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Aug 01, 2007 01:36 |  #1

Predator :shock:

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Aug 01, 2007 02:51 |  #2

There's something quite endearing about these, very photogenic insects.

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Aug 01, 2007 03:16 as a reply to  @ Attic's post |  #3

There's something quite endearing about these, very photogenic insects.

Maybe it is because they eat their mates.;)

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Aug 01, 2007 03:52 as a reply to  @ cookie99's post |  #4

One thing is that the eyes on them always seem to look a touch out of focus. Any tips to get a sharper eye? (On these insects anyway, I can get them fine on others)

It's a bit strange as even in this photo where the light hits the eye you can see the compound eye effect( even more so at 100%) yet the eye still looks a little blurry when viewing the pic as a whole.




  
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Aug 01, 2007 04:22 as a reply to  @ Raikyn's post |  #5

Personally, I suspect it's because of the colour change within the eye. The compound nature means this line will never be sharp at the magnification you are using. Thus we are given the impression that the eyes are soft.

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Aug 01, 2007 06:41 as a reply to  @ dreamline's post |  #6

nice facial detail on the first shot. didn't even notice their mouth is that color before.

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Aug 01, 2007 11:19 |  #7

Maybe it's bug blood and she's just finished being amorous?

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nice facial detail on the first shot. didn't even notice their mouth is that color before.

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Aug 02, 2007 07:03 |  #8

these guys are real camera bugs! Brilliant shot

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Aug 02, 2007 11:00 |  #9

haven't seen one this year. Awesome photo. --Rick

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