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Ladybird Lava


Ladybird Lava
Photo Information
Copyright: Gil Gilson (thegraduate) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 10 N: 229] (2405)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-06
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D-80, Nikkor 60mm 2.8 Micro
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-08 3:13
Viewed: 271
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi All

I found this young Ladybird Lava on my Basil plant.
I had to take Her into an environment that had good light and no air movement to try and get a motion free shot as the lava length was just over 1mm. Then I took her back to the Basil plant.

All those white hairs and blemishes on the leaf, I have no idear.

A little ditty that came to my mind.

Ladybird, Ladybird fly away home,
Your houses in on fire and your children all gone,
All except one who's name was Ann,
Who hid herself under the frying pan.

Gil
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Hi Gil,
Excellent macro shot. Vibrant colours, perfect contrast and detailed representation of the subject. Great shot! TFS
Greetings,
Kristof

Whoa! Scary or what!

It's amazing such a gruesome little larva can develop into the beautiful ladybird. Nature's so awesome.

Very impressive macro compo. Good lighting and DOF used. Well done!

Regards and TFS...

Martyn

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3228 W: 282 N: 6427] (24121)
  • [2008-07-08 4:14]

Funny how ugly they look to us when we consider the adults to be so beautiful :)
Outstanding details, amazing colours and fine tight composition
TFs
silke

Hi Gil,
this just unbelievable shot indeed,
i didnt even know how ugly they look to us before they grow-up, thank you very much for showing us that,
excellent compo with beautiful rich colours,
welldone and tfs,
regards,
Taner

Hi Gil, great looking bug.. Lots around at the moment, this is a cracker, such good details and colours.

Hi Gil,
Very beautiful macro vith interesting insect.Sharp, colours, and details are superb.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Hi Gil,
Nice macro picture of this young Ladybird Lava,
Excellent presentation and composition with great sharpness, Excellent POV. and details.
Have a good evening.
Michel

Hi Gil,
Holy cow, 1mm long...I would never have seen it, never mind focus on it.
For something so small, you have captured some remarkable detail, well done.
That is a micro lens, not a macro then?
Pete.

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 5079 W: 180 N: 6240] (32948)
  • [2008-07-09 7:28]

Hello Gil

beautiful macro shot
I like the strong green in this Bg in black.
she emphasizes the details and outlines of the leaf well
and your bug in black helps to give a beautiful prominence.
A beautiful composition and very well composed!
Congratulations!

Sérgio

Hi Gil,
I have not seen an immature stage of the ladybird beetle/bug before. This is fantastic. I like the details - the spikes on its back and the white strands from the basil. Best regards, Danilo

Hi Gil, great macro of beautiful larva with splendid details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Nice macro image.

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