Attacking Great Diving Beetle Larva

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• Argus (34987)
• [2008-09-12 7:42]

Merhaba Mehmet,
Great capture of a Dytiscus marginalis larva with its tadpole prey: both the larva and Taurus Frog tadpole are sharply shown on the nnet that caught them. It would have been impossible to see this without capture.
Thanks for sharing this bit of drama!
Selamlar,
Ïvan

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• ammodytes (390)
• [2008-09-12 7:43]

Merhaba Hocam, uzun bır aradabn sonra cok guzel bır kare olmuş. Dytıscus un larvasını da daha önceden hıc gormemıştım. Notlarınız da cok bılgılendırıcı. Elinize, emeğinıze sağlık.
Saygılarımla

Fİliz

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• mehmetarslan (753)
• [2008-09-12 8:11]
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• mariki (9467)
• [2008-09-12 10:23]

Hello Mehmet,

Excellent capture of this larva of Great Diving Beetle. Very good focus and sharpness. I wonder how long it takes to kill and to completely eat the tadpole.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• bahadir (642)
• [2008-09-12 10:24]

Mehmet abi, 1 numara! Önemli bir bilimsel veri. Eline sağlık.
Bahadır

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-09-12 10:46]

Hi Mehmet,

You kept us waiting a long time for another picture but this was worth waiting for. A wonderful capture of the Great Diving Beetle larva attacking the tadpole. Great action shot with excellent details and notes. What an education I am getting on TN!

Jane

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• xTauruSx (604)
• [2008-09-12 10:53]

Sonunda geldim. Çerçeve hocadan kopya:D eline sağlık abi. gerçekten önemli bir bilimsel döküman.
Hoca girmemiş sanırım bilgisayarı tamir edemedi:).
Selamlar

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• montivipera (357)
• [2008-09-12 11:30]

Merhaba Hocam,
Gerçekten çok önemli bir belge, paylaşımınız için teşekkürler.
Naşit.

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• cypturk (258)
• [2008-09-12 13:41]

Merhaba Mehmet, onemli bir sey buldun ve bizimle paylasiyorsun. Herhalde calismaniz icin onemlidir. Guzel goruntulemissin. Eline saglik.
Merih

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• yasemin (1255)
• [2008-09-12 13:45]

Mehmet bey arastirmaniz icin önemli bir bulus ama kurbaga yavrusuna yazik olmus... Nede olsa bu da doganin bir gercegi. Goruntulediginiz icin tebrik ederim. Basarilar diliyorum...
Leyla

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• rousettus (12797)
• [2008-09-12 14:08]

hele şükür dedirten bir posta:)) uzun bir bekleyişin ardından tekrar hoşgeldin Mehmet. hem de bizim buralardan, Bolkarlardan bir fotoğrafla. eline sağlık, ekolojik açıdan güzel bir tespit. Sucul kınkanatlı ve meşhur Toros kurbağasının larvası. eline sağlık. devamını bekleriz.
selamlar.

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-09-12 17:38]

Merhaba Mehmet,
Selam!!
great macro shot of these impressive insect in such good closeness!
the image is sharp with good details
well done and many thanks for the sharing
greeting
Tony

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• boreocypriensis (33873)
• [2008-09-13 0:23]
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Selam Mehmet, pek de güzel olmuş. Önemli bir konu ve önemli bir av-avcı belirlemesi. Eline sağlık.
Bayram

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• nkasot (211)
• [2008-09-13 1:00]

Mehmet hocam, çok güzel ve önemli bir döküman. Çalışmalarınızın başarılı gittiğini görmek çok güzel. Elinize sağlık.
Nazım

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• haraprasan (17792)
• [2008-09-13 1:03]

Hi Mehmet,
A nice capture of this larva of great diving beetle devouring the taurus frog tadpole. A very well composed image with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• lousat (19673)
• [2008-09-13 3:58]

Hi Mehmet,this is a great scoop...finally something to different on Tn,very impressive pic perfectly taken,the details and the sharpness are fantastics!!My best compliments,have a nice weekend,Luciano

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• uleko (2789)
• [2008-09-13 7:42]

Hello Mehmet,
Great to see a post from you and a very fine and sharp action capture! We have the Beetle here too and I've seen this larvae that looks quite ferocious! I expect the tadpoles have many enemies! Well done and a good note too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• Silvio2006 (41368)
• [2008-09-13 11:23]

Hi Mehmet, fantastic action shoot, great timing, wonderful macro with fantastic details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• alliturnam (1601)
• [2008-09-13 15:29]

Merhaba Mehmet Bey,çok net ve güzel bir çekim.Ellerinize sağlık :)

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• CeltickRanger (15148)
• [2008-09-13 16:32]

hello Mehmet

excellent close-up and action shot of these insects,
excellent timing too shoot it in photo,
also excellent sharpness and details, TFS

Asbed

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• Gert-Paassen (13788)
• [2008-09-15 6:49]

Hello Mehmet,

Exellent captue from this beetle and the tadpole.
Good of sharpness with lots of details.

