soldier beetle maybe?

[Bill Pham]

pretty sure it's a soldier something. haven't post anything in a few days since my local spot got mowed. think my flash was running low pic was somewhat dark had to lighteng them up some.


Bill

[Bill Pham]

last one of same beetle.


Bill

[zman]

Great shots! First one looks a little different, the white balance may be off.

[LordV]

Good series - lovely beetle.
What aperture were you using for these Bill ?
Brian V.

[Bill Pham]

Good series - lovely beetle.
What aperture were you using for these Bill ?
Brian V.


Hello Brian V i was using manual mode with aperature of f11 shutter speed was 200 and iso 100 and wb was set on auto.

Bill

[Bill Pham]

Great shots! First one looks a little different, the white balance may be off.

sorry zman i though i click on multiple reply. yea i notice that was off also not sure why. though it had to do with my flash batteries running low on me.
thank you for the comment too.

Bill

[LordV]

Hello Brian V i was using manual mode with aperature of f11 shutter speed was 200 and iso 100 and wb was set on auto.

Bill

Hmm I'd expect them to look a bit sharper- are you doing any PP on them eg a bit of USM sharpening ?

Brian V.

[Bill Pham]

Hmm I'd expect them to look a bit sharper- are you doing any PP on them eg a bit of USM sharpening ?

Brian V.

i did sharpen them a little. thinking maybe it the filter i put on. then again i think it's op error again.


Bill

[Attic]

Nice find Bill:-)

[devil350]

Great shot, the first one is my favorite, congrats for that series ;-)

Laurent.

[skylab]

Great shots Bill #1 looks the best well done.