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soldier beetle maybe?

 
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Aug 13, 2007 23:02 |  #1

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.

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Aug 13, 2007 23:03 |  #2

last one of same beetle.

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Aug 13, 2007 23:48 |  #3

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




  
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Aug 14, 2007 01:54 |  #4

Good series - lovely beetle.
What aperture were you using for these Bill ?
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Aug 14, 2007 02:08 |  #5

LordV wrote in post #3723940 (external link)
Good series - lovely beetle.
What aperture were you using for these Bill ?
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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.

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Aug 14, 2007 02:10 |  #6

zman wrote in post #3723553 (external link)
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.
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Aug 14, 2007 02:45 |  #7

Bill Pham wrote in post #3723968 (external link)
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.

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

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Aug 14, 2007 02:50 |  #8

LordV wrote in post #3724041 (external link)
Hmm I'd expect them to look a bit sharper- are you doing any PP on them eg a bit of USM sharpening ?

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

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Aug 14, 2007 04:34 |  #9

Nice find Bill:-)


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Aug 14, 2007 06:56 |  #10

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

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Aug 14, 2007 12:45 |  #11

Great shots Bill #1 looks the best well done.


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