Gert

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• gpeler (363)
• [2008-09-16 12:22]

Merhaba Mehmet Bey,
Gerçekten ilginç bir fotoğraf. Netlik de harika. Ellerinize sağlık. Not için teşekkürler.
Selamlar
Gamze:)

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• jrobertop (774)
• [2008-09-16 15:19]

Hello Mehmet.
A extraordinary flagrant!
It is rare here in TN.
An excellent photographic register!
All the best,
José Roberto

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• Hay_kes (4021)
• [2008-09-17 3:49]

Merhaba Mehmet bey,
Çok ilginç ve sıradışı bir An'a tanıklık etmişsiniz.Elinize sağlık.
Selamlarımla..

hAyAti

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• SelenE (13822)
• [2008-09-18 4:59]

Merhaba Mehmet Bey,
Ilginc bir belge, paylasiminiz ve bilgilendirici notlar icin tesekkurler
Selamlar,
Selen

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• jignasi (14727)
• [2008-09-18 11:46]

Ya era hora de que publicaras algo Mehmet jajajaaj. Lo haces con una toma curiosa y diferente. Naturalidad en los colores y una buena luz.
Un abrazo: J. Ignasi Tejedor.

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• goldyrs (9269)
• [2008-09-19 17:55]

My dear brother Mehmet!
I am amazed at this beautiful shot!
Very well done, my brother!
Goldy

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• ramthakur (32154)
• [2008-09-19 21:29]

This image is clearly from a person who knows his subject, Mehmet.
It is a split-second action you have recorded in this shot with immaculate precision. I can imagine these are small creature, so what we see here is the size magnified manifold.
The sheen on the bodies of tadpole and beetle reflects the blue of the sky.
All in all, it is a picture from you worth waiting for.
Well done and all the best.
Ram

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• parthasarathi (1306)
• [2008-09-21 10:36]

A usefull note and shot.

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• foozi (9083)
• [2008-09-22 3:49]

Hello Mehmet,
a very astonishing shot of the creatures.
wonderful explanation of the happening.
Great exposition.

regards,
foozi

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• maurydv (16550)
• [2008-10-01 11:29]

Merhaba Mehmet,
molto interessante questa documentazione, ottima definizione dei dettagli, perfetta esposizione con una magnifica resa dei colori.
TFS.
Maurizio

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• Mana (18518)
• [2008-10-14 1:38]

Hi Mehmet,
Wonderful shot and this action moment is captured with perfect timing and skill. The net forms a fine BG and lets the subjects stand out. The drama which happens below the water is aptly portrayed here. Very neat and sharp image with perfect lighting.
TFS.
Sumon

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• LordPotty (12035)
• [2008-10-16 3:47]

Hello Mehmet.
An amazing shot of this larvae attacking the tadpole.
Perfect focus and very good exposure.
Its a shame the background wasn't natural,but at leas we can see everything clearly.
Great work.
Steve

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• Wolfpower (974)
• [2008-10-16 20:40]

Hello Mehmet

A super documentation of this larva feeding on a frog tadpole.
The details are sharp with very good natural colour.
I can actually see you in the reflection on the tadpole's back.
It is amazing that these insect larvae can feed on frogs and fish as well.
TFS

Wolf

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• NinaM (6594)
• [2008-10-30 19:25]

It looks like a nymph or something, what an insect, ouf!!! We're lucky it doesn't weight tons! This is a very interesting post, Mehmet, thanks to the great notes and the most efficient picture to illustrate what you tell us. Many thanks!

Francine

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2008-11-01 8:24]

Hello Mehmet,
Nice image of this tough larva with his sights set on the tadpole. I also like the close up in the workshop. Great work Mehmet, thank you.
Rick

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• eng55 (3574)
• [2008-11-04 6:53]

Merhaba Zulfu Bey,
Sık rastlanan bir sahne değil.Çok güzel yakalamışsınız.Fotograf da pırıl pırıl.Selamlar,
Ellerinize sağlık!

