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Preparing For Takeoff

© Michael Umbreit

Preparing For Takeoff

Uploaded: July 16, 2011

Description


This Milkweed Longhorn Beetle has its wing covers up and its wings are unfolding in preparation for takeoff.

Old Tavern Park
Lisle - Illinois - USA

Comments welcome and appreciated!


Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe July 16, 2011

Very impressive - Great color and detail Mike! #1393611

Liz blahh July 16, 2011

Ditto, awesome macro! #9534647

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 16, 2011

Wow! Wow! Wow!!!!! #9534802

Michael Umbreit July 17, 2011

Thanks so much! I have tried so many times to capture this event but normally I just end up with no beetle in the image at all. This beetle was nice enough to pause just a split second before taking off. :-) Mike #9535519

Susan Weisensel July 17, 2011

Well how nice of that beetle to give you that split second, and for you taking advantage of it. Impressive timing and capture Mike. Your gallery is wonderful. #9535869

Michael Umbreit July 22, 2011

Susan - Thank You! - Mike #9547764

Alexandra Hankova July 22, 2011

Great clarity! Awesome picture! :-) #9547996

Michael Umbreit July 23, 2011

Alexandra - Thank You! - Mike #9549082

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 02, 2012

Wow, this is magnificent in details and color, Mike. Glad you resubbed!

UB. #10071267

Michael Umbreit April 03, 2012

Thanks UB!! #10074087

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