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ladybird beetle face

© David Guzman

ladybird beetle face

Uploaded: March 13, 2010 15:35:23

Description

Insect activity is on the rise for 2010, and I manage to capture this image of a live beetle today.
F32, 1/200s, ISO200, Ringflash, +4 diopter lens, plus a stack of extension tubes (12mm +20mm + 36mm Kenko) in between the camera and my 60mm Nikkor macro lens. This gives an approximate magnification of 3.5. I adjusted exposure, contrast, and reduced noise application. Taken in Raleigh, NC USA on March 13, 2010

Exif: F Number: 32, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light detected, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Hosey M. Harrell III level-classic March 13, 2010

This is excellent, David! Talk about getting close, you certainly did that. Great job! #1248117

Jim Kinnunen level-classic March 13, 2010

WOW! Great image, David!:) #8453620

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic March 13, 2010

OUTSTANDING macro David!!! I always thought ladybugs were cute...looks a lot different up close and personal! LOL!!! Great capture, and a winner in my books! Laura #8453854

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 13, 2010

Award Winner, David!

UB. #8453959

David Guzman March 14, 2010

Jim, Laura and Usman, thanks so much for looking at this image and making a good comment! #8455529

David Guzman March 14, 2010

Missed Archie on my rsponse cause he is all the way up on my screen!! Thanks Archie for your comment! DAvid #8455535

Robert Jensen April 18, 2010

Great image David - congrats on the well-deserved Finalist #8544282

Freddy Bland April 18, 2010

You are amazing at this macro photography!! I think these images should be on National Geographic!! Congratulations on another super Finalist, David!! #8545354

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 19, 2010

WTG, I believe this is going in the right direction, David! CONGRATZ.

UB. #8547495

Maria A. Gonzalez April 19, 2010

Congratulations again on this incredible finalist..Excellent macro work..Good luck in the next round,David. #8548773

April 19, 2010

A face only a mother could love! #8551389

David Guzman April 19, 2010

thank you all for the great comments! I think when you love your subject, the images come out good..at least some of them. :) #8552614

Summer A. Kozisek April 20, 2010

Top notch macro David, congratulations on your finalist! #8554901

Ken R. Frischkorn April 22, 2010

Congratulations on another outstandaing mcro and on your Finalist pick David. #8561480

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