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• pankajbajpai (16507)
• [2008-11-05 8:43]

hello mehmet,
very well captured, the predator and the prey, the image is sharp with good details, i have never seen anything like this before,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-11-24 11:35]

Hello Mehmet, well seen and done! Good technique too, thanks!

Mario

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• jpdenk (2061)
• [2008-12-14 8:44]

Hi Mehmet,

A fascinating image! Even while being captured, the little monster is only thinking of eating. Good detail and focus, I like this photo a lot.

John

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• valy67 (8733)
• [2008-12-28 1:28]

Hello Mehmet !
What an interesting picture ! I have never seen something like this before, really impressive, I love those big "teeth" biting at the poor tadpole. Excellent details too on both animals, and a very interesting note too, I enjoyed reading it. Very well done !
Valerie.

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• trekks (36)
• [2009-01-01 10:05]

hello mehmet

Very interesting action shot of the larva attacking the tadpole and a good story in your note.

tfs, bill

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• sranjan (4012)
• [2009-01-03 20:21]

Merhaba Mehmet,
Unique rare outside water-pool shot by you with great photographer's note. TFS.
Regards-Subhash

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• SMYRNA (0)
• [2009-01-04 10:08]

Bilim adamı olunca böyle ilginç fotoğrafları da beklemek doğal:). Körle yatan şaşı kalkar misali hocan gibi kareler yüklüyorsun. Çok güzel bir belge. Eline sağlık.
Gökhan

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• marhowie (302)
• [2009-01-10 4:39]

Hello Mehmet,
Nice shot, love the Diving beetle in "attack" mode as shown :)
Great interest & note describing what we're looking at too..
Very good details, exposure, and WS closeup.
Well done!
Howard

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• Miss_Piggy (7309)
• [2009-01-12 23:29]

Hallo Mehmet
This is not my favourite subject as it looks very slimy and soggy, but I must compliment you on the great detail you captured with this Great Diving Beetle Larva. The motion and action captured is very interesting. I just mentioned to Janice that Trek Nature is a wonderful site with not only beautiful photos but also photos with educational value. If you did not photograph and post this moment, I would never even have known of this kind of larva. Thanks for photographing and sharing this larva with us. It is much appreciated.
Best regards
Anna

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• jusninasirun (7662)
• [2009-01-25 1:00]

Salam Mehmet,

Well written notes and the image is so sharp and clear. Well framed and TFS.

Best regards,
Jusni

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• oscarromulus (5690)
• [2009-03-09 12:50]

Mehmet,
WONDERFUL IMAGE!!!
A REAL "CLASSIC".
Loved your notes too.
Mario wishing you the best of the best in life.

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• anabis (59)
• [2009-03-17 2:27]

Nature in action! Just great!
Congratulations!
I want more photos like this!
Best regards
Mircea

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• Noisette (3921)
• [2009-03-17 14:23]

merhaba Mehmet
very interseting action shot of this great diving beetle with his prey
both subjects are very sharp
well composed shot
I like the workshop too
Jacqueline

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• Hormon_Manyer (2652)
• [2009-03-19 18:38]

Hi Mehmet,
Wonderful and very interesting shot, showing the drama of the tadpole (what we know from Professor Bayram's shots). Excellent shot. Bravo.
Best regards from Hungary, László

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• Panoptic83 (652)
• [2009-03-19 22:09]

Hello Mehmet,

Nice shot and dramtic too. Good details.

TFS,
Prasad

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• degani (2481)
• [2009-03-26 14:12]

hi Mehmet,
a perfect photo for this delicate creature, an image very bright with great natural colours, bravo
kind regards
franco

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• BobH (638)
• [2009-04-10 2:49]

Mehmet-

Many thanks for this unique and illuminating photo and note. Juvenile forms are rare on TN and you have given us two at once. Hope your research goes well and that you have time left over for your own photography.

Best regards,
Bob

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• anemone (332)
• [2009-09-01 14:09]

Mehmet hocam, bir böceğin bir kurbağa larvası yiyebileceğini daha önce duymamış görmemiştim. Sayenizde öğrenmiş oldum. Çok teşekkürler.. İyi geceler.
Özgür

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• cobra112 (6450)
• [2009-09-04 4:49]

Ciao Mehmet. Great capture and perfetc details.

roberto

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• cjcampbell (308)
• [2009-10-03 12:03]

Excellent shot of an unusual subject and unique point of view.

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• jcoowanitwong (12117)
• [2009-10-04 0:09]

Hello Mehmet,
It is great to witness this real world action. Crisp clear image. Very well done and tfs.
JC