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Saddleback Caterpillar

© Raymond Pauly

Saddleback Caterpillar

Uploaded: September 10, 2008 00:22:28

Description

I decided to practice my macro shots, when I found about
40 of these caterpillars feasting on the palm trees in my yard.
I saved this one for the photo... he followed the other 39 afterwards.
You don't want to grab one of these, believe me!
Sigma EX 105mm @ f/5, 1/500, ISO-400, focal lenght 105mm.

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: -1.33, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT

Comments

Barbara Waldoch September 10, 2008

Wow, that green coat is real?!
Terrific capture, Raymond! #995831

Raymond Pauly September 10, 2008

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member since: 1/29/2006 WOW! Outstanding Macro! Already a winner in my eyes!!! #6435896

Tiia Vissak September 10, 2008

a cool macro! #6435897

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 10, 2008

wow fantastic macro!!! #6435908

Brett Dolsen September 10, 2008

Wonderfull macro I too thought he had a night blanket on Raymond!!Brett #6435921

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 10, 2008

Awesome macro and colours here, Raymond.


Dominick #6435938

Paul E. Earl September 10, 2008

A superb macro. Love the colours! #6435984

Aimee S. McMaster September 10, 2008

.....AMAZING in every way Raymond....what fine clarity and what a funky cute pillar bug ;<)...Aimee #6435992

Aimee S. McMaster September 10, 2008

.....AMAZING in every way Raymond....what fine clarity and what a funky cute pillar bug ;<)...Aimee #6435993

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 10, 2008

Wonderful capture, color, and details on this very interesting looking caterpillar. #6436011

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic September 10, 2008

Great colors and details on this macro, Raymond. Love it. #6436049

Michelle Alton September 10, 2008

What an amazing work of Nature, Raymond. He actually seems to be wearing a saddle blanket. #6436115

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 10, 2008

WOW, I have never seen one of these catapillars before....AWESOME. What a fantastic macro. A winner for sure. 8o) #6436129

William C. Raco level-classic September 10, 2008

Wow, what an unusual caterpillar
Great color and detail, Raymond
#6436196

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 10, 2008

An Outstanidng macro of this unique guy!! Great job Raymond! Jeff #6436306

Joao Martinho September 10, 2008

I was wondering if you have draseed this funny looking creature. #6436332

Karen Engelbreth September 10, 2008

Fantastic shot, Raymond - 40 on a row - I would love to see it :0) #6436461

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 10, 2008

Super macro here. #6436464

Erin Appelbaum September 10, 2008

Fantastic macro Raymond. Awesome clarity, details and color. Peter #6437101

Lisa R. Buffington level-deluxe September 10, 2008

Terrific macro! Now this is a strange caterpillar. Great detail, lighting, composition and colors. The dark background really makes him pop. Great work and find. #6437156

Clyde Smith level-deluxe September 10, 2008

Awesome capture Raymond! Great comp, clarity, colors and detail. Do you know what butterfly this transforms into?

Clyde #6437511

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 10, 2008

I just had to comment on this little bugger...couldn't agree more with anyone here, but especially you! These guys sting like a wasp and have a great disguise. I manage to run into one by accident every fall clean up in the garden! Great shot. #6437576

Mary E. Lake September 10, 2008

Wonderful macro, the clarity is supurb!! I've never seen a bug like this before, where are you located? :) #6437965

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 10, 2008

Thought I'd jump back with this link:
http://bugguide.net/node/view/507
It's not a very pretty moth so that's probably why there are few images it. It's much prettier as a catapillar. Had to dig for this! Enjoy, C #6438231

Robert R. Goodman September 10, 2008

That is a remarkable image,Raymond.I've never seen a catapillar that beautiful.Wonderful color and detail!!!!! #6438869

Lorna Shutter September 11, 2008

Wow! Is that for real? Looks like something you'd make in art class! What an incredible macro shot of this strange looking creature! Outstanding colour, clarity and detail! Very unique capture, Raymond! :) #6440518

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 11, 2008

I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E!!!!!! I agree with what everyone else said, Raymond!!!!! ♫ k #6443379

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 12, 2008

If you have more pictures of these, especially so many - 40? please show them! 8o) #6444685

Jojie F. Alcantara September 17, 2008

this is a beauty, raymond. :-) #6469115

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 18, 2008

What a sensational macro of this awesome caterpillar...never have seen anything like this! Awesome work!

ccc #6470248

Deb Koskovich September 27, 2008

WOW!! I have never seen one of these...how'd you get that teeny tiny little coat him?

Ok, seriously, this is one incredible macro, Raymond. Winner! #6519775

Wanda B. Anderson September 27, 2008

Wonderful macro, Raymond! What a splendid caterpillar! I always am torn between squashing or photographing! #6522258

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 28, 2008

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP...well deserved. 8o)


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