My 1st Macro Post--Caterpillars -- Macro in photography-on-the.net forums

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Oct 07, 2007 20:01 | #1

This is my first macro post. Found a couple of caterpillars and decided it was a good opportunity to try my new 100mm Macro lens. The top one is a Hickory Tussock Moth Caterpillar, I believe, and the bottom an Eyed Tiger Moth Caterpillar hanging out on a branch. I found sizing the photos harder than taking them. Comments welcome.

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Oct 07, 2007 20:28 | #2

Definitely like the second one - looks almost like surreal fireworks! I know what you mean about sizing the pictures - if you try for 100%, then the critter is so small in the original, its almost not macro anymore. Again, nice work!

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Oct 07, 2007 21:14 | #3

These are amazing Gary. Very well done!!

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Oct 07, 2007 21:25 | #4

Wow, that second one is amazing. Do they cause any allergic reactions to skin?

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Oct 08, 2007 07:34 | #5

Thanks for the comments.

Trace- the caterpillar belongs to the "Woollybears". They are actually quited fuzzy and will not hurt you. Here's another one I found on the picnic table. This one was much bigger, and also turns into some type of tiger moth. Glad you enjoyed them.

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