A Veteran Beetle

[Bald Eagle]

Another shot with the new lens. I couldnt help but notice the scrape marks on this one. He must have a tough shell. hope you like. no cropping was done, one pass with USM.:D :D

[Paul A]

Nice shot Bald eagle, please elucidate, what is USM? (Duhh)

[Bald Eagle]

Nice shot Bald eagle, please elucidate, what is USM? (Duhh)
Thanks for the kind words Paul. USM=Un-Sharp-Mask. its a sharpening tool used when post processing.:D ;)

[kallousa]

Great shot Eagle.
in Photoshop CS2 there's a new tool " Smart Sharpen" . it's great. Make a test.

Regards

[Bald Eagle]

Great shot Eagle.
in Photoshop CS2 there's a new tool " Smart Sharpen" . it's great. Make a test.

Regards
I will thanks. I'll have to look it up.:D :D

[TammieO]

Your new lens is working well for you. Beautiful color and really sharp!

[Bald Eagle]

Your new lens is working well for you. Beautiful color and really sharp!
Thanks Tammie, I always appreciate your kind words, very much.:D :D :D

[Ballen Photo]

Another good one B.E. This one DOES look a bit scuffed. (Maybe it'll buff out?) ;)
-Bruce

[dancinec]

Looks like a Japanese Beetle, Bald Eagle, very nice capture. I also enjoyed looking at your galleries on pBase.

[BigAl-SA]

Nice one BE. It does look as though it's been through the wars!

[Bald Eagle]

Ballen Photo, thanks for the kind words, always, I hope it does buff out.:D ;)

dancinec, thank you very much for such kind words, and thanks for looking at my gallery as well.

BigAl-SA, thanks, I agree, looks like he's seen a scuffle or two in his day.:D ;) :D

[RockOne]

Nice shot. A scarred scarab :-)

[sw2001]

Good shot and a beautiful bug. What was the distance?

[Bald Eagle]

Nice shot. A scarred scarab :-)
Thanks, now that's funny.:D :lol: :D

[Bald Eagle]

Good shot and a beautiful bug. What was the distance?
Thank you very much. the distance on this one was almost 2 feet.:D :D

[Leorooster]

Very nice shot, BE. Love the colors. Is it a Japanese Beetle?

[Bald Eagle]

Very nice shot, BE. Love the colors. Is it a Japanese Beetle?
Thanks Leo, I did some research on this one, its similar, but missing the white tufts of hair on the side. So, I'm not positive. heres a side view, hope you like.:D

[Leorooster]

Thanks Leo, I did some research on this one, its similar, but missing the white tufts of hair on the side. So, I'm not positive. heres a side view, hope you like.:D

I think I have to say that I like this one better. Technically, they are all great, but I think this one looks more lively.:D

[Bald Eagle]

I think I have to say that I like this one better. Technically, they are all great, but I think this one looks more lively.:D
Thanks, I like the fact that you can see his face, its the color of Metallic Green. first time I've seen that.:D :D

[BlanceEMT]

Thanks for the kind words Paul. USM=Un-Sharp-Mask. its a sharpening tool used when post processing.:D ;)

THANK YOU. This entire time i thought you guys were talking about USM in a Canon way - autofocus. Obviously this made no sense to me.

[Bald Eagle]

THANK YOU. This entire time i thought you guys were talking about USM in a Canon way - autofocus. Obviously this made no sense to me.
Your Welcome, It wouldnt of made sense to me either.:D ;) :D

[chemicalbro]

great shot BE this little guy has some amazing colours on him...beetles always amaze me with their irridescant markings

[Bald Eagle]

great shot BE this little guy has some amazing colours on him...beetles always amaze me with their irridescant markings
Thanks CB, This guy had some awesome colors, I agree, the face stood out the most.:D :D