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p.1 #1 · Couple from this morning


Couple small critters from this morning's pre-work trip thru the gardens.

#1 Plant bug nymph http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2764/4080662232_64b89f064f_b.jpg

#2 Ant mimic http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/4079902959_8ecc09627c_b.jpg

Thanks for looking,
Kenny



Nov 06, 2009 at 10:03 AM
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p.1 #2 · Couple from this morning


love #2, great autumn colours
phil



Nov 06, 2009 at 02:26 PM
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p.1 #3 · Couple from this morning


love the ant mimic


Nov 07, 2009 at 11:24 AM
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p.1 #4 · Couple from this morning


Thanks Phil and Michael.

Kenny



Nov 08, 2009 at 06:20 PM
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p.1 #5 · Couple from this morning


So what makes the ant mimic not an ant? Very nice shots.


Nov 08, 2009 at 09:43 PM
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p.1 #6 · Couple from this morning


LOvely captures- esp #2

Matt- it's got a proboscis under it's head (ie it's a plant bug of some type).
Brian v.



Nov 09, 2009 at 01:42 AM
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p.1 #7 · Couple from this morning


That ant mimic is really cool Kenny!


Nov 09, 2009 at 07:03 AM
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p.1 #8 · Couple from this morning


Thanks guys, appreciate your looking.

@Matt - ant mimicry is either protective or aggressive. Not sure on this species, but it's either for eating or to avoid being eaten.

Kenny



Nov 09, 2009 at 09:12 AM
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p.1 #9 · Couple from this morning


Just curious, what set-up did you use? Lens/

Pat



Nov 10, 2009 at 10:38 AM
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p.1 #10 · Couple from this morning


pdunnuck1 wrote:
Just curious, what set-up did you use? Lens/

Pat


Nikon D300, Nikkor 105mm f2.8 AF lens w/36mm tube, Nikon R1C1 twin flash. All handheld and probably shot at F11, 1/250, ISO 250-ish.

Kenny



Nov 10, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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p.1 #11 · Couple from this morning


Do you think a 135 with tubes would work for macro?

Pat



Nov 10, 2009 at 11:25 AM
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p.1 #12 · Couple from this morning


pdunnuck1 wrote:
Do you think a 135 with tubes would work for macro?

Pat


I saw you had asked this question in another thread, Pat so I will second the advice given over there: get yourself a set of tubes--the Kenko AF set is the best bang for the buck--and try them with your 50mm lens. They will work with the 135, after a fashion, but the 50 will be your best bet. They can also be used with a dedicated macro if you decide to go that route.

Kenny



Nov 10, 2009 at 11:31 AM





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