet in its proboscis. Excellent exposure and fine natural colours against the plain background.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-06-04 16:53]

Hola Primo,

How do I give this more than two points??? What a shot - this would win you another contest for sure. The mosquito with the magnificent colors and superb sharp details, the perfect background and excellent composition would have been fantastic. But, the bonus of the water droplet makes it priceless. Bravo!

Jane

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2009-06-04 23:30]

Hi Luis,
Outstanding macro image with awesome sharpness and clarity. Superb light and spot-on focus. That water drop looks so exclusive and marvellous. Excellent POV, DOF and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

hello Luis
great macro
this is a nice picture with good details and sharpness
great shot
greeting lou

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