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ladybug.
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Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 0 N: 515] (2758)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-29
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-05 1:34
Viewed: 150
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (UK, Ireland, Australia, Pakistan, South Africa), ladybugs (North America), or lady beetles (preferred by some scientists). Lesser-used names include ladyclock, lady cow, and lady fly.

They are small insects, ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches), and are commonly yellow, orange, or scarlet with small black spots on their wing covers, with black legs, head and antennae. A very large number of species are mostly or entirely black, grey, or brown and may be difficult for non-entomologists to recognize as coccinellids (and, conversely, there are many small beetles that are easily mistaken as such, like tortoise beetles).

Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 5,000 species described, more than 450 native to North America alone.

A few species are pests in North America and Europe, but they are generally considered useful insects as many species feed on aphids or scale insects, which are pests in gardens, agricultural fields, orchards, and similar places. The Mall of America, for instance, releases thousands of ladybugs into its indoor park as a natural means of pest control for its gardens.

A common myth is that the number of spots on its back indicates its age.
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Nikos,
Extraordinary macro with stunning colors and fine details.
Congratulation!
Alina

καλημέρα Νίκο
τα συγχαρητήριά μου για την υπέροχη σύνθεση που δημιούργησες,εξαιρετική απόδοση και φωτό!
keep on photographing!
Νάσος

  • Great 
  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2009-11-05 2:38]

Very good macro of this Harmonia axyridis!

Great shot dear Nikos. Pefect details on the "ladybird" and impresive light's management. As usual MF!

Roberto

Hello Nikos,
What a beautiful color combination and with the great sharpness of the object.
Nice work.
Regards,
Deshoi

Nikos
Wonderful sharp details.Your ladybug is amazing!
Congratulation!
Horia

Hi Nikos,

Great macro capture of the cute ladybug with nice details! I like the sharpness and POV here with great natural colors especially the contrast between the orange colored ladybug and lush green BG.

Great composition!

best regards,
Paras

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
  • [2009-11-05 11:18]

Hello Nikos,
Great clarity and a wonderful composition in this photo. Light and colours are splendid. Good sharpness and details. Very nice contrasting Ladybird.
Regards,
Peter

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-11-05 15:46]

Hi Nikos,the ladybug is just a little excuse to show a fantastic composition,another top class pic from a great photographer like you! My best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Bellísimo conjunto con una saturación muy acertada y una visión amplia del hábitat del insecto.
Saludos Nikos.

I like it, it's not macro and ladybug is small on this photo but is suits the composition. Nice, TFS

Dear Nikos,

Your notes are very interesting - and I have to admit, that until a short time ago, I did not realise the great variation of colouring of this insect.

For my excuse of this ignorance I can only offer the fact, that the majority of my life I have lived in big towns - no Lady birds there. On holiday one chases the big, exciting animals...

Your sharp focus shows every detail of this charming little insect, and I do not really understand other members comments about it not being a macro!?!

I like the limited depth of field, hereby achieving the pleasing, blurred background, and the out of focus leaf on the left side of the photo creating a natural frame for the yellow object. The natural colours are outstanding.



Nice work!
Have a good day,
Kind regards
Ingrid

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