Mighty Mite

Uploaded: November 11, 2011 | Entered: August 31, 2015 23:11:48

Description

As I raked the leaves in my yard this fall I kept finding a 'loveliness' (group) of ladybugs taking shelter from the colder weather. I felt bad for removing their protection and I hope they found other accommodations.
Details & Macro
Canon EF 100mm macro lens f/6.3 1/500 sec ISO 160

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak November 12, 2011

a wonderful macro! #1422412

Mary K. Robison November 12, 2011

Heather, the colors and lighting in this macro are lovely, and the clarity is superb.
And thanks for the information about the "loveliness"! #9799355

Avril Young November 12, 2011

oh what a beauty...terrific macro and detail Heather.. #9799386

Ray Thoms November 12, 2011

Great macro Heather.....love the contrast in colour! Well done! #9799550

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 12, 2011

Fabulous details and macro, Heather. #9799585

Douglas Pignet November 12, 2011

wow...very kewl macro...nicely done #9799607

Mary Timman November 12, 2011

Fabulous macro Heather! Great color and clarity, but sorry, I don't really care for them, they get in the house and drive you nuts! ~lol~ #9799645

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe November 12, 2011

Excellent detail and color Heather!! Awesome. #9799686

Gord MacEachern November 12, 2011

Glad you took a break and traded the rake for the camera Heather. Fantastic macro capture!! #9799732

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 12, 2011

What a treat to find these guys while raking. Wonderful details and contrasting color. I'll take the ladybugs that Mary doesn't want... we only get a few here and there over the year. #9799766

Monnie Ryan November 12, 2011

Outstanding macro, Heather! #9799831

Julie Burnett November 12, 2011

Fantastic clarity on this awesome macro, Heather!! #9799884

Robert R. Goodman November 12, 2011

Hi Heather,Fantastic capture my friend.Beautiful image!!! #9799975

Gina Cormier November 12, 2011

Perfect macro!! Love the contrasting colors and detail!! #9800052

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 12, 2011

Very sharp details and a beautiful macro, Heather. I hope they found other accommodation too. #9800067

David M. Montero November 12, 2011

You foreclosed on their house!? LOL. Very nice macro Heather. #9800235

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe November 12, 2011

Fantastic detail and clarity in this macro image, Heather...nicely captured! #9800291

John Connolly November 12, 2011

An excellent macro with wonderful color and detail Heather! I hope they survived to move into a new home! #9800367

Carol L. Fowler November 12, 2011

I just hope they stay up there! Every late fall and winter we get swarmed by ladybugs. They sure are pretty though #9800656

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 13, 2011

BEAUTIFUL capture of this little lady Heather, I have always loved these little guys, WTG!! <>< #9802079

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 14, 2011

Have not seen any this year so far. Excellent detail on this macro, Heather. #9803967

Debbie Bray November 15, 2011

Nice detail in the leaf as well as the little lady, Heather. The colour contrasts beautifully! #9806217

Ellen Hodges November 20, 2011

Beautiful and colorful capture of your little friend, Heather!! #9821907

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