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Prey & Predator

© Elizabeth A. Marker
Deluxe Website: moondancephotography-elizabethmarker.com

Prey & Predator

Uploaded: June 22, 2008

Description

55mm Macro lens used.
No adjustments made. Only cropped and added recessed frame.
This is a Shield Bug feeding on a Thorn-mimic Treehopper .
Hope you enjoy! Liz

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: E-500

Comments

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe June 22, 2008

What cool bugs! I dunno either! So how are you?????? Write me. When is the move?
xoxo
kk #947025

Sheila D. Robertson June 22, 2008

Kathleen this is great.....drama, color, good pov! #6095042

Howard B. Cheek June 23, 2008

Hi Elizabeth,
From the order Heteroptera..These are generally known as shield bugs, due to the general shape of the adults. The little bug prey looks like a leafhopper nymph of some type.
Great detail/DOF, color, and exposure here :)
Howard #6095940

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 23, 2008

Hello KK! Thank you so much for your comment! Type at you soon!

Thank you Sheila for your wonderful comment!! Liz

Hello Howard! Thank you for the info! I am simply lost without my insect guide!
Your comments are very much appreciated! #6097629

Orsi June 23, 2008

Awesome shot,Liz!!Love the colors!! #6098232

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 23, 2008

Thank you Orsi!! That is a very colorful insect! There are several different types of sheild bugs here. Alabama is full of bugs! Too many! #6098283

Dianna Hauf June 23, 2008

LOL! Howard beat me to the punch! I actually did a study on these little 'buggars' last year! GREAT capture, detailing and color Liz! HOW often we can miss the coolest happenings in the small small world!!! WTG seeing and capturing this one! #6098582

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 23, 2008

Thank you Dianna! You are right it is cool, but gross as well! #6098611

Donna K. Kilcher level-classic June 25, 2008

great shot #6104722

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe June 25, 2008

Thank you so much Donna! Have a great night! #6106771

Janice Mezzacappa August 23, 2009

Awesome macro Elizabeth, love the colours, details and pov, great work!! #7880795

Rita K. Connell level-classic August 30, 2009

stunning macro shot Elizabeth congrat's on your EP very nice #7900748

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe August 30, 2009

Thank you so much! So glad you have enjoyed this image! #7902240

Arthur Bohlmann September 17, 2009

Pretty cool, where was this capture taken? #7952560

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe September 21, 2009

Thank you Arthur!! #7968800

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