"Caterpillar"
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"Caterpillar"
Hi all,
Just had a morning walk nearby of course with my Camera. Spotted this Caterpillar and got attracted by its beautiful colour.
Nikon D70, S180, f22, 1/10 sec, Fill in Flash 0 comp, slight PS and uncropped.
Comments are most welcome.
Kind regards,
Rey Aguila
Just had a morning walk nearby of course with my Camera. Spotted this Caterpillar and got attracted by its beautiful colour.
Nikon D70, S180, f22, 1/10 sec, Fill in Flash 0 comp, slight PS and uncropped.
Comments are most welcome.
Kind regards,
Rey Aguila
This is a beautiful image Rey, I really like the colors and detail in this image. Caterpillars are very beautiful to photograph but we see so few of them. Thanks Rey
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Kenneth Ramos
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Kens Microscopy
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Kenneth Ramos
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Kens Microscopy
Reposts of my images within the galleries are welcome, as are constructive critical critiques.
Thank you all for your nice comments.
I am also quite wondering what that little tail used for. Read some article that they used it to confused predatory birds from attacking that tail instead of the head. Also once they become Butterfly with hind wings, birds attacked that part so they can fly in the opposite direction. Don't know how true it is.
I really appreciate your precious comments but will be more glad if someone can further confirm me "What's that little tail for?
Kind regards,
Rey
I am also quite wondering what that little tail used for. Read some article that they used it to confused predatory birds from attacking that tail instead of the head. Also once they become Butterfly with hind wings, birds attacked that part so they can fly in the opposite direction. Don't know how true it is.
I really appreciate your precious comments but will be more glad if someone can further confirm me "What's that little tail for?
Kind regards,
Rey
I have no idea what that tail is for Rey. What I do know is that this is excellent !!. The colour is amazing and the details are wonderful to see. Extremely well taken and shows it at its best IMO. This is beautiful Rey. Love the lighting and the background.
All the best Rey, you certainly can shoot macro
Danny.
All the best Rey, you certainly can shoot macro
Danny.
- twebster
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Hi ya' Rey
Great looking image that will look super on our front cover of www.photomacrography.net for the next month! BTW, this is a caterpillar in the Family Sphingidae. That little tail can be curled and uncurled and is used to distract predators from the head of the caterpillar.
Best regards,
Great looking image that will look super on our front cover of www.photomacrography.net for the next month! BTW, this is a caterpillar in the Family Sphingidae. That little tail can be curled and uncurled and is used to distract predators from the head of the caterpillar.
Best regards,
Tom Webster
Administrator
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!
Administrator
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
Think about this...maybe Murphy is an optimist!!!
Indeed an outstanding photograph Rey, excellent work. Congratulations on being selected for this months winner.
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Kenneth Ramos
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Kens Microscopy
Reposts of my images within the galleries are welcome, as are constructive critical critiques.
Kenneth Ramos
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Kens Microscopy
Reposts of my images within the galleries are welcome, as are constructive critical critiques.