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Tanzania part XXVI

 
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Oct 14, 2015 20:10 |  #1

1) Usambara peacock frog (Leptopelis vermiculatus):

IMAGE: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/678/22165039032_59a266e163_b.jpg

2) Jumping spider:

IMAGE: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/636/22147787212_44a0618628_b.jpg

3) Weevil with iridescent scales:

IMAGE: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/659/21987310488_752b2a1d30_b.jpg

4) Usambara tarantula (Encyocratella olivacea):

IMAGE: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/664/21539298183_388c504069_b.jpg

5) Mossy stick insect:

IMAGE: https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5807/21536687453_c99ffae943_b.jpg

6) Aposematic orange grasshopper:

IMAGE: https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5798/21969997799_3e2d66e925_b.jpg

7) Red headed fly (Bromophila caffra):

IMAGE: https://farm1.staticflickr.com/612/21881778529_136f6967f1_b.jpg

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Oct 14, 2015 20:14 |  #2

They look great can you tell me what lens and camera combo? I have the Canon 100mm macro IS L and I cant get anywhere near that close in focus....how do you do that? I am complete macro noob




  
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Oct 14, 2015 20:38 |  #3

Dang! What a splendid set of creatures :eek: Beautiful set Paul!


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Oct 14, 2015 20:39 |  #4

Excellent shots!

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Oct 15, 2015 00:44 |  #5

Wonderful series Paul - some amazing looking bugs !
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Oct 15, 2015 05:14 |  #6

Thanks everyone, most appreciated!

gqllc007- I shot these with MT-24EX/Mpe-65mm combo


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Oct 15, 2015 14:35 as a reply to  @ mr.white's post |  #7

Love that frog! Nice work.


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Oct 16, 2015 12:59 |  #8

excellent set Paul, that red head fly!! top


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Oct 16, 2015 22:15 |  #9

Thanks Andres and Ed, most appreciated.


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