Preparing For Takeoff
Uploaded: July 16, 2011
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
Jeff Robinson July 16, 2011
Very impressive - Great color and detail Mike! #1393611Liz blahh July 16, 2011
Ditto, awesome macro! #9534647Bob Cournoyer July 16, 2011
Wow! Wow! Wow!!!!! #9534802Michael 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 #9535519Susan 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. #9535869Michael Umbreit July 22, 2011
Susan - Thank You! - Mike #9547764Alexandra Hankova July 22, 2011
Great clarity! Awesome picture! :-) #9547996Michael Umbreit July 23, 2011
Alexandra - Thank You! - Mike #9549082Usman M. Bajwa April 02, 2012
Wow, this is magnificent in details and color, Mike. Glad you resubbed!UB. #10071267
Michael Umbreit April 03, 2012
Thanks UB!! #10074087Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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